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Emirates cancels several flights to SA
Emirates has cancelled several international flights to South Africa with immediate effect. The cancellation is due to Cogta regulations announced this week that treat airline crew the same as passengers.
Other international airlines have also cancelled their inbound and outbound flights from Durban. Fligh… read more
Amadeus: Business Intelligence Solutions provide insight for recovery
With COVID-19 significantly impacting travel trends and buyer behaviors, relying on historical data is no longer enough to plan for the future. Having access to forward-looking data has never been more important for the hotel industry than it is today, as hoteliers need a real-time, comprehensive view of market perfo… read more
Technology Will be Game Changer for Travel Start-ups
The Additional Director General of the India Ministry of Tourism, Ms. Rupinder Brar, said that technology will be a game-changer for the travel start-up industry and government is ready to support new ideas and collaborate with start-ups.
Addressing a webinar on “Travel Start-up Accelerator Series – Towards A Self-Reliant … read more
FG Increases Int’l Airlines Capacity To 200 Passenger Per Flight To Lagos, Abuja
The Federal Government has increased available seats on the flights of international airlines to 200 passengers per aircraft operating into the two designated airports in the country; Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Capt. Musa Nuhu, the Di… read more
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer to support Camair-Co's rescue plan
AWA more often to Lagos
Ibom Air shares its growth plans
Nigeria’s Ibom Air (QI, Uyo) plans to double its Bombardier Aerospace fleet in the next three years … read more
United NW20 Long-Haul schedule
United Airlines during the weekend of 02OCT20’s schedule update filed planned operation for most of Northern winter 2020/21 season. Note, majority of the schedule update focuses on operation for November 2020, however certain routes already see overall reductions for entire season.
Planned operational changes as follows. Note se… read more
Itakpe-Warri commissioned for commercial use
President Muhammad Buhari has commissioned for commercial use the 326km Itakpe-Warri railway as well as the ancillary factory, 33 years after it was conceived. The President who virtually performed the Official Commissioning Ceremony at the Goodluck Jonathan, Railway Complex in Owa–Oyibu, Delta State commended the patience of the host com… read more
South Africa bans travellers from US, UK and most of Europe
Ahead of its planned reopening of its international borders on 1st October 2020, for the first time in over six months since it went into a lockdown, the South African Government has placed a ban on nationals from United States, United Kingdom and most of Europe regarded as high risk COVID countries.
According to busin… read more
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