Travel news overview

• Flights
• 01/12/2022 20:53

Ethiopian Airlines prepares its return to the Tigray region after 2 years of absence

Ethiopian Airlines (ETH) suspended flights to the Tigray region two years ago due to the armed conflict between the Ethiopian federal state and the rebel Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF).  Peace now seems to be returning as the two sides recently signed a peace agreement.

Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights to… read more

• Flights
• 01/12/2022 20:50

After Morocco, Ryanair aims to serve Egypt and Libya

Ryanair is far from finished with its records. From 168 million passengers expected this year, the Irish specialist in expensive flights is aiming for 185 million in 2023. It wants to achieve this by increasing the density of its flight programmes and by exploring new niche markets, notably in Egypt and Libya.

In th… read more

• Beyond Africa
• 01/12/2022 20:47

Ghana: Sunyani Airport Phase II Rehabilitation to Begin in 2023

Inaugurated in 1974, Sunyani airport in Central Ghana is one of the oldest in the country. This hub, recently reopened after 6 years of work (phase I), plays an essential role in opening up this agricultural part of the country.

Phase II of the rehabilitation of Sunyani airport, in the centre of the country, should begi… read more

• Flights
• 01/12/2022 20:42

Malawi Airlines adds 737-800 to its fleet

Malawi Airlines is regularly plagued by operational difficulties due to lack of aircraft. The Ethiopian Airlines joint venture now hopes to stabilise its operations and consolidate its network with the arrival of the new aircraft.

• Flights
• 01/12/2022 07:51

Why we allowed Aero Contractors to resume flight services

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has explained why it gave Aero Contractors the approval to resume flight services four months after the airline voluntarily suspended flight services.

The regulatory agency also said that it is working with all operators to ensure seamless travel in the coming weeks as air travellers… read more

• Flights
• 01/12/2022 07:50

Summer 2023: Air France continues to increase service to East Africa

Launch of a new route to Dar Es Salam (Tanzania) as a continuation of the service to Zanzibar; Increased flights to Zanzibar (Tanzania), Nairobi (Kenya) and Antananarivo (Madagascar).

Air France unveils the first new routes of its 2023 Summer flight schedule (April – October 2023), characterised by increased service to… read more

• Attractions
• 01/12/2022 07:49

Kruger National Park Calendar - January

Weather:

• height of summer
• very hot & humid days
• warm nights
• often spectacular lightning storms

Temperatures:

• between 18°C - 34°C (Fahrenheit: e.g. 34°C = [(34x9)]/5 + 32 = 93.2°F)
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• Flights
• 01/12/2022 07:49

South African Airways returns to Windhoek

South African Airways (SAA) is set to resume flights to Windhoek in … read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 01/12/2022 07:48

Namibia: New rhino poaching figures

According to the spokesperson of the Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Romeo Muyunda, Namibia has lost at least … read more

• Beyond Africa
• 01/12/2022 07:47

Global traveller survey reveals international travel is back

As the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) opens its 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh, a new global consumer survey has revealed that the appetite for international travel is now at its highest point since the start of the pandemic.

According to the survey of more than 26,000 consumers from 25 countries, conducted by YouGov for WT… read more