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Where does the Airbus A380 fly?
Following the resumption of Airbus A380 service by Lufthansa and Etihad Airways in June and July, respectively, there are now 10 carriers offering flights using the aircraft type in August 2023.
Emirates Airline accounts for about 68.6% of the capacity available this month, with 2.4 million seats available across 4,649 fli… read more
ATTA® connects changemakers for more responsible tourism in Africa
More than 100 members of Africa’s Western Cape tourism community attended a networking event in Cape Town on 3rd August, hosted by ATTA® in collaboration with WESGRO.
The networking evening saw industry leaders sharing their expertise and vision for a more responsible tourism industry. Attendees learned more about the ATTA® E… read more
Ibom Air wins Best On-Time Performance and Best Airline Awards
Ibom Air today clinched two prestigious awards as the Best On-Time Performance Airline in Nigeria and the Best Airline in Nigeria for 2022 at the annual Travelers Award hosted by the African Travel Quarterly Magazine.
The award was presented at the CHINET Aviation and Cargo conference held at the Marriott Hotel in Lagos.
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Flysafair to Fly to Maputo
he low-cost airline FlySafair has announced that it will open a new route between O.R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and Maputo.
The flights will begin on 5 October and operate four times per week with tickets from 1,400 rand (about 75 US dollars at current exchange rates) for the Johannesburg to Maputo leg, with… read more
Royal Air Maroc plans a Rabat-London Gatwick service for next autumn
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) currently offers 16 flights a week to London's two main airports - Heathrow and Gatwick. The carrier wants to increase its offer in this key market, which is home to a large Moroccan community.
Plettenberg Bay named South Africa’s third Whale Heritage Site!
The World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) has announced in May 2023 that Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape has been awarded Whale Heri… read more
ZTA turns attention to capacity building and market expansion for post-COVID recovery
Zimbabwe is focusing on building and strengthening its human capacity within the tourism sector as a means for driving gains as the sector fully recovers from the effects of COVID-19. The Southern African country is also looking at extending its market reach in order to shore up tourism numbers for this year and beyond.
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Comoros Airlines has no legal authorisation, warns regulator
In a press release issued at the end of July, ANACM's announcement follows advertising campaigns that have gone viral on social networks, announcing the opening of a direct Paris-Marseille-Moroni route by a company called Comoros Airlines.
Madagascar Airlines plans to return to Mauritius after a 2-year absence
Madagascar Airlines plans to deploy its new Embraer E190-E2 fleet to serve this market, located 1,085 km from its hub.
The Africa Showcase Roadshow makes a return to North America in September
The highly anticipated annual Africa Showcase roadshow is set to return this September, offering an exceptional opportunity for travel industry professionals to connect with an extensive array of leading African suppliers. With an impressive lineup of African experiences and properties, the event promises a dynamic blend of networking, … read more
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