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For our travelers, flights to Africa meant enduring long layovers and complex connections for a long time, and were often routed through Europe and the Middle East. These traditional options remain available, but 2024 and 2025 will bring exciting changes as major airlines introduce new non-stop routes directly from the US to Africa’s most attractive cities. These direct flights eliminate the hassle of layovers, reduce travel fatigue, and provide a smoother journey into the continent’s rich culture, wildlife and landscape. From Senegal’s artistic capital to Ghana’s bustling metropolis, to Morocco’s vibrant markets, to Nigeria’s economic hub and the breathtaking wilderness…

Long distance travel is an exciting experience and can help you check out bucket list spots. However, these flights can be uncomfortable and often you will have to suffer from jet lag once you arrive.Sleeping on a plane is always helpful, but it’s hard to be comfortable enough to drift away, especially if you’re traveling through the economy. Plus, the airplanes, meal times and the sounds of children are all destructive. There’s nothing more frustrating than watching your neighbor fall asleep quickly while you sit down another flying film and feel it’s shattered.Thankfully there are some great ways to help.Content…

The 24th edition of the Airport Show will be held today (May 6th) at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The event will be held under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktum, chairman of Dubai Airport, president of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, and is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Airlines and Group. For three days from May 6 to May 8, Middle East, Africa and South Asia (Measa)’s largest airport industrial B2B platform attracts over 6,000 participants from over 30 countries and explores the innovations and technologies that will shape the future airports,…

Dubai Emirates Airlines (EK) will expand its mainland China network by launching daily non-stop flights from Dubai (DXB) to Hangzhou (HGH) from July 30, 2025. This new route strengthens connectivity and economic ties between the UAE and the Chinese innovation hub. The service is run by the Boeing 777-300ER and connects travelers to 38 European, 22 Africa and 11 Middle Eastern destinations via Dubai (DXB). Hangzhou (HGH), a Tech Powerhouse, offers unique opportunities for passenger and freight operations. Photo: Alexander Lang | Flickr New flights to Emirates Bay Emirates (EK) will introduce daily non-stop flights between Dubai (DXB) and Hangzhou…

Visa reveals that AI systems can now pay on behalf of human customers, but will the online gambling world buy? South Africa – Visa, which offers card payment services to all major African banks, has unveiled bold artificial intelligence (AI) technology that allows people to fundamentally reshape their shopping, payment and payment online payment methods. But innovation promises convenience for consumers, but it can raise eyebrows at online casinos, one of Africa's most heavily regulated sectors. This week, Visa announced its move to the next digital payment frontier. Allows AI to make payments on behalf of human customers. According to…

Sydney, Australia – Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Qantas today announced a new international route between South Africa and Australia, with a direct flight from Johannesburg to Perth scheduled to take off in December 2025. New flights that can be booked now will provide South Africans with direct access to Perth and seamless connectivity with popular destinations across Australia, including Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide, through a large domestic network of airlines. Customers will also have access to a new one-stop option to New Zealand after the announcement of new direct services between Perth and Auckland. Qantas has a proud history in…

When the Wright brothers took to the air for the first time in 1903 it was considered an extraordinary feat, but nearly a century and a quarter later, flying has become a normal, and safe, mode of transportation for billions of passengers globally. Safety is at the forefront of the aviation industry’s considerations, in terms of reducing both the risk of incidents and their severity. A range of equipment and training programs have been designed, implemented and improved to enhance the likelihood of survival for passengers and crew in the unfortunate event of a serious incident. This article looks at…

The British High Commissioner for Nigeria has announced the opening of additional British visa application centres in Enugu and Port Harcourt to improve access to Nigerian tourists over the summer. According to a statement released in Abuja, the new site will allow visa applicants to submit documents, register locally with Biometric, and facilitate travel for the citizens of Enugu and Rivers. The High Commissioner said the new Premium Application Centre will be managed by VFS Global, which already holds state-of-the-art facilities in Abuja and Victoria in Lagos. These new locations aim to meet the increased demand for UK visas, especially…

On behalf of the entire tourism sector, we welcome recent announcements from United Airlines. We plan to increase flights to South Africa. United Airlines recently announced it will expand its African network by introducing new long-distance services from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town International Airport. This route was released in November 2022 and was operational three times a week, making it a huge success. United Airlines’ second African route, which connects Newark to Johannesburg, has been open daily since June 2021, and this route will also be expanded by the airline. In 2024, arrivals from the United States rose…

Middle Eastern airline Emirates is planning to operate in Hangzhou and is expanding its reach in mainland China at its fifth destination. Emirates plans to launch a daily Dubai Hantubi service that will be subject to government confirmation on July 30th, and will deploy the Boeing 777-300ers on the route. Vice President Adnan Kazim says the expansion is a “vital moment” for the Chinese and East Asian networks. “Hangzhou will open the door to new opportunities for passenger and freight operations and further strengthen important economic and technological exchanges between the Middle East and China,” he says. Emirates is already…