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Uganda’s Tourism Police has arrested a local tour operator accused of fleecing tourists of $21,500. Richard Tusasibwe, the Director of Gatatu Safaris Limited based in Kigezi sub-region was taken into custody after police arrested him at Arcadia Cottages in Kabale, near Lake Bunyonyi; where he had taken other tourists for a trip.… read more
ICAO Council endorsed (10-Nov-2020) updates to its Aviation Recovery Task Force's (CART's) 'Take-off' Guidelines for international air transport. The new guidelines provide recommendations for countries to consider adopting per their current local medical status, and on specific priorities including general hygiene, masks and face … read more
Booking a flight is generally expensive for many travellers. Most prices increase during peak season and the holidays as more people travel during these times.
If you are dreaming of an escape, but unsure which airline to book when you travel this upcoming holiday, IOL Travel showcases the cost of flight tickets on Kulula, Mango and FlySaf… read more
There are strong indications that aviation unions would once again disrupt the services of Arik Air over the failure of its management to implement the Condition of Service (CoS) and its unilateral decision to suspend workers of the airline since March 2020.A source close to the unions confided in our correspondent on Tuesday that the unions… read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have issued a joint statement calling for urgent government intervention to prevent an employment catastrophe in the aviation industry. Estimates from the Air Transport Action Group suggest some 4.8 million aviation workers’ jobs a… read more
Boeing’s 737 Max could be approved to resume commercial service as soon as next week, with US aviation regulators finalising their review of fixes to the grounded jetliner.
The Federal Aviation Administration is set to announce the certification as soon as November 18, said people familiar with the process, who asked not to be named… read more
Tintswalo Boulders, a luxury accommodation in Cape Town has introduced an exciting Marine Exploration Adventure Experience for guests to explore the fascinating underwater world of False Bay where renowned cinematographer Craig Foster filmed ‘My Octopus Teacher’.
The 3-day package includes a snorkelling safari in wetsu… read more
Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines are now offering their passengers a further option for even greater planning security in their travel plans, in addition to flexible rebooking options and the abolition of the rebooking fee. Additional Covid-19 services are now included in the existing insurance packages offered by the airlines' exis… read more
Accor is expanding its footprint in Africa after signing a management agreement with Kamak Investment to manage its first properties in Djibouti.
As part of its ongoing development strategy to expand its presence in sub-Saharan Africa, Accor is setting foot for the first time in Djibouti, with the launch of three ho… read more
Pfizer and BioNTech announced (09-Nov-2020) their mRNA-based vaccine candidate, BNT162b2, against SARS-CoV-2 has demonstrated evidence of efficacy against COVID-19 in participants without prior evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection during Phase 3 clinical study.
The vaccine candidate was found to be more than 90% effectiv… read more
Uganda arrests rogue tour operator for fleecing American tourists
ICAO Council endorses COVID-19 updated global aviation recovery guidelines
Air Fares during peak season on SA airlines
Unions may strike Arik Air Thursday
Airlines and Air Transport workers call for urgent government assistance to prevent jobs catastrophe
US regulator to lift Boeing 737 Max as early as November 18
Tintswalo Boulders launches an exciting Marine Exploration Adventure
Covid-19 insurance services now bookable via Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines
Accor signs its first properties in Djibouti
Hope: Pfizer and BioNTech report COVID-19 vaccine with estimate 90% efficiancy
