Africa

Group companies Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines are expanding intercontinental routes, including routes from Munich to Singapore and Vienna to Bangkok

The United Arab Emirates airline is upgrading its fleet and expanding its network of destinations for its popular Premium Economy class, including Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The company's giant aircraft will also be redesigned to suit passenger demand

The Egyptian airline's new aircraft will be used to expand long-haul flight operations from Cairo, including direct routes to new destinations in the western United States and northern Asia

A new bilateral interline agreement between Emirates and Air Peace will allow passengers to single-ticket flights, direct baggage transfers throughout selected routes, and connections to additional destinations in West Africa via Dubai and London

Africa's largest airline to strengthen international route network with new 787-9 aircraft, while completing the purchase of 11 737 MAX aircraft

Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated a new 5,500-square-meter lounge at its home port in Addis Ababa, showing "unwavering commitment to deliver an end-to-end, world-class hospitality". The company is also running a year-end sale to a variety of global destinations

The IATA report for October 2025 indicates a sharp increase in global flight demand, with growth of 6.6% and the highest monthly occupancy figures ever recorded. Find out which region is in the lead

Quarterly Air Transport Chartbook: IATA reports modest passenger gains, stronger cargo demand, and widening regional differences, with Asia Pacific and Africa leading the quarter

Etihad has announced the launch of four new flights in three days, strengthening Abu Dhabi's status as a global hub and expanding the network to 85+ destinations

Starting December 1, 2025, Emirates will increase weekly frequencies on the Dubai–Cairo route, turning Cairo into the most served city on the airline's Africa network