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Etihad to park A380 fleet indefinitely
After a slower than expected demand in air travel following a second wave of the deadly COVID-19 medical emergency, Etihad Airways has decided to ground its Airbus A380 fleet indefinitely. Simultaneously, as the superjumbos announcement on Wednesday, the Abu Dhabi-based airline also warned cabin crew in an internal memo that there would b… read more
World Travel Awards: Air Seychelles awarded as Indian Ocean’s leading airline
Air Seychelles has won three major accolades including the most coveted title of ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline’ at this year’s World Travel Awards. The Seychelles national carrier has also been recognized as ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline – Business Class 2020’ and ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Cabin Crew 2020’ at the… read more
Kano and Port Harcourt will soon be reopened to international traffic
Kenya Airways resumes Bujumbura service...
Kenya Airways restored it services to Bujumbura, Burundi on November 9.
“We're pleased to resume passenger services and continue to keep your cargo moving,” revealed Kenya Airways on its LinkedIn page. Meanwhile, Kenya Airways was clear for take-off to New York on October 31 but has postponed the plan to November end.
Emirates ramps up SA flights
“We heard you Mr President – International Travel is Open,” said Emirates in a release sent out to the trade following yesterday’s announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The airline has responded to the announcement by increasing its frequencies to 14 flights a week between Johannesburg’s OR Tambo and Dubai Internationa… read more
FlyWestair opens domestic route between Windhoek and Walvis Bay
Local airline opens Lagos-Johannesburg operations
All is set for the Air Peace airlines’ inaugural flight to open the Lagos-Johannesburg direct scheduled flight services.
The airline yesterday told The Guardian that all necessary arrangement had been concluded for December 2 maiden flight.
Similarly, the leading carrier is scheduled to operate a special commercial char… read more
Uganda Airlines presents beautiful A330-800neo cabin
Delivery of the first A330-800 to Uganda Airlines is edging closer. Today, the airline has revealed photographs of the stunning interior onboard the plane, which will feature three classes of cabins, including a fully lie-flat business class.
The rare A330-800 has not sold well with airlines, but that doesn’t make it an… read more
Congo Airways to resume flights operations to South Africa, Abidjan, Douala
Congo Airways is set to resume flight operations to South Africa, Abidjan, and the Cameroon capital Douala soon.
According to logupdateafrica. com, the announcement was made by Desire Balazire, chief executive officer of Congo Airways during the 52nd annual general assembly (AGA) of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA).… read more
Airlink breaks with the past by introducing new logo
South Africa’s privately-owned airline Airlink is ending its 23-year-old franchise agreement with South African Airways. The airline entered a strategic alliance with South African Airways in 1997. Today, the airline revealed its new stunning livery to match its rebranding.
Airlink revealed its brand new livery today as it al… read more
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