Travel news overview

• Flights
• 02/02/2021 06:44

RwandAir adds Bangui to its network

RwandAir adds Bangui to its network.  The launch of this new route is part of RwandAir’s recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as it opens up new markets and destinations.

The airline will fly to Bangui twice a week on Wednesdays and Sundays and the flight is tagged to the existing route to Douala in Cameroon.

• Travel-tech
• Opinion
• 02/02/2021 06:42

Will Corporate Travel see a growing demand for Tech?

As the world moves into the second year of coping with COVID-19 and the many changes and consequences that the virus has brought about, traveller confidence remains a key focus for corporate travel managers. The question is, how can travel suppliers do their part to restore and nurture traveller confidence? According to research, the answ… read more

• Flights
• 02/02/2021 06:40

NANTA in shock over Dubai Airport Covid protocols, passenger

The recent Covid-19 Protocols put in place at the Dubai airport for passengers is giving the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), sleepless nights.

President of NANTA, Mrs Susan Akporiaye who expressed shock at the development says,  the latest covid 19 protocols from the Dubai airport Authority, requesting&… read more

Qatar Airways Privilege Club extends members’ tier status throughout 2021

Qatar Airways Privilege Club will extend its valued members’ tier status in recognition that travel plans continue to be impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This initiative will extend members’ tier status until 31 December 2021 and applies to our Silver, Gold and Platinum members whose tier is due to end this year and have … read more

• Flights
• 02/02/2021 06:37

FlySafair to launch flights to Mauritius as soon as possible

South African low-cost airline FlySafair has announced that it got its rights application approved to operate flights between South Af… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 02/02/2021 06:36

South Africa has released rhino & elephant poaching statistics for 2020

South Africa's Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has released the rhino and elephant poaching numbers for 2020. According… read more

• Flights
• 02/02/2021 06:35

Ghana: more than four years after renovation, Ho airport will receive its first commercial flight

Rebuilt in 2016, Ho Airport remains fallow four years later. Ghanaian companies have so far refused to serve it, seeing no economic interest. With the support of public institutions, Africa World Airlines is finally ready to take up the challenge.

By the end of March, Africa World Airlines (AWA) will open a route from A… read more

• Flights
• 01/02/2021 19:15

Why Airlines do no rush to fill SAA’s popular domestic routes

With state-owned South African Airways (SAA) grounded until July, its absence has impacted regional networks. Ideally, private airlines would have jumped at the chance to fill Southern Africa’s busy regional routes, previously dominated by SAA. However, government regulations are preventing airlines from filling in these routes.

Acc… read more

• Flights
• 01/02/2021 19:11

Air Namibia has restarted operations between Windhoek Katima Mulilo!

Namibia's cash-strapped national airline, Air Namibia, has restarted scheduled services between Eros Airport (ERS) in … read more

• Flights
• 01/02/2021 19:11

Astral Aviation signs interline agreement with Indian SpiceXpress.

Last month, Astral Aviation strengthened its fleet with the entry into service of its first Boeing 767-200F. Pushed by its wings by its new operational capacities, the Kenyan cargo carrier is increasing its partnerships in search of new markets.

Astral Aviation and SpiceXpress connect their two networks. The Keny… read more