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Air Malta operated a charter flight to Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, on Friday 15 October. Departing Luqa at 2.15am with 135,690 AstraZeneca vaccines destined for the Rwandan government, flight KM7510 landed at Kigali International Airport this morning at approximately 8.50am local time.
This seven-hour direct flight, covering 4… read more
Hotelbeds has announced a new agreement with Experience Hub, the one-stop destination partner and promotional arm of one of the world’s fastest growing leisure and entertainment destination – Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
This partnership is designed to introduce Hotelbeds' portfolio of travel buyers from the GCC, wider Middle East, Euro… read more
Brussels Airport (BRU) is targeting 200 routes in summer 2022 as it focuses on airline support and rebuilding demand.
The airport now has more than 50 airlines offering service to more than 175… read more
Sri Lanka has been ranked among the top five Wellness Tourism
Destinations in the world this year, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga
was quoted in local media reports as saying Monday.
According to the Global Wellness Institute, Sri Lanka has been ranked
number four as the world's top Wellness Tourism Destination wh… read more
In The Gambia, tourism is the main source of foreign exchange accounting for over 20% of GDP. And it is the United Kingdom that is the leading market for international visitors to the small West African country.
The tour operator Gambia Experience will resume direct flights between The Gambia and the UK from October 22.
In a stateme… read more
Indian giant conglomerate Tata is buying back Air India, 89 years after founding it as Tata Air and half a century following its nationalisation, the government said Friday.
The $2.4-billion deal marks the end of a lengthy effort to privatise the heavily indebted flag carrier that has eaten up $14.7 billion in public money si… read more
British Airways’ A380 aircraft will re-join the airline’s fleet earlier than expected as US borders re-open, initially operating to Los Angeles, Miami and DubaiThe airline is increasing flights to the US by adding more services to key cities including New York, with up to eight daily services by DecemberThe airline will also be bringing forward … read more
Qantas and Emirates are seeking to extend their joint venture partnership for another five years beyond the expiry of their current agreement.
The airlines, which have existing approvals from regulators to operate a joint business until March 2023, will seek re-authorization to continue the c… read more
International tourism enjoyed signs of rebound in June and July 2021 as some destinations eased travel restrictions and the global vaccination rollout advanced in many parts of the world.
According to the latest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, an estimated 54 million tourists crossed international borders in July 2021,… read more
Air New Zealand is asking customers to get ready for international travel by getting vaccinated. From 1 February 2022, the airline will require customers travelling anywhere on its international network to be fully vaccinated.
“We’re getting ready to reconnect with the world and letting customers know what they need to do to be read… read more
Air Malta makes its longest non-stop flight ever to Kigali
Hotelbeds partners with Experience Hub to promote Yas Island
Brussels airport eyes 200 destinations
Sri Lanka ranked among top 5 Wellness Tourism Destinations globally
Government sells Air India to Tata conglomerate, the highest bidder with $2.4 billion
British Airways re-introduces Airbus A380 in its fleet
Qantas extends Emirates partnership, targets earlier international restart
