Airline EconomicsJustin Pugsley

Qatar Airways to expand Africa network with new Port Sudan route, restored Seychelles and Kigali services from June 2026

Qatar Airways is adding Port Sudan and increasing frequencies to key African markets including Cairo, Cape Town and Dar es Salaam, while resuming services to the Seychelles and Kigali from June 2026. The move signals a broader 2026 capacity push targeting both passenger and cargo demand across the continent.

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Qatar Airways is expanding its African network

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Qatar Airways to Enhance Its African Footprint

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