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Emirates partners with IATA Travel Pass
Emirates has partnered with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to become one of the first airlines in the world to trial IATA Travel Pass – a mobile app to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for COVID-19 testing or vaccine information.
IATA Travel P… read more
KLM to reduce flights between Amsterdam and South Africa
The flag carrier airline of the Netherlands, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has announced that it had to modify its flight schedules bet… read more
Aviation Roundtable urges domestic carriers to consider merger
Dr Gabriel Olowo, President, Aviation Roundtable (ART) has urged domestic airlines to consider merger due to the present rise in the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Olowo gave the advice in a communique issued by the General Manager, Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), Mr Tunji Oketumbi in Lagos on Sunday.
He said: “Lookin… read more
Emirates to inrease flights to Zambia and Zimbabwe
The largest airline of the United Arab Emirates and the flag carrier of the Emirate of Dubai, Emirates, has announced that it will increase its flights between Dubai International Airport (DXB) in … read more
Royal Air Maroc to connect Paris and Dakhla
As of February 12, Royal Air Maroc (RAM) will begin a new route connecting Dakhla and Paris. Connecting continental Europe with Dakhla, the new flight route will be the first of its kind.
Airlink now Africa's second largest airline
South Africa’s Airlink became an independent carrier in late 2020 as its tie with South African Airways was severed. The regional airline now has almost 1.2 million seats this winter with three-quarters deployed domestically, OAG schedules data shows.
Airlink is now the third-largest carrier within Africa by s… read more
EK suspends flights to Australia
Emirates have confirmed the suspension of many of their international flights into and out of Australia. The Dubai-based carrier announced flights to and from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne will stop "until further notice" citing "operational reasons".
Although, their twice-a-week services to Perth will remain in operation… read more
Dana Air with flexible "no change fee policy"
Dana Air has introduced a flexible No Change Fee policy as part of its promise to serve its customers better and offer innovative products to support their ever-changing travel desires.
According to the airline’s Communications Manager, Kingsley Ezenwa,”Dana Air understands that the exigencies of daily activities can make plan… read more
Green Africa seeks AOC
A budding local carrier, Green Africa, has applied for an Air Operating Certificate (AOC) ahead of entry into the domestic market space. The Guardian learnt that the airline, owned by Babawande Afolabi, has submitted applications to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), as part of preparations for launch.
The airline … read more
LAM-Mozambique ends flights between Maputo Lisbon!
The flag carrier of Mozambique, LAM - Mozambique Airlines, has announed the suspension of flights between Maputo Internationa… read more
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