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Revisiting the National Carrier Debate
This is not a great time for the air transport industry globally. The aviation industry is one of the economic sectors devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which effect is still being felt as some countries of the world walk reluctantly into the second phase of the pandemic. COVID-19 has not only devastated the aviation industry, but it has also… read more
Nigeria, Jamaica to mark 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations with nonstop flights
In commemoration of five decades of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Jamaica, a leading tour operator, Nigerians Travel Too based in Lagos and the UK partnered the Jamaican High Commission in Abuja to launch direct flights from Nigeria to the Caribbean country.
Usually, Nigerians travelling to the island nation connec… read more
British Airways outlines Gatwick suspensions for Nov-2020 until Jan-2021
British Airways plans to temporarily suspend the following … read more
Qatar Airways resumes Miami flights and increases Chicago and New York
Miami (MIA) to Doha (DOH): QR 778 departs at 18:35 every Wednesday and Saturday and arrives at 16:25+1.
Chicago (ORD) to Doha (DOH): QR 724 departs at 01:30 every Saturday and Monday and arrives at 23:35. - Above holiday service accompanies QR 726 – departing daily at 19:10 and arriving at 17:15+1.
New York (JFK… read more
Arrival Of Railway Construction Vehicles For The Dapilon - Santou Railway
Construction vehicles for the Winning Consortium Railway Guinea (WCRG) of the Dapilon-Santou railway were successfully hoisted and lowered on the line at Dapilon station.
A total of 12 vehicles were transferred, the weight of which varied between 20 and 60 tonnes. Considering the technical complexity of the lifting operation plan, s… read more
Binter returns to Africa with 2 rotations per month to Mauritania
Mozambique calling: What South Africans should know before travelling to the beach destination
South Africans love Mozambique, and with the easing of travel restrictions, travelling to the country is so much easier. The Mozambique government recently revealed new travel requirements for visitors. Travellers are now allowed to produce a negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) based Covid-19 test results. The tests needs to be taken… read more
No high for flying as Africa air traffic down by 88.5%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that passenger demand in September remained highly depressed. It revealed this week that the total demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was 72.8% below September 2019 levels, which was a slight improvement over the 75.2% year-to-year decline recorded … read more
UNWTO and IMO call for safe resumption of cruise ship industry
In a joint statement issued today, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) highlight the importance of the cruise sector for the world economy. According to industry data, the cruise sector supports 1.2 million jobs and contributes US$150 billion to the … read more
African Tourism Board marks two years of success
The African Tourism Board is celebrating two years after its impressive soft launching and introduction to the global tourism arena during the World Travel Market (WTM) in London 2019. The organization had its first meeting on November 5, 2019. To celebrate this there will be a livestream. travel event today. To register click here.
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