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Radisson signs Park Inn by Radisson for Lusaka

Radisson Hotels is adding a new territory to its portfolio with the signing of the Park Inn by Radisson Lusaka Longacres in Zambia. Radisson’s African...

Autograph Collection Hotels debuts in South Africa

Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s collection of independent hotels, has welcomed five African Pride properties to its global portfolio, marking the debut of the...

Lufthansa and Travix announce NDC partnership

The Lufthansa Group and Travix have signed a multi-year agreement connecting the global online travel agency directly to the Lufthansa Group’s own NDC Offer and Order Management...

Fastjet and Emirates conclude new agreement

Fastjet and Emirates have concluded a refreshed interline agreement following the pan-African carrier’s migration to its new reservation platform. This agreement sees fastjet inventory available...

Proflight launches new route

Proflight Zambia is launching its third international route, after announcing that a new service between Lusaka and the Zimbabwean capital of Harare will be...

Kenya Airways reduces intra-Africa baggage allowance

Kenya Airways has reduced the baggage allowance on its intra-Africa routes to one bag per passenger. Previously the airline allowed passengers flying in economy from...

Lufthansa increases sleeping comfort in business class

From now on, Lufthansa business class passengers on long-haul flights to and from South Africa, Latin and South America, and the West Coast of...

Ethiopian Airlines to launch new route

Ethiopian Airlines will later this year add flights between Addis Ababa and Manchester. The airline also recently increased the frequency of its flights to London...

BA brings London Symphony Orchestra onboard

British Airways has added tracks from the London Symphony Orchestra to its in-flight entertainment system. A selection of music from 10 London Symphony Orchestra albums...

Amadeus collaborates with SA tourism industry

Amadeus IT Group has announced an initiative that will see the creation of a new model for public-private collaboration in the tourism industry in...

Marriott International debuts in Mali

Marriott International has announced the opening of the Sheraton Bamako Hotel, marking its entry into Mali, in West Africa. The hotel is located in close...

Lufthansa Group continues fleet modernisation

Boeing and the Lufthansa Group have completed an order for four more 777 aircraft. The purchase is part of the aviation company's plans to modernize...