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• 26/02/2023 05:16

Airlink To Launch “Skybucks” Frequent Flyer Programme

Airlink, one of Southern Africa’s airlines, has announced that its Skybucks frequent flyer programme will be launched on 01 March 2023, enabling its customers to earn rewards on its flights and redeem them against future travel and other Airlink purchases.

The airline says since it “became a totally independent carrier in 202… read more

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• 23/02/2023 14:07

Airlink to reinstate Johannesburg – Nosy Be flights as it restores Madagascar service

Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, will reinstate weekly scheduled services between Johannesburg and Nosy Be from 23 June 2023 as part of its drive to restore flights between South Africa and Madagascar to pre-pandemic levels.

It follows Airlink’s resumption of flights to Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, in Januar… read more

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• 23/02/2023 14:04

Nature-Based Tourism key in boosting Rwanda's economy - World Bank

Investing in and preserving Nature Based Tourism (NTB) is crucial in driving Rwanda's economic growth as well as generating multi-sectoral benefits, according to the World Bank. This is highlighted in the Rwanda Economic Update report by the World Bank which is themed "Making Most of Nature Based Tourism in Rwanda," released on Febru… read more

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• 20/02/2023 22:40

Etihad Airways announces new flights to Lisbon and returns to Málaga and Mykonos

Starting from 2 July 2023, Etihad Airways is expanding its European network by launching a new direct service between Abu Dhabi and Lisbon. The airline will offer three flights per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, connecting Abu Dhabi to the Portuguese capital city, just in time for summer vacations.

In additi… read more

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• 19/02/2023 21:42

RwandAir expects a third Airbus A330 to be contracted to an American lessor this year

RwandAir maintains its ambitions to develop a strong long-haul network. After cancelling its order for two wide-body A330-900neo aircraft in 2020, the Rwandan flag carrier has finally turned to the leasing market with the same operational objectives in mind.

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• 16/02/2023 19:10

Airlink to resume flights between Johannesburg Nosy Be

South African regional carrier Airlink is set to resume operations between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and … read more

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• 16/02/2023 19:10

Zimbabwe signs 6 aviation agreements and revises 4 others

The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) participated in the 14th Annual International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAN-ICAO) Air Services Negotiations Conference held in Abuja, Nigeria last year. At this event, it signed several bilateral air services agreements (BASAs) and reviewed half a dozen of them.

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• 16/02/2023 09:26

Air Mauritius resumes direct flights to Cape Town

Air Mauritius, the flag carrier of Mauritius, is set to re-commence its year-round direct service  to … read more

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• 16/02/2023 09:17

flydubai launches daily flights to Mogadishu

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today the launch of a daily service to Mogadishu  Aden Adde International A… read more

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• 16/02/2023 07:13

Yemen Airways returns to Ethiopia after 6 years

An all-Airbus operator, Yemen Airways is gradually rebuilding its network, which has been disrupted by several years of fratricidal war. The 51/49 joint venture between the Yemeni and Saudi Arabian states wants to regain its market share in the Horn of Africa, where it was very present in the past.