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Qatar Airways announce its winter schedule in line with passenger and cargo demand and the continued relaxation of entry restrictions around the world. Having become the largest international carrier during this crisis, the airline has applied its unrivalled knowledge of global passenger flows and booking trends to load a reliable winter … read more
It was a case of crossed wires in South Africa over the weekend as uncertainty over new quarantine and self-isolation guidelines caused Emirates to cancel a flight to Durban. There are reports online that new South African Government regulations lead to the canceled flight. Now it seems the problem is not much the regulation… read more
The launch date for Nigerian start-up Green Africa Airways (Q9, Lagos) has been delayed to early 2021, with the airline currently going through its AOC certification process, a spokesperson confirmed.
“We’re working with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority to get our certification finalised,” the spokesperson said to ch aviation, … read more
Business is booming at the Aliaga Shipyard in western Turkey, where five hulking cruise ships are being dismantled for scrap metal sales after the COVID-19 pandemic all but destroyed the cruise industry.
Ship recycling in Turkey is carried out in an industrial zone that is state-owned and leased out to private compa… read more
Ethiopian Airlines Group is willing to provide planes, pilots and maintenance services to beleaguered rival South African Airways as part of a joint venture with that country’s government. Africa’s biggest airline is offering operational assistance, Ethiopian chief executive officer Tewolde GebreMariam said in an inte… read more
Nigeria’s government is investing billions to rehabilitate existing and build new railway infrastructure. It would be recalled that during visits to the construction sites by Minister of State for transport, Mr Idris A Umar and leading NRC officials in April, Umar said that he would liaise with the governor of Ebonyi to end the sie… read more
Africa is home to numerous gorgeous beaches both inland and coastal. We spanned the continent to find the most beautiful beaches on the continent. Here is a select list of 5 magnificent beaches that will leave you captivated by their beauty.
Bazaruto, Mozambique
The Bazaruto Archipelago is paradise for divers who’ll mar… read more
Rangers from Rwanda’s Akagera, Volcanoes, Nyungwe and the new Gishwati-Mukura National Parks today joined their colleagues from other African countries in participating in the Wildlife Ranger Challenge.
The Wildlife Ranger Challenge is a multi-million-dollar fundraising initiative to support the thousands of park rangers… read more
Ethiopian Airlines has introduced a medical cover for Covid-19 in its bid to boost passengers’ confidence. The airline, the largest in Africa, said the insurance scheme, dubbed Sheba Comfort, is part of the carrier’s “extra security measure to protect passengers and ensure that they travel with peace of mind.”
The cover in… read more
Turkish Airlines in the past week updated operational schedule for the remainder of 2020. For Intercontinental network, the airline’s planned operation for the period of 25OCT20 – 31DEC20 as of 02OCT20 follows.
Additional changes remain highly possible, due to various travel restrictions.
Istanbul – Abu Dhabi… read more
Qatar Airways announces winter schedule with plans to expand network to 124 destinations
SA's testing regime leads to cancelled EK flights
Green Africa Airways start of perations delayed
Destroying Cruise Ships is big Business in Turkey
Ethiopian not willing to deal with legacy issues - SAA
Nigeria intensifies efforts for new railway infrastructure
Ethiopian Airlines includes Covid-19 medical insurance in ticketprice
Turkish Airlines Nov/Dec 2020 Intercontnental operations - a lot into Africa
