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Etihad Airways with interactive COVID-19 Map
Etihad Airways (EY) has partnered with Canadian travel risk management company Sitata to launch an interactive travel map on the carrier’s website. The airline’s guests now have easy access to a comprehensive overview of the situation relating to COVID-19 at each destination in the airline’s network.
The airline has also recently la… read more
Angola: resumption of international flights subject to specific restrictions
Turkish Airlines July & August 2020 Inter-continental network updated
Turkish Airlines in the last few days extended Inter-continental interim schedule into August 2020, as the airline continues to modify planned operation, due to various travel restrictions. As of 07JUL20, additional routes will be resumed in August, while selected routes scheduled to resume in July being postponed to August.
Note … read more
Air Peace resumes Domestic Flights & guarantees passengers’ Safety
Air Peace, resumed regular domestic flight operations today at the General Aviation Terminal GAT, One, in the wake of Federal Government’s directive to re-open Lagos and Abuja airports for flight operations.
In a statement by the airline’s Spokesperson, Stanley Olisa, says the airline has put in place reliable measures to protect bo… read more
Etihad Airways A380 Ghost Flights
Etihad Airways’ (EY) entire fleet of Airbus A380 aircraft has taken to the skies within the last month without any passengers on board. The airline’s fleet of 10 Airbus A380s has not operated a passenger flight since March 24, when the airline was forced to halt operations due to a government flight ban.
The Airbus A380 has b… read more
Hi Fly A380 Reconfigured for Cargo Ops
Hi Fly (5K), the first charter airline to have an Airbus A380 in the world, has created extra cargo capacity on its A380 by removing economy seats from much of the aircraft. This is to meet the increased demand for cargo during the coronavirus crisis. The specially configured aircraft now offers more than 300 square meters of cargo volume… read more
Etihad Airways resumes flights to more destinations
Etihad Airways is gradually resuming services to more destinations across its global network. This follows the easing of travel restrictions by UAE regulatory authorities on outbound and inbound travel for citizens and residents. All travel remains subject to the entry and health regulations set by the UAE authorities, and those at the en… read more
SA Express Airline Up for Auction
Joint Provisional Liquidators (JPL) has been tasked with selling the assets of SA Express (a South African airline). The agency is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from buyers interested in acquiring the bankrupt carrier either as a whole or piecemeal.
The liquidators value the airline at R113 million. These assets include eight B… read more
NCAA suspends Skypower Express and others for Non-Compliance
This is as… read more
RAM July & August 2020 actual international operations
Royal Air Maroc as of last week filed service changes for the month of July and August 2020, regarding its International operation. As of 03JUL20, the oneWorld carrier intends to resume International service as early as 11JUL20, however this remains subject to change.
Upon service resumption, the airline will operate following r… read more
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