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Gulf Air Touches Down in Kenya

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has officially resumed direct flights to Nairobi, marking a major…

Africa, Aviation, Bahrain, Gulf Air, Kenya, Nairobi

Etihad Airways Ends Flights to Seychelles and Air Seychelles steps in to fill gap

Etihad Airways has discontinued its direct flight services between Abu Dhabi and Seychelles as of May 22, 2025. This strategic change marks the end of an era for the Gulf carrier on the Indian Ocean route but also opens the door for the national airline of Seychelles to step in and strengthen its regional presence.

Africa, Air Seychelles, Aviation, Etihad, Explore, Seychelles, Travel, UAE

Uganda Airlines launches flights to London

Uganda Airlines has officially inaugurated its direct flight service between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick. The inaugural flight took off on May 18, 2025, re-establishing a direct air link between Uganda and the United Kingdom for the first time since 2015.

Africa, Airbus, Aviation, Entebbe, Explore, Travel, Uganda, Uganda Airlines, United Kindom

ValueJet Launches Direct Flights from Lagos to Gambia

On the 15th of May, Nigerian airline ValueJet officially inaugurated direct flights between Lagos, Nigeria, and Banjul (BJL, Gambia), marking a significant expansion of its West African network.

Africa, Aviation, Banjul, CRJ900, Explore, Gambia, Lagos, Nigeria, Travel

AirAsia X Suspends Nairobi Route

In a disappointing turn for East Africa–Asia connectivity, AirAsia X has confirmed the suspension of its Kuala Lumpur–Nairobi flights just…

Africa, Air Asia, Airbus, Aviation, Explore, Kenya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Nairobi, Travel

TAAG Angola Airlines Launches Dedicated Cargo Route to Nairobi

TAAG Angola Airlines has inaugurated a new dedicated cargo route connecting Luanda, Angola, to Nairobi, Kenya. The service officially commenced on April 30, 2025, marking a significant expansion in TAAG’s regional cargo network.

Angola, Boeing, Cargo, Kenya, Luanda, Nairobi, TAAG Angola

Etihad Airways to increase flights to Nairobi

Etihad Airways is set to enhance its connectivity between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi (NBO, Kenya) by increasing its flight frequency…

Abu Dhabi, Africa, Etihad Airways, Explore, Kenya, Nairobi, Travel

Air Sierra Leone Launches flights to London

Air Sierra Leone, the nation’s new flag carrier, has officially inaugurated direct flights between Freetown and London Gatwick, marking a significant milestone in Sierra Leone’s aviation history.

Africa, Aviation, Boeing, Explore, Freetown, London, Sierra Leone, Travel, United Kingdom

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