Resources for Airline Carriers Based in Africa

Africa is a huge continent with numerous metropolitan areas, so while the continent doesn't boast as many airplanes per capita as Europe or the US, you've still got a lot of options when searching for airline carriers based in Africa. It pays to do your research on African airlines before you make a trip and look into the safety history of a company, especially smaller regional carriers.

Choosing the right African airline carriers for your business needs is often a matter of finding a company that serves the region or country you need to visit. When you choose airlines in Africa, you can:

1. Find intercontinental airline carriers based in Africa and visit the world.
2. Fly with a West Africa airline servicing regional destinations.
3. Do business with a South Africa airline with flights to multiple cities in the region.
   

Find intercontinental airlines within Africa

Many smaller African airline companies serve regional destinations, but only the larger carriers fly to international destinations. Most international carriers will have flights to a number of cities in Europe, where you can transfer for further destinations, while others fly directly to Asia or the Americas.

Fly with a West African airline service

Western Africa is a large region comprised of more than a dozen countries with numerous metropolitan hubs. If you do frequent business in this region, look for a regional African airline service to carry you to your destination.

Fly on African airlines serving southern and eastern Africa

A number of regional airlines make frequent trips around southern and eastern Africa. The country of South Africa boasts a number of intercontinental airlines, as well as carriers throughout the region.

• If your business takes you to the same destination in Africa on a regular basis, look for African airline carriers offering reward programs. Compare frequent flyer benefits of different companies and be rewarded for your loyalty to a single airline.