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• 16/02/2021 20:44

SAA cancellation of International flights until 30th of October

South African Airways confirms that international flights will remain cancelled up to, and including, the 30th of October 2021.

Bookings for international travel from the 31st of October onwards will remain in place for now. The cancellations pertain to the ongoing business rescue process and travel restrictions with respect to COVID-19.

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• 16/02/2021 20:44

A direct air link between Tunisia and Cameroon

Tunisia and Cameroon put back on the table the plan to open a direct flight between the two countries.

The subject, in discussions for 4 years, was again discussed on the occasion of the hearing of February 09, 2021 in Yaoundé, granted to HE Karim Ben Becher, Ambassador of the Tunisian Republic in Cameroon by the Minister of C… read more

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• 16/02/2021 20:32

Nigeria’s NG Eagle receives first two aircraft

Nigeria’s NG Eagle has received its first two Boeing 737-700 aircraft. The aircraft, from the fleet of Arik Air, were delivered to Lagos airport from Addis Ababa.

NG Eagle was set up in July 2019 with Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria being the majority shareholder.  The airline is currently looking to obtain its Air Operator Certificate.

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• 16/02/2021 20:31

Vic Falls - Record Flows for February

Victoria Falls, one of southern Africa's biggest tourist attractions, has recorded its highest flows for the month of February following heavy rains that have been received in the bulk of the SADC region.

The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) said the water levels have increased significantly compared to the same period la… read more

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• 16/02/2021 20:31

Kenya Airways cuts New York frequency to 1 weekly flight

Kenyan national flag carrier Kenya Airways has reduced the number of flights to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to once a week, citing low demand. The SkyTeam alliance members Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Allan Kilavuka said the airline was forced to reduce the … read more

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• 16/02/2021 20:26

Libya: Berniq Airways prepares for its launch

After the inauguration of its headquarters in February 2020 in Benghazi, the acquisition of its first A320 in October, Berniq Airways is now securing its AOC.

The young airline has great sub-regional ambitions. The start of commercial activities of Berniq Airways is imminent. The new private Libyan company got its Ai… read more

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• 16/02/2021 06:53

Lower cost for travellers as Qatar Airways implements deal with SA's CemAir

This agreement will allow passengers seamless travel between points in the carriers’ two networks with the convenience of a single ticket and lower cost.

Hendrik du Preez, Qatar Airways vice-president: Africa, said in a statement that the company is delighted to sign the interline agreement with CemAir, connecting its passeng… read more

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• 16/02/2021 06:48

RwandAir picks Accra as hub for flights to US

Rwanda’s national carrier plans to use Ghana as its hub to fly to the United States starting December. According to the airline’s application to the US Department of Transportation for an amendment to its current US Foreign Air Carrier Permit, RwandAir plans to launch scheduled services to New York from Kigali, through Accra in Ghana.

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• 16/02/2021 06:43

‘New SAA’ to get partner as it prepares to exit business rescue

Government has identified three equity partners for South African Airways (SAA) and will make a decision on which one to pick in the next month or so, says Public Enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan. In an interview with … read more

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• 16/02/2021 06:09

Lufthansa has suspended flights between Fankfurt Cape Town

Germany's largest airline, Lufthansa, has temporarily suspended its direct service between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in … read more