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• 15/09/2023 21:28

CPT's Tourism numbers exceed pre-pandemic levels as visitors stream in from abroad

Between January and April 2023, Cape Town International Airport saw a sharp recovery in international arrivals, with UK passenger arrivals up 104% on April 2019, the Netherlands up 116%, and the US up sharply to 155%

The Western Cape's skies are not only almost 70% busier than last year, but international arrivals at Cape Town Inter… read more

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• 15/09/2023 21:20

Nile Air connects Cologne/Bonn airport ith Cairo

Nile Airis launching direct flights from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Cairo starting on October 15, 2023. The airline will operate the route twice a week, connecting the Rhineland region to Egypt’s capital, Cairo. This new partnership is seen as an asset for the airport, providing passengers with direct access to Cairo… read more

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• 15/09/2023 21:16

Two Boeing 737-400s operated by Comair have been given a second

After 79 years of existence, 74 of which were profitable, Comair was put into liquidation in June 2022. The final demise of the South African private operator was decided last May with the sale of its assets, including several Boeing family aircraft.

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• 13/09/2023 21:02

Air France/KLM Group and Etihad Airways strengthen collaboration for enhanced passenger experience

In a significant move toward expanding their global footprint and offering passengers an enriched travel experience, the Air France-KLM Group and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This partnership, encompassing various aspects of their operations, marks a renewed co… read more

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• 13/09/2023 20:58

Emirates and AEGEAN extend codeshare partnership to Athens – Newark route

Emirates and AEGEAN have announced an extension of their codeshare partnership, adding the Athens-New York (Newark) route to their collaboration. This expansion comes as both airlines celebrate one year of successful cooperation that has benefited over 16,800 passengers.

Emirates passengers can now enjoy stopovers … read more

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• 13/09/2023 20:53

FG approves United Nigeria Airlines for UK, US, Four other Int’l Routes

The Federal Government has approved six international routes for United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) in fulfillment of the Bilateral Air Service Agreements (BASA).

A letter conveying the approval from the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, dated September 8, 2023, signed by Hassan Ejibunu, Director, Air Transport Management, … read more

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• 13/09/2023 20:50

EgyptAir to return to Indonesia in October after a 7-year absence

At the end of 2013, EgyptAir launched its service to Jakarta in Indonesia, via Bangkok. This service, which was intended to support the carrier's positioning in South-East Asia, was discontinued 3 years later.

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• 13/09/2023 20:41

African airlines return to 98.4% of their 2019 performance levels

Air traffic in Africa continues to recover. And the forecast of a return to pre-Covid-19 performance by 2024 is more than plausible, as shown by the cumulative results of the continent's carriers over the first eight months of this year.

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• 13/09/2023 07:56

Emirates makes Sydney an all-A380 service

Emirates is making changes to its Australia network with plans to upgrade its services to Sydney to an all-Airbus A380 operation this winter, as well as eying a return to Adelaide next summer after a hiatus of four years.

The airline offers a double-daily service from Dubai International Airport to Sydney Kingsford … read more

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• 13/09/2023 05:38

Air Peace to start Lagos-Kano-Jeddah operations in October

West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has announced the commencement of direct flights from Lagos and Kano to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia on October 31, 2023.

The airline disclosed this during an engagement session with travel agents in Kano on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Lagos- and Kano-Jeddah will operate three … read more