This proves challenging for local African carriers, particularly smaller more vulnerable carriers, especially faced with larger and more established foreign companies. Photo: Clément AlloingThe disadvantage of African airlines vis-à-vis Middle Eastern airlines will only be accentuated as they continue to grow. Photo: AirlinkIn January, QR will celebrate two decades of flights to South Africa, with 35 weekly flights scheduled to the country in the upcoming summer season. As Middle Eastern airlines enter new markets on the continent, how will African airlines compete? Whether African airlines will be able to keep up is another question.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 07, 2024 20:07 UTC