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Victoria Falls becomes the City of Victoria Falls tomorrow, with President Mnangagwa expected to formally confer the new status at a ceremony where he will also be granted the Freedom of the City, the highest civic honour in recognition of his contribution to the town's growth. It will be the first such honour to be given to… read more
Air Senegal took delivery of an Airbus A321-200 on November 28, 2020. The 18-year-old aircraft (6V-AMC, msn 1881) is owned by Carlyle Aviation Partners. It was previously operated Thomas Cook Airlines.
Its arrival should help build the future development of its lines to Europe where it currently serves Paris, Marseille and Barcelona. … read more
The first KLM aircraft equipped with Premium Economy will take to the air in mid-2022 said CEO Pieter Elbers in an interview with Luchtvaartnieuws Magazine. From 2022, KLM will also offer a revamped World Business Class cabin.
“We continue to invest in our onboard product, also during the coronavirus crisis”, said Elbers. “We… read more
More than 8 000 local people have visited Lake Malawi National Park since last year, the figure which the Department of Parks and Wildlife has said is the highest in a decade. Previously, not more than 3 000 local tourists visited the park.
Speaking on Wednesday the department Upper Shire Division manager, McPhillip Mwithokom… read more
One of the most expensive pricing regimes in local airfares may be upon the aviation industry, as ticket rates have more than doubled in a week.
The spike, which operators blamed on an exchange rate that hit N500 to $1 at the black market last week, has seen an average one-hour economy class seat of N33, 000 rise to N7… read more
Air Peace, on Monday, commenced commercial three weekly flights into Makurdi, Benue State from the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos, thereby becoming the only airline to do so. The airline in a statement by Mr. Stanley Olisa, its spokesman said that the flight, which would operate on Mondays, Wednesday and Friday… read more
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has revealed what’s in the pipeline for 2021.
“Exciting new hotel openings, renovations and enhancements are progressing across the portfolio, all with a focus on creating the most exceptional luxury experiences while welcoming guests safely,” says Christian Clerc, President, Global Operations f… read more
The 2021 edition of the Paris Air Show, which was scheduled to take place from 21 to 27 June 2021, has been cancelled. “The decision is a response to the international health crisis and the large number of visitors that this popular show attracts“, the organisation wrote in a statement.
“This reasonable decision was agreed upon unanimously… read more
Lufthansa Group will have shed 29,000 employees by year-end, bringing the total staff down to 109,000. Next year, the German airline will cut another 10,000 jobs in its home country as the company keeps on struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bild am Sonntag – citing unnamed company sources – said that Lufthansa would also axe 20,… read more
In a country that boasts favourable personal tax rates and relaxed emigration requirements, the Mauritian government has announced a new ‘Premium Long-Stay Visa’ programme.
Zainab Bouzaine, an immigration specialist at XpatWeb, said the new visa programme will likely appeal to South Africans who want to work remotely on the t… read more
Victoria Falls on its way to becoming the City of Victoria Falls
Air Senegal adds an Airbus A321-200 to its fleet
From 2022, KLM will offer Premium Economy and a revamped World Business Class
Tourism Booming in Lake Malawi National Park
Nigeria: Airlines fares raise 100%
Air Peace opens Lagos - Makurdi route
Four Seasons reveals what’s new for 2021 and beyond
The Paris Air Show 2021 cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Lufthansa Group will have shed 29,000 employees by year-end, Bild am Sonntag writes
Mauritius launches new visafor South Africas to stay long term
