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Airlink with more services in Southern Africa
Airlink operates the largest African fleet of Embraer ERJ’s and E-Jets. Airlink’s re-introduced regional flight schedule will be phased in commencing from 5 October 2020.
Services will also be increased in South Africa from the major cities including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London, Bloemfontein, and … read more
Ever so often I meet Nigerians and visitors to Nigeria who don't know much about the many tourist attractions in the country. Having travelled across Nigeria myself many times over, I know there are 101 places to delight anyone, whatever their interests. If time permits, I will use this opportunity to mention a couple of attractions they should … read more
Nomad Africa Magazine gets nominated for the Africa Tourism Leadership Awards
The news comes on the back of the magazine’s growing acceptance in Africa and internationally, … read more
Nigeria: Already 27,000 international passengers arrived
Over 27,000 passengers have arrived in Nigeria since the resumption of international flights on September 5, after being grounded for months due to Covid-19, Lagos-based online newspaper Ripples Nigeria reported on Monday. The publication said the national coordinator of the West African country’s presidential task force on Covid-1… read more
Rep starts discussion about proposed Kano – Niger Republic rail line
A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Sada Soli (APC-Katsina), says the proposed Kano-Katsina-Jibia to Maradi rail line in Niger Republic and to Dutse-Jigawa, would boost economic development in the region.
In an interview with newsmen Soli said that those opposed to the idea and criticising government for the initia… read more
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Directives for Resumption of international flights
Ahead of the resumption of all scheduled and non-scheduled passenger flights in and out of Entebbe due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Government of the Republic of Uganda issued directives regarding the resumption of international flights.
They were contained in a letter signed off by Fred Bamwesigye Ag. … read more
Air Seychelles NW20 International operations as of 02OCT20
Air Seychelles has announced planned International service for Northern winter 2020/21 season, as the airline schedules service resumption from the week of 01NOV20, on board Airbus A320neo aircraft. Planned operation as of 02OCT20 as follows.
Mahe Island – Johannesburg 1 weekly (3 weekly from 01DEC20, 2 weekly fr… read more
Air Austral moves A220 service entry into 2021
Air Austral in last week’s schedule update revised planned Airbus A220-300 service debut. Previously scheduled on 18DEC20, the A220 is now scheduled to enter service on 22FEB21. Latest revision to planned A220 operation as follows.
St. Denis de la Reunion – Antananarivo eff 06MAR211 weekly
St… read more
EK restarts flights to Budapest, Bologna, Lyon, Dusseldorf and Hamburg
Emirates has announced it will resume flights to Budapest (from 21 October), Bologna (1st November), Dusseldorf (1st November), Hamburg (1st November) and Lyon (4th November), expanding its European network to 31 destinations, and offering customers around the world convenient connections via Dubai.
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Airbnb's City Portal will improve brand image
Following Airbnb’s recent launch of its City Portal for local governments; Ralph Hollister, Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the situation: “An increase in transparency holds the potential for Airbnb to strengthen its relationship with local governments, while also addres… read more
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