March 11, (THEWILL) – United Airlines and Certified Africa, a travel and tour company that simplifies travel to Africa, have teamed up to create convenient options for travellers looking to visit Africa for African heritage experiences.
United Airlines is a major American airline that operates a large domestic and international route network, spanning cities across the US and other continents, while Certified Africa is the leading source to book all-in-one private and group travel experiences to the African continent.
With the new collaboration, travellers can now visit Certified Africa website to book all-in-one private or group travel experiences that include United flights.
The customisable experience packages also include accommodations, airport pick up/drop off, transportation, cultural tours, activities along with some meals and guides.
Certified Africa also helps ensure travellers are prepared and informed about travel requirements like visas, immunisations, Covid-19 precautions and travel insurance.
Commenting, Certified Africa Co-Founder, Kristin Tellis Quaye, said, “One of the most intimidating aspects of travelling abroad is the unknown. Every new culture has its own customs, languages, and traditions, which can be hard to navigate if you’re not used to them.”
“With Certified Africa’s staff and guides accompanying you and the added convenience of United flights included, you can feel comfortable and ready for the unknown when travelling to Africa and immersing yourself in heritage and culture.”
Last year, United launched three new nonstop routes to Africa, making travel easier and faster from the US Direct flights to Accra, Ghana and Lagos, Nigeria, now operate three times a week from Dulles International Airport in the Washington D.C metro area and the airline also started a year-round, daily nonstop service from Newark Liberty International Airport to Johannesburg.
These convenient flights, experts say, will allow visitors more time to be immersed in authentic African culture, lifestyle, and heritage in each destination.
Also, Glenn Hollister, vice president of sales strategy and effectiveness at United added, “This partnership will be welcome news for United customers who are eager to explore Africa, but may need a little help creating their ideal itinerary.
“Certified Africa’s deep expertise and extensive network of local partners, made them a great choice for United to work with.”
Heritage trips to Africa have long been pivotal journeys for people of African descent, who are looking to connect to their roots and culture.
Anthony Awunor, is a business correspondent who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics (UNILAG). He is also an alumnus of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria Kaduna State. He lives in Lagos.
