RwandAir partners with Ghana’s AWA to improve connectivity
By Dominick Andoh | RwandAir partners with Ghana's AWA to improve connectivity. RwandAir has partnered with Africa World Airlines (AWA) as part of the Kigali-based airline’s strategy to strengthen Rwanda’s connectivity with Africa and other regions around the world. The Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) between RwandAir and Africa World now makes it easier for customers to travel between West...
Op-Ed: RwandAir and AWA partnership strengthens connectivity across Africa
By: Muhamud Wayiga, Ghana Country Manager, RwandAir. Op-Ed: RwandAir and AWA partnership strengthens connectivity across Africa | I am immensely proud of RwandAir’s new and exciting partnership with Africa World Airlines (AWA). The partnership marks a significant step forward in our mission of strengthening Rwanda’s connectivity with Africa and other regions around the globe. The Special Prorate Agreement (SPA)...
Emirates Doubles Partnership Connectivity
Emirates Doubles Partnership Connectivity | In the past year, Emirates has doubled the number of cities it offers beyond its own network, unlocking travel opportunities to nearly 1,700 additional cities. This has enabled an average of over 61,000 passengers to seamlessly connect on the shared networks of Emirates and its partners every week. By forging new partnerships and deepening existing...
Emirates dedicated A380 livery highlights the airline’s Foundation’s work
Emirates dedicated A380 livery highlights the airline's Foundation’s work | Emirates has rolled out a new A380 livery dedicated to raising awareness around the Emirates Airline Foundation’s humanitarian work, which has transformed the lives of thousands of children around the world. The A380 livery’s design is inspired by the playful elements of the Emirates Airline Foundation’s logo, incorporating the...
Ghana: New domestic airline to start operations soon
By Dominick Andoh |Ghana: New domestic airline to start operations soon | A new domestic airline is expected to commence domestic and regional operations soon. This follows the acquisition and branding of its aircraft this week. The new airline, christened Relax Airlines, is expected to operate flights between Accra and Kumasi, Sunyani, Tamale, Wa, and Takoradi in the initial stages...
Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to Eritrea
Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to Eritrea| Ethiopian Airlines said on Tuesday it had suspended flights to neighbouring Eritrea because its bank account there was frozen. The carrier's CEO Mesfin Tasew told a news conference that the Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority had blocked money transfers from Ethiopian Airlines' bank account in the Eritrean capital city Asmara. Eritrea had previously said it would suspend all Ethiopian...
IATA slams increase in New Zealand’s tourism levy
IATA slams increase in New Zealand’s tourism levy | The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed disappointment with the New Zealand Government's decision to increase the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). “It has been a double whammy for the New Zealand travel and tourism sector, starting with New Zealand Immigration announcing steep increases in visa fees, and now...
Virgin Atlantic returns to Accra with 7x weekly flights
By Albert Ennin | Virgin Atlantic returns to Accra with 7x weekly flights | Virgin Atlantic will return to Ghana for the first time since 2013, with daily flights to Kotoka International Airport in the nation’s capital, Accra, from May 2025. The airline will provide much needed competition on the Accra-London (Heathrow) route, which currently lacks a choice of...
SITA APPOINTS SELIM BOURI AS PRESIDENT OF MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
SITA APPOINTS SELIM BOURI AS PRESIDENT OF MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA | SITA, the global leader in technology solutions for the air transport industry, has appointed Selim Bouri as its new President for the Middle East and Africa region. Selim is taking over the position from Hani El-Assaad who had an extraordinary 30-year career during which he made an...
Pro-Park takes over Kotoka Airport Parking from Servest
By Dominick Andoh | Pro-Park takes over Kotoka Airport Parking from Servest . Pro Park has recently taken over the management of the car parks at Kotoka International Airport from Servest, the South African company specialising in car park management. As a part of the transition, the Servest card dispenser machines have been rebranded to Pro Park. It’s worth noting that...
