African airlines are experiencing robust recovery in 2024, marking a 12.6% increase in available seats compared to 2019. This resurgence is driven by heightened regional and international connectivity, particularly in nations like Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. Passenger traffic across the continent is expected to reach 98 million, reflecting increased demand for air travel post-pandemic.
Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, and Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport remain pivotal hubs, with airlines like Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways expanding their fleets and launching new routes. Despite the recovery, some major airports are still working to reach 2019 traffic levels, and there are calls for governments to support infrastructure development to sustain this growth
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