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Dutch gvt. stops state aid to help KLM
The Dutch government on Saturday froze the release of public aid of 3.4 billion euros intended to help the airline KLM in the face of the coronavirus crisis, after the unions refused to sign a five-year agreement. Mr. Hoekstra had given the management and the unions of KLM until Saturday 11:00 GMT to sign this agreement supp… read more
Third Mainland Bridge: Lagos Closes Adekunle- Adeniji Axis
Lagos State Government has announced a total closure of the Adekunle to Adeniji section of the bridge for repairs for the second time from midnight of Friday 30th October to Sunday 1st November, 2020.
According to a Statement signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, this second phase closure of t… read more
Air Namibia removed from Travel Association
The Association of Southern African Travel Agents (Asata) has informed its members that Namibia's financially troubled flagship airline, Air Namibia, has been suspended from all integrated surveillance system (ISS) operations. The suspension comes after the airline failed to pay outstanding amounts in relation to the Billing and… read more
BA CEO: Pre departure testing the best way to ensure recovery of travel
British Airways will operate 52 long haul routes alongside its short haul network this November as the airline continues to adapt to changing restrict… read more
By the end of 2021 boeing will have shortened workforce by 30,000
The Boeing Company today reported its third-quarter results, the aircraft is clearly suffering from both the coronavirus pandemic – lower commercial deliveries – and the Boeing 737 MAX grounding (since 594 days!). The company recorded an operating cash flow of $4.8 billion.
In a message to its employees, Boeing announced to resize i… read more
ITB Berlin 2021 only virtual
ITB Berlin 2021 is canceled. This is the second ITB not taking place. This is setting shockwaves for the global travel and tourism industry.
It could also mean the end for hotels, for taxi drivers, for attractions, for event organizers and stand builders in Berlin. It could mean the end for tourism boards from around the globe. I… read more
Glovo now also operating in Uganda
Nairobis ranking in the list of expensive cities
Nairobi has gone up from 123 to 97 on the ranking for the most costly cities. This is according the Mercer’s 2019 Cost Of Living Survey. Generally the cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya is moderate compared to other expat destinations. Last year, the Mercer Cost of Living report ranked it as a mid-range expense location (123rd out of… read more
IATA Revises 2020 Passenger Traffic Forecast Down For Africa
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has downgraded its traffic forecast for Africa for 2020 to reflect a weaker-than-expected recovery. IATA said it expects full-year 2020 passenger numbers in Africa to reach only 30% of 2019 levels, down significantly from the 45% that was projected in July.
According to… read more
First Emirates Airbus A380 retired
Emirates Airline has sent its first Airbus A380 into retirement as today, 27 October, the aircraft departed Dubai, U.A.E destination Tarbes-Lourdes, France.
The retirement of the A380 (registered A6-EDB) was already planned before the coronavirus pandemic grounded most of Emirates’ A380-fleet and was based on upcoming … read more
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