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The Association of Southern African Travel Agents (ASATA) welcomes the announcement today by Government that South Africans can travel internationally to all countries, under certain travel conditions.
“We see some logistical challenges, such as travel insurance and visa requirements, but are very encouraged to hear that the South A… read more
Lufthansa has become the first international airline to resume flights to South Africa. After landing its first scheduled flight in the country for several months on Thursday morning, Lufthansa has announced services will continue to Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Flights have resumed owing to the easing of travel r… read more
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced the ten finalists of the Inspiration Africa Branding Challenge challenge. The Africa Tourism Organization (ATA) a US Based African/diaspora tourism Organization lead the pack of 10.
Against the current backdrop of heightened uncertainty as a result of the coronavirus … read more
Air Mauritius is reconnecting with the international market by reopening its services to France and Reunion. From October 2, the Mauritian national carrier will offer two weekly flights between Plaisance airport and Paris. Its corridor to Réunion will be relaunched three days later, on October 5, with one c… read more
TAAG-Linhas Aéreas de Angola strengthens its Luanda - São Paulo route. Initially scheduled for a flight every two weeks, this link will eventually be served once a week (every Friday). According to News Avia, the Angolan national carrier made the decision due to high demand. The resumption of flights between the Angolan capital… read more
Sky Mali is finally taking off after several postponements due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Mali's new national carrier is making its first commercial flight this Tuesday, September 29 at 3:30 p.m. This will link Bamako to Kayes, the capital of the eponymous region located 495 km north-west of the country's capital. The lin… read more
Kenya’s difficulties in servicing its debts for the newly-built, Chinese-financed Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) is nearing a breaking point.Even before the COVID-19 outbreak, the railway failed to meet passenger and cargo volume targets and now the economic downturn brought on by the pandemic is making the problem even more acute. T… read more
Aviation expert Linden Birns has warned that suspending operations at South African Airways is going to be a costly exercise.
The struggling airline’s operations were suspended and put under care and maintenance… read more
Air Mauritius in October 2020 plans to resume Mauritius – St. Denis de la Reunion service, initially operating 1 weekly flights. Due to travel restrictions, the airline is only accepting reservation for flight departure from Reunion. A330-200 aircraft to operate this route from 05OCT20.
MK218 MRU0900 – 0945RUN 3… read more
Angola’s TAAG last week resumed International scheduled service, according to its statement. From 22SEP20 to 24OCT20, the carrier schedules following flights.
Luanda – Lisbon 3 weekly
Luanda – Sao Paulo Guarulhos Service operates every 2 weeks
ASATA applaudes reopening of South Africa’s borders
LH resumes flights to CPT on B747
Finalists of UNWTO Africa Branding Challenge Announced
Air Mauritius relaunches international flights on October 2
TAAG doubles its frequencies on the Luanda - São Paulo route
Sky Mali launches commercial operations with Bamako - Kayes flight
Kenya struggeling to pay China
Even suspending operations will cost money
