Taxing the Take-Off
“The only two certainties in life are death and taxes,” the old adage goes. Thankfully, steady safety improvements mean the former is far less likely in African aviation than it once […]
Making African Airlines Great Again?
Yep, you read that right. Regular readers of this column are undoubtedly checking the byline again, given that the author usually serves as the unapologetic harbinger of doom and gloom. […]
Locked Out At Home : African Visa Woes
I set a new world record recently — an unwanted one, though. I got refused visas for three different African countries in a single day. The morning started with a […]
Attitude at Altitude – African Aviation in Review 2023
Another year is ending, and it is time to review the progress and stagnation of African airlines during 2023. Unlike previous years, the specter of pandemic-related restrictions no longer cast […]
“A continent divided : Our own worst enemies”
Africa, with its vast natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and untapped potential, has emerged as an attractive destination for global travelers in a post-pandemic world. Yet, despite all these positives, […]
High hopes, turbulent Skies- Sean Mendis writes
It’s often said that if you want to become a millionaire by starting an airline, you need to begin as a multi-millionaire. Nowhere is this truer than in Africa, where […]
Scoring an Own Goal
Africa has 54 countries of diverse cultures, yet all are united by a passion for football. As the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar draws closer, many Africans are planning […]
Growth from the Bottom – Sean Mendis writes
Africa represents 20% of the global land mass and 12% of the global population, but only 3% of global air traffic. While some may assume that this implies African consumers […]