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Etihad Airways expects the list of travel corridors between countries to grow this summer as the pace of Covid-19 vaccinations accelerates, herd immunity strengthens and rapid testing technology improves, its chief executive said. While the current lockdowns imposed by governments are a concern for the industry, a higher vaccine cu… read more
Cost reductions further accelerated and operating cash drain limited to around 300 million euros per month in the fourth quarter Carsten Spohr: “Internationally recognised, digital vaccination and test certificates must take the place of travel bans and quarantine“ Lufthansa Group Airlines prepared to offer up to 70 percent of capacity again in … read more
As vaccinations are rolled out globally and more countries require a negative COVID-19 test for passengers prior to travel, confusion around mandated requirements remains a concern for flyers. To address this issue and ensure airlines can effectively share the most up-to-date information, ATPCO unveiled new Routehappy Content: C… read more
Kenya Airways is struggling to get through on its Nairobi-Guangzhou route. Since February, the company has been disrupted in its operations, having been sanctioned by China several times due to cases of Covid-19 among its passengers.
Kenya Airways' Nairobi-Guangzhou route will remain suspended for an additional 4 wee… read more
Ethiopian Airlines and South Africa’s Airlink are well positioned to emerge as African industry winners from the Covid-19 pandemic, analysts say.
The outlook for South African Airways (SAA) and Air Mauritius, meanwhile, is bleak.
No African airline will emerge from the pandemic unscath… read more
Great news of infrastructure development on the continent as Radisson Hotel Group is adding to its portfolio in Africa, with a new property in each of Mali, Nigeria, Ghana and Ethiopia, and two in South Africa.
Ramsay Rankoussi, vice president, development, Africa and Turkey, at Radisson Hotel Group, says Africa has always been at t… read more
In the pursuit for excellence, organisations are constantly exploring new ways to work better and smarter. Sharing of best practice is a benchmarking mechanism which is at the forefront of many organisational strategies. Align to this, the Department of Tourism today hosted its 8th Sharing of Best Practices Workshop virtually with countri… read more
With the support of the French health authorities (DSAC OI, ARS and SAMU), the airline had undertaken a technical and operational feasibility study to operate long-haul flights for evacuation. This aims at unclogging health services in Reunion Island and Mayotte (Indian Ocean).
These operations require specific know-h… read more
Skyscanner has released new research which reveals that UK travellers are open to carrying digital health information if it allows them to travel internationally.
The new research, conducted by Skyscanner and OnePoll also shed light on traveller perception about the role vaccines will play in enabling future travel:
When asked… read more
Kiwi.com, Europe’s online travel agency (OTA), and Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider powering the global travel industry, today announced a new strategic partnership. The agreement will see Kiwi.com leverage Sabre’s well-established global position to support its continued growth and expand its market reach.… read more
EY sees more travel corridors in summer with vaccines easing restrictions
Lufthansa Group prepares for strong demand growth in 2021
ATPCO launches new content covering resting and caccination requirements
China extends Kenya Airways suspension until April to Guangzhou
Ethiopian and Airlink may be Africa’s post-pandemic winners
Radisson Hotel Group Accelerates Its Expansion Plans in Africa
Department of Tourism hosts Eighth Best Practice Workshop
Air Austral operates EVASAN flights between Reunion Island and Paris
83% of people would be happy to carry digital health passes in order to travel
Kiwi.com partners with Sabre to expand its reach
