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Kenya Airways will fly to New York daily
Kenya Airways (KQ) will be flying to the United States of America (USA) daily as it ramps up upcoming demand for air travel in the summer season. Since January, the national carrier has been flying five times a week to America due to low demand.
The increase in frequency is in anticipation of an increase in demand for flights… read more
FlySafair named Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa for the third consecutive year
For the third year in a row, South African airline FlySafair has been named Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa in the 2023 Skytrax World Airline Awards. Fastjet (Zimbabwe) came in second in the ranking, followed by Nouvelair (Tunisia), Jambojet and fly540 (both Kenya).
Fl… read more
The expansion project of Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) in Harare
The expansion project of Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) in Harare, Zimba… read more
Metro Express Mauritius: Phase 4A project implementation underway
Metro Express Ltd has confirmed that it is entering the next stage of its ambitious rail expansion project in Mauritius. This exciting new phase, known as Phase 4A, will extend the existing line from Mahatma Gandhi Station in Reduit to St Pierre, adding an additional 5.7km of track and introducing four new stations in Telfair, Data… read more
Seabourn and Carnival revamp room service and dining room menus
Seabourn and Carnival Cruise Line have announced new dining menus debuting this week on select ships, with plans for further roll out across the fleet.
Seabourn will offer a new 24-hour in-suite dining menu with an array of gourmet dishes prepared by the cruise line’s chefs, while Carnival Cruise Line has revamped its main di… read more
Ethiopian Airlines increases its flights to Russia
Moscow became Ethiopian Airlines' 120th international route when it was inaugurated in December 2018. The service was temporarily suspended during the health crisis.
Cape Town: Update on the state of Table Mountain National Park following the current adverse weather
South African National Parks (SANParks) is urging visitors to Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town to proceed with caution or avoid carrying out activities due to the current adverse weather conditions the Mother City has been ex… read more
Etihad schedules Russia network expansion
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways plans to expand its Russia network during the upcoming northern winter season, as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to maintain its neutral stance on the war in Ukraine.
The airline has commenced ticket sales for a new route to St. Petersburg, wh… read more
EgyptAir to launch first service on Cairo-Manchester route
EgyptAir will open service between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Manchester Airport (MAN)in the UK, connecting the cities by air for the first time since 2015.
From July 15, the CAI-MAN route will be flown 5X-weekly by the Star Alliance carrier with a Boeing 737-800 ai… read more
Zimbabwe showcases investment opportunities at Africa Hospitality Investment Forum
Zimbabwe is a remarkable resource center and its diversified economy makes it an attractive destination for investment, not forgetting to mention the good climate, nature, culture lovers and hospitable people. It is famous for its beautiful landscape and also known for its diverse wildlife and rich history.
The Ministry of… read more
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