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Africa makes up just over 17% of the global population but only about 2% of worldwide travel. What’s even more surprising is that there are 400+ airlines between the 54 countries. Something isn’t adding up. The potential for African aviation is HUGE and is being acknowledged by other carriers, but we’ve been asking experts why the industry hasn’t taken off as it should and what needs to change for the region to take full advantage. Tune into our monthly #AfricaAmplified ✈️ https://lnkd.in/dXy8VveY

🚨TRAVEL NEWS 🚨 In preparation of a potential pilot strike later this month, Air Canada could proactively cancel some flights travelling Sept. 15 – 23, 2024. If your upcoming flight falls within this time period, please reach out to your travel agent to discuss your options. • If your flight is cancelled by Air Canada you will be eligible for a refund. • Air Canada is working on securing space with alternative airlines for their passengers where possible. • You may choose to change your trip with dates between September 15 and 23, 2024 at no cost, or receive a credit for future travel. Our agents are contacting their clients with travel dates over the potential strike period to discuss options. #aircanada #pilotsstrike #canadatravel #travelnews #travelplans #travelmanagement #bookwithatravelagent #heretohelp #uniglobetravel

Nigeria’s Air Peace to Commence London Route Operations in March

If you've tried inter-African air travel, you'll know that it can be prohibitive in every sense of the word. A lack of infrastructure, connectivity, regulatory enforcement and support all play their role. It's often only logistically/financially feasible to fly from one country to another through a European conduit. This not only presents an impediment to economic development, but also helps reinforce the concept of African dependence on the West. This month in Bloomberg's Africa Amplified, we dive (fly?) into the world of African aviation and the prospects for developments in the sector. You'll hear from some of the industry's leaders as they meet for the latest International Air Transport Association (IATA) gathering in Johannesburg. They talk challenges and opportunities. You also get to hear from two of the continent's most important central bankers out of #Nigeria and #South Africa. We also go to #Nairobi for the latest on the unrest there. https://lnkd.in/e4f62yQc

AIR PEACE has truly excelled, especially considering the longstanding presence of other airlines on the Lagos-London route. It's high time Nigerians rally behind their own. Supporting national carriers is crucial, as seen in the growth of other nations. Governments must also play a role in encouraging patronage of local businesses. Just look at the success stories of Ethiopian, Kenyan, and Turkish Airlines—they thrive on patriotic support. By backing Air Peace, Nigerians can help prevent exploitation on this route and ensure the airline's enduring success. Consider the culinary aspect—have you ever traveled with picky-eating children? Many airlines lack sensitivity, serving unfamiliar dishes even to adults. Air Peace is here to stay, but its success hinges on Nigerians' support. Let's prioritize #flyairpeace for a better travel experience for All.

The United States, Angola Signs Open Skies Agreement U.S. Ambassador to Angola #Tulinabo S. #Mushingi and the Republic of Angola Secretary of State for International Cooperation, and Angolan Communities Ambassador, #DomingosCustodio Vieira Lopes, has signed an #OpenSkies Air Transport Agreement in #Luanda to advance both partner countries’ bilateral aviation cooperation. The agreement aims to bring the civil aviation transportation relationship between the #UnitedStates and #Angola to the highest modern standard. Republic of Angola and U.S signing this pact will expands a strong economic and commercial partnership, promotes people-to-people ties, and creates new opportunities for #travelers, #shippers and #airlines, promoting #tourism and commerce, for both countries. By concluding this pro-consumer, pro-growth, pro-competition agreement, Angola joins a community of partners committed to maintaining an open and modern air services agreement as well as high standards of #aviation safety and security. https://lnkd.in/dj7wQmcX

📣 Aviation Day Canada Coming to Ottawa on 29 October! ✈️ International Air Transport Association (IATA) and National Airlines Council of Canada | Conseil national des lignes aériennes du Canada will be jointly hosting the ‘Aviation Day Canada’, an event providing a forum to highlight the priorities for #aviation in #Canada. 🔷 The event will highlight the crucial role air transport plays in driving Canada’s economic #growth and will address the unique challenges facing Canada’s aviation sector. 🔷 Air travel is instrumental in fostering #tourism, developing business, enhancing #connectivity and regional access, and sustaining economic activity. 🔷 To leverage these benefits effectively, it is imperative for Canada to implement measures that promote a more #competitive, #accessible, #sustainable and cost-effective aviation system. 🔷 By prioritizing these initiatives, Canada can position itself for long-term economic #resilience and growth, ensuring that air transport continues to play a pivotal role in the country’s #development. 👉 News Brief: https://lnkd.in/d4eRT5bb 👉 Registration: https://lnkd.in/dHY7SMjg 👉 Sponsorship opportunities: https://lnkd.in/dd63XKSN #adcanada #aviationday #aviationdaycanada #airtransport #airtransportation #airlines #airports #cdnpoli #governmentofcanada #airtravel #airpassengers #consumerrights #passengerexperience #passenerjourney #travel #travelandtourism #airtransportsystem #aviationsector #aviationindustry #sustainableaviation #sustainability #saf #sustainableaviationfuel #consumerprotection #competitiveaviation #accessibility #competitiveness #accessibleairtravel #accessibleaviation #competitiveairtravel #sustainableairtravel #costeffectiveaviation #costeffectiveairtravel #resilience #economicdevelopment #airconnectivity #regionalaccess #economicresilience #countrydevelopment #valuechain #regulatoryinsights #ansp #cbsa #catsa #airbus #csaf #aircanada #airtransat #canadiannorth #westjet #porter #trade #investment #flynetzero #netzero2050 #CEO #cibc #navcanada #futureborderscoalition #swissport #NACC #IATA

Air Canada Boosting Ottawa Capacity by Nearly 60% #AirCanada is boosting capacity at #Ottawa International Airport by nearly 60%, with more domestic flights and more routes to #Florida, #Cancun and the #DominicanRepublic

All of a sudden, other airlines are underpricing, and the plan is to take Air Peace out. If they succeed, Nigerians will pay 20 times over. ~ Allen Onyema (Air peace CEO) Competition has everything good with it. The bottom benefactor is the customer as far as the competition is healthy. We expect this to happiness other sector of industries in the economy. Now if anybody is afraid of been faced out of completion, then firstly that person has not done due diligence before undertaking such venture, secondly, you are after same customer, so what's their offer outside price that on the customer face. It is already too long Nigerians have been shortchanged in airfare. Our African brothers use to wonder why we pay more being that we have more air traffic over the years. So the story that they want too kill one for the others to flourish will not fly. Understand the current situation, apply your best value to customers.

Air Canada is updating its check-in policy as of today (Sept. 4). The check-in cutoff time will now be 60 minutes across all sectors with the exception of YTZ and its Landline bus service from YHM and YKF. #aircanada #airlines #aviation #aviationdaily #airlineindustry #airports #canada #traveltrade #travelindustrynews #travelnews