Travel news overview
Please remember to register on this website, so we can send you your dose of travel news customized as per your requirements.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced that all three of its cruise brands, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will remain in lockdown until at least September 30th, 2020. The extension of its previously announced suspension of global cruise voyages includes all voyages embarking betw… read more
The second cruise ship under construction for newcomer cruise line Virgin Voyages has touched water for the first time, marking a major construction milestone. Valiant Lady, a sister ship to Scarlet Lady, was floated out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy ahead of her final fit out for an anticipated May, 202… read more
Istanbul Airpor t opened the third independent runway that was inaugurated in a ceremony by president Recep Tayyip Erdogan calling it “Turkey’s pride” when three Turkish Airlines flights took off from Istanbul Airport simultaneously last Sunday. It makes Istanbul Airport the first airport in Turkey and only the second in Europe to operate… read more
Business travel has been made more complicated by the many misconceptions and myths that have developed over time. Some think business travel is all glitz and glamour, with paid-for trips and champagne in first class. Others will tell you that business travel means long days, burn-out and loneliness. The truth is probably found somewhere in the … read more
Egyptian authorities announced that the country wi ll fully resume inbound and outbound international air traffic starting on July 1, 2020. The announcement was made Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation Mohammed Manar Inaba. According to the minister, this decision applies not only to resort areas, but also to Cairo and the airpor… read more
Ibom Air, which is owned by Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria, is one of the drivers of the state’s growth and one of the most successful, professionally managed enterprises in the region.
Ekpo did not provide any further details about the plans to launch international flights but hinted that the carrier would be getting more than one new … read more
According to Qatar Airways’ updated time table, the airline is planning to resume flights to various destinations in Southern and East Africa in June 2020 and July 2020.
Flights to Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) resumed today (16 June 2020), while flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban (South Africa), Windhoek (Namibia), M… read more
The largest telecom operator in France, Orange is considering a move into new markets in Africa, as it targets Nigeria and South Africa. Orange’s present portfolio in the Middle East and Africa, a total of 18 countries, is the company’s fastest-growing market.
According to reports, Orange believes it would benefit from… read more
South Africa’s new airline, which metamorphosed from the ashes of South African Airways (SAA), could start with as few as 764 employees and grow to 2, 222 by January. This is according to a proposed restructuring agreement document between government, labour, and SAA’s business-rescue practitioners.
According to mg.co.za, the 30-pag… read more
Low-cost carroer Fastjet (Zimbabwe) has adjusted its plans to resume operations.
According to the latest announcement by the airline, all flights on the schedule flight network will be suspended up to and including 31 July 2020. Scheduled flights will resume from 01 August 2020. Fastjet’s flexible booking change policy … read more
All three NCL-owned brands extend cruise suspension until September
Virgin floats out second cruise ship Valiant Lady
Istanbul inaugurates third runway at new airport
Egypt: International flights will fully resume on July 1
Ibom Air Plans to Launch International Service
Qatar Airways is planning to resume flights to Africa
French telecom giant Orange considers foray into Nigeria and South Africa
New SAA hopes to start lean and grow from next year
Fastjet Zimbabwe publishes a date for resumption of operations!
