Travel news overview

• Flights
• 10/02/2023 17:37

Badr Airlines adds London to its network

A member of IATA since March 2022, Badr Airlines is currently the largest operator in Sudan. Over the past two years, the carrier has been expanding its fleet with the addition of Boeing 737-800 aircraft in preparation for international expansion.

• Flights
• 10/02/2023 17:37

Mauritius becomes the 1st African destination of the Indian company Vistara

Based at the Indira Ghandi International Airport in New Delhi, Vistara mainly serves India, but also some neighbouring countries, the Middle East and Europe. The Indian private airline, which is in the process of merging with Air India, will soon discover Africa, with its new service to Mauritius.

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 09/02/2023 20:23

South Africa has released rhino poaching statistics for 2022

The South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has released the rhino poaching numbers for 2022. According to Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, a total of 448 rhino were killed in … read more

• Flights
• 09/02/2023 20:23

Proflight Zambia to launch direct flights to Durban

Zambian airline Proflight Zambia is set to introduce direct flights to Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, … read more

• Flights
• 09/02/2023 20:21

Ethiopian Airlines xxplores Malta potential

Talks are underway for Ethiopian Airlines to launch nonstop flights to Malta, as well as flying onwards to destinations in the U.S. Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela hosted his Ethiopian counterpart Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali in Valletta, Malta's capital, where the two discussed ways to enhance … read more

• Flights
• 09/02/2023 20:20

British Airways announces codeshare partnership with Airlink

British Airways has announced a codeshare partnership with Airlink, improving connectivity between the UK, Europe, North America and more than 15 destinations in Southern Africa.

With bases in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban in South Africa, Airlink is a premium regional airline with a wide-reaching network of cities in 1… read more

• Destinations
• 09/02/2023 20:16

Northern Namibia: Temporary Closure of District Road 3636 (Okapya - Eheke - Onakamwandi)!

• Destinations
• 09/02/2023 20:16

Kruger National Park: Road closures due to heavy rains & flooding! [update #2]

update (09 February 2023):Skukuza Airport is open and flights will be operating. Access to and from the airport will be via the Shalati Train Bridge. Vehicles are to park adjacent to the day visitors parking and passengers and staff only will be permitte… read more

• Flights
• 09/02/2023 20:15

TACV obtains a state guarantee for a moratorium

Weakened by the health crisis and the difficulties linked to its renationalisation, Transportes Aéreos de Cabo Verde (TACV) - formerly Cabo Verde Airlines - regularly requests the State as a guarantor to help it take out bank loans, which are essential for the implementation of its recovery plan.

• Flights
• 09/02/2023 20:15

Zambia Airways to start regional flights and first Boeing 737 by March 2023

Zambia Airways started commercial operations in December 2021 as a 55/45 joint venture between the Zambian government and Ethiopian Airlines. After the missed announcement of mid-2022, the young startup is now showing all the guarantees for its regional rollout.