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Airlink re-introduces flights between Johannesburg & George
South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink is set to re-introduce scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and George Airport (GRJ) in … read more
Fully vaccinated foreigners allowed to enter the US starting 8 November
The White House announced on 20 September that it would lift restrictions on air travellers from over 30 countries from early November, but it stopped short of providing a precise date. The beginning of November becomes a firm date: 8 November. This will be valid for the air and land borders. The countries of the European Union are concerned, as… read more
Nigeria, Others Reject Vaccine Passports for Air Travellers
Nigeria has joined the rest of African countries to reject the idea of imposing vaccine passports on air travellers, stating that it amounts to discrimination.
Speaking in a programme monitored virtually by LEADERSHIP, the minister of aviation, Hadi Sirika said the proposal is against the intent of the Chicago convention on the need… read more
Eurail unveils new distribution platform providing travel partners with convenient rail ticketing op
Eurail, the train Pass that allows rail travel throughout 33 European countries with a single Pass, has unveiled a new distribution platform providing OTAs and travel companies with the ability to more easily sell Eurail Passes.
With a hassle-free API connection, distributors can seamlessly integrate, sell and i… read more
Lesotho has further relaxed lockdown measures
The Prime Minister of Lesotho, Dr Moeketsi Majoro on 10 October 2021 announced that the country moves back to an even more relaxed Blue Colour Coding Stage starting midnight of the same day. Under Blue Colour Coding Stage, the nationwide curfe… read more
Air Malta makes its longest non-stop flight ever to Kigali
Air Malta operated a charter flight to Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, on Friday 15 October. Departing Luqa at 2.15am with 135,690 AstraZeneca vaccines destined for the Rwandan government, flight KM7510 landed at Kigali International Airport this morning at approximately 8.50am local time.
This seven-hour direct flight, covering 4… read more
Int'l Ouagadougou-Donsin airport: EUR 220 million, 2025 for delivery and 30-year concession
The active phase of the long-awaited construction of the new Ougadougou-Donsin international airport can finally begin. Meridiam, the successful bidder for this mega-project, announced the signing on Wednesday 13 October of a 30-year concession agreement with the State of Burkina Faso for the design, construction, financing, operation and mainte… read more
The story of Ethiopian Airlines’ Boeing 757 fleet
Ethiopian Airlines is no stranger to Boeing narrowbodies. Indeed, aircraft from the US planemaker’s 737 series currently comprise its entire single-aisle fleet as far as jet-powered aircraft are concerned. However, the carrier has previously operated another Boeing twinjet, namely the 757. Let’s take a look at Ethiopian’s relationship wit… read more
Air Peace bags FAAN Safety Performance Award
Air Peace, has been recognised with the Distinguished Safety Performance Award by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, in Kaduna on Thursday, October 14, 2021. The award presented by the Kaduna Airport Manager and Chairperson, Airport Safety Committee, Kaduna International Airport, Mrs Amina Ozi-Salami (DGM), is in recognition… read more
Meeting to discuss the SGR Isaka - Kigali Project
The Director-General of the Tanzania Railways - TRC Masanja Kadogosa recently met with the Rwandan Ambassador to Tanzania Major General Charles Karamba and discusses the implementation of the modern railway construction project - SGR Isaka - Kigali. Dar es Salaam, October 05, 2021.
Tanzania Railways continues with the implementation… read more
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