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Ethiopian Airlines to resume Accra Flights on Sept.3
Following the announcement by the Government of Ghana to reopen the Kotoka International Airport to passenger air traffic from Tuesday, September 1, Africa’s largest aviation Group Ethiopian Airlines has updated its destination list to include the Ghanaian capital, Accra.
The airline in an email said ‘’Ethiopian Airlin… read more
Global airlines adding capacity faster than demand recovery
Global airlines are adding capacity at a faster rate than international travel demand growth in August and September, placing further pressure on cash flows and underscoring the urgent need for continued relief measures by governments. Closed borders, imposed quarantines and uncoordinated governments policies are among the major ba… read more
flydubai offers passengers free global COVID-19 cover
flydubai has announced today that passengers booking with flydubai for travel between 01 September and 30 November 2020 will automatically receive free global cover for COVID-19. The new service covers passengers’ health expenses and quarantine costs if diagnosed with COVID-19 during their trip and is valid for 31 days from the tim… read more
Jambojet with direct flights from Western Region to the coast
Regional low-cost carrier Jambojet will resume operations on additional domestic routes next month as the airline looks to a gradual return to normalcy after grounding its planes for five months due to the spread of the COVID 19 coronavirus pandemic.
In a statement on Monday, the airline announced ticket bookings for Momba… read more
Breaking: Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights between Addis Ababa and Windhoek!
The flag carrier of Ethiopia, Ethiopian Airlines, is set to return to Namibia.
Effective 11 September 2020, the airline… read more
TUI Airways plans Banjul service from Nov 2020
TUI Airways UK in winter season plans to offer service to Gambia, on board Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Subject to further COVID19-related ravel restriction, the airline plans to operate 1 weekly flight each from London Gatwick and Manchester to Banjul. Planned operation as follows.
London Gatwick – Banjul… read more
Ethiopian is phasing out the Boeing B767
Ethiopian Airlines proudly flies a very young fleet. Its Dreamliners have an average age of less than five years, while its A350s average just 2.5 years in service. But one model stands out like a sore thumb, and that’s the 767. With an average age of 17.2 years, these aircraft are moving rapidly towards a good age for retirement, … read more
Air Namibia’s flight operations remain suspended
Namibia’s flag carrier, Air Namibia,has extended the suspension of domestic flights due to the travel restrictions, which prohibit exit and entry into the restricted City of Windhoek, Okahandja and Rehoboth Local Authority Areas.
The suspension has been extended till such time when local travel will be allowed again. Additiona… read more
Air France with more flights out of Paris-Orly
With the reopening of Paris-Orly airport at the end of June, Air France is adapting its network and progressively increasing its flight capacity. As from 31st August, more than 20 destinations in Metropolitan France and the Overseas Departments are being served on departure from the South Parisian airport. Air France welcomes… read more
Emirates and flydubai reactivate partnership to more than 100 destinations
Emirates and flydubai have announced that customers of both airlines can once again access a wider range of travel options around the world, connecting seamlessly and safely through Dubai.
Following the progressive resumption of passenger flights to global destinations, the two Dubai-based airlines have revived their s… read more
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