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Despite the uncertain future of air transport, Royal Air Maroc (RAM) wants to open four new routes from Marrakech before next winter. "If things can still change in the future, we will start with five European cities, namely Paris (road reinforcement, editor's note), Milan, Brussels, Madrid and possibly London, if… read more
Royal Air Maroc is planning 4 new European routes from Marrakech
Ivory Coast ratifies air transport agreement with Rwanda
The Ivory Coast and Rwanda are closer by air. The Ivorian government, meeting in the Council of Ministers on Wednesday September 23, adopted a decree ratifying the agreement on air transport between the two countries.This open skies-type agreement, signed on November 27, 2015 in Abidjan, "respects all the main princip… read more
TAAG no longer accepts Kwanza for incoming international flights
TAAG - Linhas Aéreas de Angola no longer accepts the Angolan currency, the Kwanza, for the payment of tickets for trips that start outside of Angola. The company had already adopted this policy a few years ago due to the currency shortage in the country, which affected all airlines, for which Angola has accumulated a lar… read more
Air Côte d'Ivoire becomes the 3rd A320neo operator in Africa
Only a few days left and Air Côte d'Ivoire will take delivery of its first A320neo. The brand-new aircraft is expected at Abidjan International Airport on October 19, company management said. With a maximum seating capacity of 194, this aircraft is the result of an order for two copies concluded in 2017."Thanks to this… read more
Airbnb worldwide data breach allowing users to access other users inboxes
Airbnb hosts are reporting a series of worrying privacy breaches happening within the app – allowing them to see the private inboxes of other users. This highly sensitive information included people’s addresses and the codes to their properties.
The issue appears to be occurring worldwide and poses a major secur… read more
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport obtains CovidClean Certification by Safehotels
Kenya’s first 5-star airport hotel, Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport Hotel has become the first hotel in Kenya to have received its Safehotels CovidClean (TM) certification from the globally recognized Safehotels.
The CovidClean (TM) Hotel Certification is a comprehensive quality assurance certificate that reassures guests and bo… read more
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals 2022/23 winter cruises with UK, Panama and LA departures
Norwegian Cruise Line has opened its 2022/23 cruise itineraries for sale, with 13 of its 18 ships cruising 8 to 21-night itineraries in Panama, the Caribbean, and the West Coast of the US. “As we all continue to daydream of our next cruise vacation, we are excited to open for sale new itineraries for those eager to visit a tropical… read more
BrusselsAirlines updates schedule for upcoming flights to Entebbe
Brussels Airlines, preparing to return to Entebbein early October, has made some operational changes to the two flights per week, which will benefit travelers to and from Uganda. Both flights, extending to Kigali and to Bujumbura, will see the crews take a nightstop at their final destination, with the aircraft parked, before a… read more
MANGO flights grounded
Mango's entire fleet is set to be grounded on Saturday (yesterday) evening. Mango technical support, as well as SAA technical support, has been suspended due to non-payment.
This comes after domestic flights have been given the all-clear under alert level 1. Meanwhile, government has not yet revealed its travel lis… read more
'Quarantine would destroy Mauritius tourism'
While Mauritius has announced that its borders will be open to Mauritian nationals, residents and long-stay tourists from October 1, a 14-day quarantine is currently mandatory for all arriving passengers.Right now it is unclear whether this quarantine will be extended past October and whether it will apply when the country o… read more
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