Travel news overview

• Flights
• 20/04/2023 20:22

CemAir acquires new CRJ200LR, expects two more units

CemAir is currently the largest active operator of CRJ aircraft in Africa. Its fleet includes -100, -200, -700 and -900s variants. As it consolidates and expands its network, the South African carrier continues to expand its wings.

• Flights
• 20/04/2023 19:35

Madagascar Airlines (finally) obtains its AOC and operating licence

Established in December 2021, Madagascar Airlines has since been operating under a management lease the assets of Air Madagascar and its subsidiary Tsaradia, which is in the process of recovery.

But the confusion surrounding its legal and administrative status had given rise to many apprehensions and interpretations. The Civil… read more

• Flights
• 20/04/2023 19:01

Rwandair has launched flights between Kigali and Paris

The flag carrier airline of Rwanda, Rwandair, has introduced direct flights to Paris in … read more

• Flights
• 18/04/2023 23:03

Emirates A380 lands in Morocco

Emirates’ iconic flagship Airbus A380 today landed at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca, signalling a better way to fly between Dubai and Casablanca, as well as increasing travel demand in and out of Morocco.

Passengers onboard the first A380 to Morocco were in for an extra tinge of excitement as the superjumbo was dres… read more

• Flights
• 18/04/2023 22:07

Qatar Airways enhances services to Casablanca and Marrakesh

Qatar Airways flights to Casablanca and Marrakesh will resume on 30 June 2023, operating four times a week, on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The flight will be operated with the Boeing 787-8 with 254 seats: 22 Business Class and 232 Economy Class seats.

With the addition of Casablanca and Marrakesh, passengers can now enjo… read more

• Accomodation
• 18/04/2023 22:02

New Marriott International resort “Laïla” opens in Seychelles

Marriott International’s newly-opened branded hotel in Seychelles is set to present the island nation’s hidden gems to its guests who seek personalised experiences and are interested in establishing a relationship with the community.

Called laïla, the resort is owned by Seychellois businessman Gilbert Frichot, and i… read more

• Flights
• 18/04/2023 21:23

Air Mauritius resumes Delhi-Mauritius direct flights as from 4th May 2023

Passengers can now fly directly from Delhi to Mauritius, an island of serene white sandy beaches and tantalising turquoise blue ocean. To mark the resumption of direct flights from Delhi to Mauritius, Air Mauritius in association with the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority organised a Networking Gala Evening a… read more

• Destinations
• 18/04/2023 21:22

South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (April - August 2023)

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period April 2023 to August 2023. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 18/04/2023 20:57

Kenya: first African country to abolish the 100ml rule for liquids in the aircraft cabin?

Since 2006, the carriage of liquids in cabin baggage on aircraft has been limited to 100 millilitres per passenger. The measure, which has become a general rule, is beginning to be relaxed in some airports, notably in England and the Netherlands, and Kenya would like to follow suit.

• Miscellaneous
• 18/04/2023 20:34

Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA) debuts in Northern Cape

South Africa’s tourism and investment sector is well poised to take advantage of the improved global appetite for tourism, to optimise its contribution to the country’s economic objectives.

As part of this heightened optimism, a new flagship event will be added to the annual calendar. The inaugural Tourism Investment Forum … read more