FINN (Farnborough International News Network)

Jun 3, 2024 | wearefinn.com | Keith Mwanalushi

Budapest Airport (BUD) in Hungary is planning for a surge in summer travel and airlines are making every effort to bring new capacity and additional frequencies to meet the projected demand. In 2023, BUD passenger numbers reached 14.7 million – a 91% return to pre-pandemic levels and full post-pandemic recovery is expected by the end of the year. Operators are ramping up schedules and launching several new routes in a bid to meet high season demand.

Apr 10, 2024 | wearefinn.com | Keith Mwanalushi

By Keith MwanalushiAfrican airlines saw their passenger volumes increase by 20.7% year-on year in February 2024 and capacity rose 22.1% according to latest data from IATA, which is positive news for the region. However, the spotlight is turning to the challenges facing the low-cost airline sector where the cost of operations are high and for some, air fares are far from low.

Dec 19, 2023 | wearefinn.com | Keith Mwanalushi

The international Air Transport Association (IATA) reckons the issue of blocked funds in Nigeria is reaching breaking point. During a media briefing at IATA’s head office in Geneva this month, Kamil Al Awadhi, IATA’s regional vice president for Africa and the Middle East, urged authorities in the African country to prioritise aviation and find sustainable solutions to clear the blocked funds.

Jul 14, 2023 | wearefinn.com | Hazel King

Jul 12, 2023 | wearefinn.com | Hazel King