Air travel is the best way to get from one place to another over long distances. It moves a lot of people quickly and reliably, and it makes doing business easier. Now, flying does come with problems, like delays and airlines that are just plain inefficient. To make the most of their time and get the best comfort and service, passengers need to know what services are available, what choices they have for comfort and privacy, as well as the benefits of using different airlines.
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When you fly with Africa Airlines, you get to experience their business ethics, cuisine, and hospitality. There are many awards for these airlines because they are the best at what they do and are very hard to please. Our list is based on things like the quality of service, safety measures, global recognition, policies, and customer benefits that the African airlines on our shortlist are known for.
These airlines made the cut!
Ethiopian Airline
Ethiopian Airlines began flying in 1946, and the government owned the whole company. The airline, which is sometimes just called “Ethiopian,” has some of the cheapest tickets to both domestic and international destinations. With a fleet of 115 planes and 120 destinations, Ethiopian Airline has won three awards in a row from Skytrax, an airline rating agency. It goes through cities in Africa, Europe, North and South America, the Gulf, the Middle East, and Asia. Ethiopian Airlines has an Airbus A350, a Boeing 737, a Boeing 767, a Boeing 777, and a Boeing Dreamliner 787. The average age of their fleet is 6 years.
Selling points:
- Business class (Cloud Nine) and Economy Class with a chance to upgrade (T&C apply).
- Pass on light sporting equipment and television
- Kid-friendly travel support
- Low fares and budget-friendly
- Functional website, hotel booking and online check-in
- Notification of delay as soon as they are notified, indicated on airport gates, website, mail and mobile phones.
- Refundable tickets and compensation for oversale
- Proper care for minors and passengers with disability (please fill the disability request form)
Egypt Air
Egypt’s main airline, which has been a member of Star Alliance since 2008. Egypt Air has been around since 1932 and has become very good at giving great service that makes customers happy. With a fleet of 69 planes, you can choose between Business class and Economy class flights to more than 70 destinations. You can connect to the internet, make calls, watch movies, listen to music, watch cartoons, and watch operas.
Selling points:
- Discount on excess baggage
- Sporting and fishing equipment, firearms, ammunition, scuba, kite and bicycle pass (T&C apply)
- Save time by printing bag tag at home
- Web check-in service
- Lounge service
- Availability of Route map
- Seat reservation (T&C apply)
Royal Air Maroc
Royal Air Maroc is the main airline of Morocco and its biggest airline. It is commonly known as RAM and has won the Skytrax 4 Star Airline award. With 63 planes in its fleet, it can fly domestically and internationally to capital cities in Africa, Europe, North and South America, and Asia. Business class and economy class passengers both love their onboard services and entertainment.
Selling points:
- Hajj services
- Upgrade option
- Seat request
- Live tracking of luggage
South African Airways
South African Airways (SAA) is also a national carrier and a member of the Star Alliance group. Its routes cover destinations across African cities and the world. Their excellent service delivery has earned them their spot on Skytrax ratings for consecutive years. SAA owns about 50 aircraft in her fleet and travels to 40 destinations, both domestic and international.
Selling points:
- Low fare
- Mobile boarding pass, which reduces boarding time
- Wines and cuisines from chefs
- Free charge for service dogs
- Voyager’s loyalty points and car rental service
- In-flight entertainment: audio-videos, movies and songs
- Baggage: Economy class (1 piece at 8 kg hand luggage and 1 piece at 23kg checked luggage); Business class (2 pieces at 8 kg each hand luggage and 2 pieces at 32kg each checked luggage)
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways flies all over the world and is part of the the SkyTeam Alliance. It has been named Africa’s Best Airline by the World Travel Award for several years running. The airline has two types of flight classes: Premier Business and Economy. You can have fun with documentaries, video games, TV shows, movies, and more. With a fleet of 39 planes, Kenya Airways serves 56 cities in Africa, Asia, and Europe. Its favorite places in Africa are Victoria Falls, Zanzibar, Madagascar, and Seychelles.
Selling point:
- Extra baggage load for regional (African) travel
- Pet travel allowed (T&C apply)
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