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Air travel has been one of the hardest-hit industries by the COVID-19 pandemic due to the resulting travel restrictions as well as a slump in demand among global passengers. From high-cost carriers to low-cost flights, aircraft have been grounded, as international, regional, and even national routes remain cancelled. Consequently, the unpreceden… read more
Following the resumption of flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh, Djibouti, Douala and Yaounde has Africa’s leading airline earlier today announced their return to the paradise islands of the Seychelles.
Air traffic can resume, as per government announcement in Victoria, on the 01st of August and Ethiopian will be the first Af… read more
South African Airways has sent two of its Airbus A350s to a Spanish aircraft graveyard. The two A350s were leased from Avolon, joining the fleet last November, having previously flown for Hainan Airlines. According to data from Planespotters.net, both aircraft are no longer part of the SAA fleet.
It has been an interesting year for South A… read more
According to the recently fired CEO of Tunisia’s national carrier TunisAir, Elyes Mnakbi, has been sidelined because the Tunisian state is planning to sell the airline to Qatar. He was removed by the transport minister after he was cited in an alleged corruption case involving several other officials of the airline.
He told Achoruou… read more
South African Airways creditors and unions approved a rescue plan that includes at least 26.7 billion rand ($1.6bn/Dh5.8bn) in state funding and thousands of job losses.
Voters representing about 86 per cent of those eligible supported the package, first proposed by administrators for the bankrupt carrier a month ago. The motion ove… read more
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic is on the brink of announcing a £1.2bn rescue deal after nearly four months of uncertainty over its future. The deal, which Sky News reported could be unveiled this afternoon, will save thousands of jobs at the embattled carrier. As part of the package, Virgin Atlantic is set to be one of the first co… read more
Before the outbreak of the global COVID19 pandemic did Ethiopian Airlines serve 127 destinations, in Africa and globally, making it the 5th largest airline in the world in terms of number of countries served.
The pandemic forced the airline to abandon a number of destinations as airports in many countries were closed, except f… read more
Royal Air Maroc in the last few days further revised planned International operation, as Morocco extends border restriction until 10AUG20 inclusive. Due to latest extension, the oneWorld carrier’s International service is now scheduled to resume as early as 11AUG20.
Planned operational frequency remains unchanged for August, how… read more
Air Austral in August 2020 plans gradual service resumption on various routes, based on recent schedule update. As of 13JUL20, the airline’s planned operation between 15JUL20 and 31AUG20 as follows. Various travel restrictions continue to impact the airline’s planned operation and traffic rights.
Dzaoudzi – Paris … read more
Air France l ast week updated its planned operation for the remainder of Northern summer 2020 season. From 15JUL20 to 24OCT20, AF’s planned Inter-continental service includes the following. Travel restrictions continue to impact the airline’s passenger operation, affecting traffic rights. Further changes remain highly possib… read more
ET: Optimising Diversification and Long-term Strategy
South African Airways sends two A350s to Graveyard in Spain
TunisAir sold to Qatar?
Virgin Atlantic Secures Rescue Deal
RAM delays International resumption to mid-August 2020
Air Austral July/August 2020 operations as of 13JUL20
Air France July to October 2020 Intercontinental network
