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Air travel may seem a bit scary right now, but some airlines and airports are making significant safety and hygiene improvements, and there are steps you can take to minimize risk when flying.
It was never easy having to travel for the first time in 7 months. Coronavirus’ devastating impacts cannot be over emphasized as it is still on a le… read more
I have not always seen eye to eye with finance minister Tito Mboweni — we have had our differences about the appropriateness of inflation targeting as a monetary policy philosophy sanctioned by the Treasury to be implemented by the Reserve Bank. But I cannot agree with him more about asking the valid question about whether SA should have a n… read more
The global health crisis continues to take its toll on the aviation industry, creating uncertainty for airlines around the world. However, the African market is primed to be well-positioned for recovery. Simple Flying had the opportunity to speak with former Africa World Airlines (AWA) COO Sean Mendis about how carriers across the … read more
LEAD Consultant ETIMFRI Group, Amos Akpan has advised Nigerian airlines to think outside the box to ensure the survival of their businesses as some of the challenges facing them will not be resolved by government but by airlines themselves through collaboration in certain areas including fuel distribution, maintenance hangar… read more
Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary said the group is "finalising the summer '21 schedules and we're in active discussions with progressive airports", adding: "I think we should be more optimistic about a recovery into summer 2021".
Mr O'Leary said there is a "reasonable prospect" of passenger recovery to 70% of p… read more
We may be in the midst of a pandemic, but there are still many reasons why we have to fly. Family obligations, work, and health reasons are all valid examples of why some of us have to travel. But what do you need to know before you book, pack, and board? Let's take a look...
What should I do if my flight is canceled? Due to … read more
There are two key issues stopping more Nigerians from travelling by air. One is low purchasing power of average Nigerian and two is relatively high cost of air ticket.
Currently the number of Nigerians that travel by air is lower than one per cent of the projected 200 million population; so if five per cent of the population could travel b… read more
Informa PLC head of group health, safety and security Steve Dyson, speaking at CAPA Live November 2020,
stated (11-Nov-2020)
"We're really not quite in the position yet where
we can use and implement rapid testing, which will be the game changer
for the exhibition industry". Mr Dyson added: "We obvious… read more
How can the international tourism industry regain the trust of travellers in these extraordinary times?
That is the question that the ITB Virtual Convention on itb.com will seek to answer at 2 p.m. CET on Thursday, 19 November 2020. Under the heading ’Spotlight on rebuilding trust in International Tourism & Travel ’… read more
This is not a great time for the air transport industry globally. The aviation industry is one of the economic sectors devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which effect is still being felt as some countries of the world walk reluctantly into the second phase of the pandemic. COVID-19 has not only devastated the aviation industry, but it has also… read more
Ethiopian flight experience in times of COVID 19
Good reasons to keep SAA grounded
Why African Aviation will recover faster than in other areas
Nigerian airlines should collaborate to improve their business environment
Making More Nigerians Travel By Air
ITB: Trust is the global travel industry’s new currency
Revisiting the National Carrier Debate
