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Dubai extends Kenya flights ban to Christmas eve
Dubai has extended the ban for all inbound and transit passenger flights from Kenya till December 24 amid a surge in Covid-19 cases in the country.
The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) had announced a 48-hour suspension on all flights from Kenya to the Middle East nation on December 20.
On Wednesday, the Dubai-based Emira… read more
Qatar Airways welcomes the return of pre-pandemic in-flight services to London and Paris
Qatar Airways marks a new milestone by resuming its pre-pandemic in-flight dining experience on its London and Paris routes, once again offering the full personalised services that the airline is renowned for around the world. Passengers in First and Business Class will no longer be offered meals on a serving tray, instead the food servic… read more
NCAA reinstates Emirates’ winter schedule after Dubai confirms Air Peace’s daily slots
NIGERIAN Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has reinstated the Ministerial Approval of Emirates airlines winter schedule barely a day after insisting it would do so if the nation is treated equally and fairly
The CAA in a letter dated today, December 21, 2021, signed by the Director General of NCAA, Captain Misa Nuhu and copied Aviatio… read more
Cabo Verde Airlines to resume commercial operations
The Chairwoman of TACV’s Board of Directors, Sara Pires, announced on Wednesday that Cabo Verde’s national air carrier, TACV will resume flying later this month, with Lisbon (Portugal) the destination of this recovery with a Boeing-757-200 aircraft.
According to a source at the airline, Cabo Verde Airlines is already certi… read more
Not Just Non-Stops: Inside Emirates’ One-Stop Routes
There is something exciting about one-stops. They enable thinner or less demanded destinations to be served while increasing frequency, connectivity, and competitiveness. Emirates has 16 one-stop routes in January, including some intriguing ones.
Emirates’ one-stops in January
Emirates’ 16 one-stops are shown below, with eight… read more
Africa’s International Powerhouse: 76 Years Of Ethiopian Airlines
First starting its operations with former military Douglas C-47 transports, Ethiopian Airlines has grown to become Africa’s largest airline. Founded on December 21st, 1946, the carrier now has a fleet of 130 aircraft, operating a particularly diverse fleet of widebody twinjets. Having already covered the airline’s history in previous articles, l… read more
Mid-Range expansions: Uganda Airlines eyeing Airbus Narrowbodies
Despite having roots that date back to the 1970s, the current incarnation of Uganda Airlines is only three years old, having been founded in January 2018. Therefore, with the world its oyster, the flag carrier of Uganda has its eyes on new aircraft. The operator’s leadership wants these planes to bridge gaps between regional and long-haul routes… read more
Dubai bans flights from Kenya for 48 hours
Dubai has banned all inbound and transit passenger flights from Kenya for the next 48 hours amid a surge in Covid-19 cases in the country. The new directive took effect today, December 20, 2021, at 9.30 am Kenyan time.
However, the suspension does not affect cargo freights and passenger flights from Dubai to Nairobi.
“Please be infor… read more
Transatlantic triumphs: How EgyptAir adapted its North American operations
EgyptAir flies to three destinations in North America. In the United States, the flag carrier of Egypt heads to New York JFK and Washington Dulles. Meanwhile, in Canada, the airline serves Toronto Pearson International. The continent is a top priority for the operator, and with this in mind, Simple Flying caught up with the company’s chai… read more
Niger: Niamey int'l airport gets its airport certification
The African Conference of Ministers in charge of Civil Aviation held in Abuja, Nigeria, in 2012 provided for the certification of at least one international airfield in each country by the end of 2020. The current count shows that the objective is far from being achieved, but countries such as Niger are making a positive difference.
The… read more
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