Africa

Ethiopian Airlines has ordered eight Boeing 777-8 Freighters, becoming the first African airline to order the new aircraft as cargo demand grows

Ethiopian Airlines is expanding its network across Africa and the Indian Ocean, adding new routes to Durban, Nacala and Port Harcourt while extending services to Mauritius

Air Europa is celebrating its 40th anniversary with limited-time fares from €25 in Europe, plus promotional prices for the U.S., Americas and South Africa

British Airways will launch a new route from London in May 2027 that will stop at Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar. The company also announces a significant expansion in Latin America

Hilton will open its first Outset Collection hotel in EMEA with Casa Verbena Madrid, a 45-room property in central Madrid expected to open later this year

Etihad Airways and ROX have signed an MoU to explore artificial intelligence mobility, travel and destination experiences, beginning with the Africa Grand Tour S2

Norwegian Cruise Line has appointed Gary Anslow as Vice President for the Middle East and Africa, replacing Kevin Bubolz in the regional role

Air Arabia will launch daily nonstop flights between Sharjah and Frankfurt on December 15, 2026, adding its second German destination after Munich

International cruise company Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has appointed Gary Anslow as Vice President for the company's operations in the Middle East and Africa region

South African airline Airlink will add Doha to its network from August 31, marking its first long-haul destination under a Qatar Airways codeshare