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British Airways in the last 24 hours gradually updated its planned long-haul operation for the month of July 2020, which sees additional service resumption. Planned operation as of 03JUN20 as follows.
Planned operation remains subject to change, and may be impacted by various travel restrictions.
London Heathrow – Accra… read more
Emirates in the last 24 hours filed additional service changes for the remainder of Northern summer 2020 season, as the airline continues to downsize planned operation (compared to previous filings) in July and August 2020.
Planned service adjustment as of 0800GMT 04JUN20 as follows. Planned operation changes remain po… read more
On cargo operations, there is currently a shortage of cargo capacity in Africa due to the need for carriage of medical equipment and essential goods. In the wake of this lack of capacity and rising prices, AFRAA is assisting its members to adapt in a bid to keep supply chains operational.
The evolution of the number of COVID-19 case… read more
Rwanda’s borders remain closed to passenger flights in order to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The country’s flag carrier, Rwandair, will therefore extend the temporary suspension of passenger flights until the restrictions are lifted. The airline announced that customers holding tickets for flights with Rwandair have the option to rebook w… read more
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has expressed confidence that the aviation industry and the country's airports will adhere to COVID-19 regulations and directives, as the sector reopens.
The Minister made the declaration on Wednesday at the O.R Tambo International Airport, where he was inspecting the airport's adherence to lockdown regula… read more
Emirates in the last few days filed planned changes for Dubai – Johannesburg route, as the airline plans gradual service resumption as early as July 2020. Operational changes for Johannesburg, as of 1010GMT 03JUN20 as follows.
01JUL20 – 14JUL201 daily A380 (EK763/764)
15JUL20 – 31JUL20… read more
Qatar Airways diverse fleet, continuous operations and resilience built into its DNA over the last three years since the illegal blockade has positioned the airline to lead the recovery of the aviation industry and be the airline passengers can rely on during these uncertain timesThe airline and its home hub, Hamad International Airport, … read more
The Director General, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Captain Musa Nuhu says only 5 airports will be allowed to open for operations on the 21st of June, 2020.
This is coming on the heels of the announcement by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on the easing of and restart of the second phase of the COVID-19 lockdown an… read more
Welcome to Routes’ look at how the Middle Eastern and African aviation markets are recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The data is supplied by OAG using its OAG Schedules Analyse… read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that demand for air services is beginning to recover after hitting bottom in April. Passenger demand in April (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs), plunged 94.3% compared to April 2019, as the COVID-19-related travel restrictions virtually shut down domestic and in… read more
British Airways July 2020 updated Long-Haul operations
Emirates July – October 2020 operations updated
AFRAA releases COVID-19 impact assessment on African Airlines
Rwandair extends the temporary suspension of passenger flights
South African Airports Are COVID-19 Ready
QatarAirways – more than 15.000 flights over the past months
Nigeria: NCAA lists 5 approved airports for flights, foreign airlines still not allowed
Middle East & Africa AIR market update
IATA: Demand beginning to recover
