International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Emirates Airline set to boost Flights to Pakistan

Posted by on March 20, 2012 at 5:46 pm

Emirates Airline said on Monday that it was strengthened its commitment to Pakistan by adding a fifth daily flights to Karachi and from the city of Karachi. Effective August 1, the airline will be operating to Jinnah International Airport in Karachi five times a day. The Dubai carrier said the move reinforced its presence in [...]

Emirates to Launch New flights to Washington, DC

Posted by on March 15, 2012 at 3:33 pm

America’s capital will soon enjoy enhanced international connections through a non-stop link to Emirates Airline’ global network, after the airline announced that it would start flights to Washington Dulles International Airportbeginning on September 12, 2012. Emirates will operate the American manufactured Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft on its Washington, DC route, providing eight private suites in [...]

QATAR Airways could begin flights to Zimbabwe

Posted by on March 13, 2012 at 6:50 pm

QATAR Airways could begin flights to Zimbabwe before the end of the year as international airlines continue to feast on Air Zimbabwe’s carcass, a minister said on Monday. Transport Minister Nicholas Goche said Qatar Airways – the flag carrier of the Middle East economic powerhouse – were currently evaluating route options. “I have had discussions [...]

Air France-KLM: February passenger traffic up 6.2%

Posted by on March 7, 2012 at 2:13 pm

Franco-Dutch Air France-KLM said Wednesday its passenger traffic in February rose 6.2% compared with the same month last year, despite strike action at Air France, as the extra day in the month this year represented an additional 3.5% of activity. In February, capacity rose by 2.5%, leading to a 2.8 point improvement in the airline’s [...]

Emirates Airline will increase Its New Routes Globally

Posted by on March 5, 2012 at 5:31 pm

Emirates Airline will increase frequencies on many of its global routes and is considering introducing a new Australian destination. Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation and Chairman and CEO of Emirates airline and Group, told Gulf News that the airline’s commercial division was evaluating all its popular routes. “You will see [...]

Ethiopian Airlines to grow revenue by $9.5bn

Posted by on March 5, 2012 at 4:51 pm

The Ethiopia national carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, has said it will grow its revenue by $9.5 billion by 2025. The airline’s Director of Sales and Service, Central and West Africa, Mr Aba Milki Abagaro, disclosed this on Tuesday, while addressing a press briefing at the airlines’ headquarters at Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Abagaro added [...]

Kenya Airways suspends air ticket sales in Malawi due to forex problems

Posted by on March 5, 2012 at 2:46 pm

Kenya airways has indefinitely suspended air ticket sales in Malawi, coming soon after Ethiopian Airlines made a similar decision two weeks ago. In a circular sourced by Zodiak Radio, the airline says air tickets can be sold from any other point of sale outside Malawi for travels starting in the country. Ethiopia Airlines also suspended [...]

Ethiopian Airline Cuts its fare by $200 to promote tourism

Posted by on March 2, 2012 at 6:50 pm

As part of Ethiopia’s effort at promoting tourism in its country, the country’s national carrier Ethiopian Airline has announced a slash in its fares by $200. This was made known to journalists and Nigerian tour operators who were on tourism familiarization visit to the country, at the airlines’ headquarters in Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, [...]

SAA will launch an additional flight to Johannesburg and African destination

Posted by on February 14, 2012 at 4:43 pm

South African Airways (SAA) has announced significant schedule and route enhancements to its African network, including: added frequencies to several destinations, new or upgraded aircraft on certain routes, and product developments that will further enhance the flight experience for SAA’s valued customers. From 25 February 2012, SAA will launch an additional flights to Johannesburg and the [...]

Ethiopian Airlines awarded African Airline of the Year 2011/2012

Posted by on February 14, 2012 at 3:24 pm

Ethiopian Airlines was awarded the Gold Award for African Airline of the Year 2011/2012 from the African Aviation News portal. Ethiopian Airlines earned this distinguished honor by receiving the highest number of votes from readers, industry officials, and followers of African Aviation. More than 20,000 total votes were registered in this year’s poll, both online [...]