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Hi Fly is planning the phase-out of its Airbus A380 at the end of the lease term later this year, following almost three years of successful operations worldwide. The decision to not extend the initial agreed lease period came as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic, that drastically reduced the demand for very large aircraft.… read more
Air Peace says, it is pleased to announce the arrival of another ERJ-145 which has undergone a C-Check.
The aircraft, with registration number 5N-BVD, arrived Lagos last night. Most of our aircraft were out on C-Check during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they have started arriving one after the other.
It can be recalled that just… read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has enhanced its Travel Industry Designator Service (TIDS) and will also no longer charge travel agencies to use the service. With the improved overall user experience, agencies can now self-manage their profile online, simplifying the processes for both themselves and the travel s… read more
The World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation announced the release of a new publication titled The Youth Travel Industry and COVID-19.
This report provides a summary of survey results derived from the WYSE Travel Confederation COVID-19 Travel Business Impact Survey for the period March – Augus… read more
The Visa card enables users to convert cryptocurrencies to U.S. dollars at time of purchase and comes via partnership with cryptocurrency fintech platform BlockCard.
Users will be able to make payments and withdraw funds at over 45 million merchants and ATM locations worldwide, according to a press statement. At launch, the card is availab… read more
Players in the Nigerian aviation industry have argued that rather than the Federal Government to dissipate energy in re-establishing a new national carrier for the country, it should create an enabling environment for indigenous carriers and participate in aero politics to help them remain in international routes. OLUSEGUN KOIKI writes.
Th… read more
The airport is a public place where anyone traveling are allowed access, off course there are many workers who are also allowed entry due to the role they place of ensuring seamless facilitation, security, safety and comfort for the traveling public. The airport terminals are secured space and anyone who tries to breach security will be answerab… read more
Kenya's tourism marketers on Friday
launched tourism brand identity for the coastal region as part of
efforts to revive the sector which has slumped due to the COVID-19
pandemic.
Joseph Boinet, chief
administrative secretary Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, said the
launch of the Kenya Coast Tourism brand identity … read more
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday launched the Chinese-constructed 104-km Musita-Lumino-Busia-Majanji road linking the eastern part of the country to the border district of Busia in Kenya.
Katumba Wamala, minister of Works and Transport, said the road was upgraded from gravel to bitumen standard. Wamala, while say… read more
The Secretary General of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili arrived in the country for an official 3-day visit, on Sunday. The visit is aimed at strengthening the tourism revival strategy and to pay tribute to the efforts done so far to save livelihoods and jobs.
This is Pololikashvili first visit to Namibia an… read more
Hi Fly to phase out its only Airbus A380 at the end of the year
Air Peace receives another ERJ-145 from C-check
IATA upgrades Travel Industry Designator Service (TIDS)
New research report: The Youth Travel Industry and COVID-19
National Carrier: Investing In Another White Elephant Project
Lagos Airport: Safe haven for Lunatics, hawkers and beggars?
Kenya: Coast brand identity to showcase tourism
Uganda launches road link into Kenya
UNWTO Secretary-General Lands in Namibia
