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Sabre Corporation has announced two milestones on the road to enabling NDC capabilities and creating the leading global marketplace for personalized travel.
Achieved in collaboration with travel agency Flight Centre Travel Group and an airline partner, Sabre is now Level 4 certified as an aggregator under the Internati… read more
Dramatic scenes of the Wakashio’s bow being sent out to its final resting place were captured on Sunday, August 24th, as the front section of the broken up Capesize bulker was sunk in a planned operation in Mauritian waters. The sinking of the stem section of the wreck was completed at around 3.30 pm on Sunday, as the bow was no lo… read more
Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) today announced that it will transfer the branding and management of 103 hotels to Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, or Sonesta, from InterContinental Hotels Group plc (NYSE: IHG), or IHG. As previously announced, SVC sent notices of termination to IHG for failure to pay SVC’s m… read more
AIRLINES have been asked to ensure that they administer passengers information cards onboard their aircraft to fill before disembarking as this helps to reduce delays on arrival at airports.This is just as it has also called on airlines to ensure proper profiling of passengers before boarding especially those with the right visas and other r… read more
The Boeing 737 MAXmay be inching forwards in the process to get it back in the air, but there’s one airline that isn’t planning to start scheduling it in anytime soon. Esayas WoldeMariam, acting Chief Commercial Officer at Ethiopian Airlines, has told Simple Flying that Ethiopian will be the last airline on the planet to fly the type. He … read more
Following recent rumors of a potential merger between Accor and IHG, industry analysts say that although this deal seems to be just speculation, the enormity of this potential merger proves that industry consolidation could be accelerated due to behemoths acquiring, merging or striking partnerships with each other to increase marke… read more
As from 01 September 2020, Namibia re-opens the Hosea International Airport to international tourists. This is a targeted initiative for leisure travelers and will be reviewed bi-weekly and amend as necessary. All visitors will must adhere to current safety and health regulations under the COVID-19
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Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines are generally changing their ticket fare structure until the end of December. With immediate effect, all fares can be rebooked several times free of charge – including, for example, the lowest light fare without checked baggage. In response to the pandemic, Lufthansa … read more
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has alerted airline operators and pilots of occurrence of thunderstorm phenomenon over Nigerian airports since the beginning of the rainy season in the country. The regulatory body in a statement signed by Capt. Musa Nuhu, its Director-General said that it expected strict adherence to safety st… read more
Virgin Atlantic has been saved from bankruptcy after creditors voted in favour of a £1.2bn rescue deal. The airline secured the “overwhelming support” of its 170 creditors in an important vote at the High Court today, during which the vast majority agreed to a complex restructuring plan. A Virgin Atlanti… read more
Sabre advances NDC in collaboration with airline and travel agency partners
Wakashio’s bow finally scuttled
IHG Loses 103 Hotels to Sonesta
Nigeria: Immigration wants passengers’ info card filled onboard
Ethiopian Will Be The Last Airline To Resume 737 MAX Flights
Accor-IHG merger rumors: consolidation?
Namibia re-opens to international tourists
Lufthansa Group: No more rebooking fees
NCAA warns pilots & airlines on strict compliance
Virgin Atlantic saved by £1.2bn bailout
