Direction of Travel #6 Africa

Direction of Travel #6 takes a journey south to the African continent, exploring the airlines that operate within Africa and those that have connected the continent to the wider world — both today and in the past.

This issue looks beyond the aircraft themselves to explore the culture of flying through maps, photography, essays and artists’ projects. Stories range from Aircraft Stowaways, exploring the dangerous journeys of people who have attempted to flee by hiding in aircraft wheel wells, to Lost on the Ground, which charts the rise and fall of airline ticket offices through photographs and essays.

Elsewhere, Revue explores the influence of Air France and Sabena's inflight magazines during the 1950s, Courage in the Air celebrates the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service, and Commentators of the Skyexamines the surprisingly long history of airport live broadcasting.

Now presented in a new size, this latest volume brings together new maps and stories across 52 pages, offering a thoughtful look at aviation, travel, history and the people connected by the world's skies.

A beautifully considered magazine for anyone fascinated by flying, travel, aviation history and the culture surrounding the journey.