North African air Travel on the up

The major air travel markets across North Africa are continuing to increase frequencies and capacity, but are yet to recover to pre-Arab Spring highs, according to the latest statistics from aviation data and analysis team OAG.

The OAG frequency and capacity trend statistics (FACTS) report for March showed that one of the strongest performers over the last 12 months has been Libya, which was expected to see frequencies and capacity rise in March 2013, compared to the same month in 2012.

Elsewhere in the region, Algeria was also predicted to see solid growth in March 2013, with international flights increasing by 15% and seats by 16%, while Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia added 154,000, 122,000 and 185,000 international seats respectively.

Eastern Africa was the only other African region to see an increase to /from and within capacity in March 2013 versus March 2012.

However, there were declines of 6% and 3% in seats within southern and central/western Africa, meaning that overall seat capacity within Africa as a whole remained flat in March 2013 against the same month in 2012.

Cape Town Sees the Light

Airports Company South Africa has selected ADB Lighting Technologies to upgrade the aeronautical ground lighting at Cape Town International Airport.

ADB will supply and install its new all-direction (AD) lights for the runway center line, touchdown and taxiway center line : and new elevated runway edge lights (EREL) ,as well as a runway closure ,crosses ,part of its ‘green’ , energy -efficient ,LED lighting portfolio.

The new closure markers will also allow easier airfield maintenance by allowing the airport staff to close commercial operations on the runway when needed.

Landmark Code share agreement signed

Air Seychelles and Arirberlin have signed a historic code share agreement allowing customers from each of the two carriers to fly seamlessly between Germany ad Seychelles via Abu Dhabi.

The two airlines are both members of the Etihad Airways strategic equity alliance, with the Abu Dhabi-based airline holding a 40% stake in Air Seychelles and 29.21% stake in Airberlin.

The new code share arrangement will give European travelers immediate access to a total of 54 flights a week to Seychelles from four German hubs (Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich) on the combined Airberlin,Air Seychelles and Etihad Airways networks.

Gambia Bird Flies to New Places

Gambia Bird Airlines has identified strategic route opportunities for flight options in West Africa and has introduced more destinations, routes and frequencies for business people, tourists, and domestic travelers.

One new direct route is Accra to Bamako, operated on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The airline has also included additional frequencies from Banjul to Accra and Freetown to Monrovia.

Etihad Partners With Kenya Airways

Etihad Airways is to expand significantly its reach across Africa after signing a strategic commercial partnership agreement with Kenya Airways, the national flag carrier of Kenya.Etihad will place its EY code on Kenya Airways flights from Nairobi to 27 destinations across Kenya Airways network in Africa.As part of the reciprocal code share agreement, Kenya Airways will place its KQ code on Etihad Airways daily service from Nairobi to Abu Dhabi and, subject to government approval, onwards to up to 32 key destinations across Etihads global network. Kenya Airways will also launch a new thrice-weekly service between Nairobi and Abu Dhabi from mid-summer 2013.The agreement paves the way for greater collaboration between the airlines on the joint procurement of services for ground handling, line and heavy maintenance, training and cargo operations.

Anthony A Juma is the Editor and Director Commercial & Flights Operations at Wings Over Africa Aviation Limited. This is an Air Charter Company that specializes on Direct Scheduled & Charter Flights Africa & Globally. The website has guided thousands of travelers to achieve their dream holiday. For more information and guidance, visit the site at http://www.wingsoverafrica-aviation.com/index.php/sheduled-flights.html

Anthony A Juma is the Editor and Director Commercial & Flights Operations at Wings Over Africa Aviation Limited. This is an Air Charter Company that specializes on Direct Scheduled & Charter Flights Africa & Globally. The website has guided thousands of travelers to achieve their dream holiday. For more information and guidance, visit the site at http://www.wingsoverafrica-aviation.com/index.php/sheduled-flights.html

Author Bio: Anthony A Juma is the Editor and Director Commercial & Flights Operations at Wings Over Africa Aviation Limited. This is an Air Charter Company that specializes on Direct Scheduled & Charter Flights Africa & Globally. The website has guided thousands of travelers to achieve their dream holiday. For more information and guidance, visit the site at http://www.wingsoverafrica-aviation.com/index.php/sheduled-flights.html

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