Travel news overview

• Flights
• 11/09/2023 07:41

Congo Airways announces the temporary suspension of its activities as of today

The national company Congo Airways announced on Sunday, September 10, the temporary interruption of its activities across the country from this Monday, September 11.

In a press release, Congo Airways states that it has raised this option in order to improve the efficiency of its services and guarantee the safety of its passengers, i… read more

• Car rental
• 10/09/2023 21:20

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• Flights
• 10/09/2023 21:20

Updated: United Nigeria aircraft skids off runway

A United Nigeria Airline aircraft UA0518 from Owerri with registration marks 5N- BWY has overshot the runway while landing at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Runway 18L/36R.

The aircraft which overshot had 51 passengers and four crew members according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

A  statement by th… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 10/09/2023 21:08

2,000 Southern White Rhino to be released into the wild over bext 10 years

African Parks has purchased the world’s largest captive rhino breeding operation in a bid to rescue and rewild the rhino to safe and well-managed protected areas across Africa.

Johannesburg, South Africa, 04 September 2023 African Parks, a conservation NGO that manages 22 protected areas in partnership with 12 governments across Afr… read more

• Flights
• 10/09/2023 21:02

EK and UA expand codeshare partnership to include flights to and from Mexico

Emirates and United Airlines are expanding their codeshare partnership to include nine destinations in Mexico. This marks the first time Emirates has e… read more

• Accomodation
• 10/09/2023 21:02

Pullman Cape Town City Centre opens its doors to welcome guests

Pullman Cape Town City Centre, the first property under the Pullman Hotels & Resorts brand in South Africa, has found residence in the prestigious Triangle House - an architecturally acclaimed skyscraper standing tall at 104 metres, a vantage point from which guests are treated to awe-inspiring vistas of Table Mounta… read more

• Flights
• 10/09/2023 21:01

Mauritania: Binter returns to Nouadhibou after a 6-year absence

Binter has resumed its flights to Nouadhibou. Since Tuesday 29 August, the Spanish carrier has been offering a direct weekly flight every Tuesday, departing from Las Palmas (Grand Canaria).

• Flights
• 10/09/2023 21:00

New $3.8 Billion Angola Gateway Seeks To Become Regional Hub

A new $3.8 billion airport being built in Angola’s capital Luanda will seek to position the southern African nation as a regional aviation hub once the facility opens before the end of the year.

Speaking to Aviation Week, Coordinator of the Operational Office of the New Luanda International Airport José Paulo Nobrega says the proje… read more

• Flights
• 10/09/2023 21:00

Lufthansa Groups’ leisure airline Eurowings Discover becomes Discover Airlines

Eurowings Discover, the Lufthansa Group’s young leisure airline, has unveiled its new brand identity as “Discover Airlines.” This rebranding signifies its position as the Lufthansa Group’s premium leisure carrier in Germany, emphasising the joy of travel and exploration. The new design incorporates shades of blue, representing … read more

• Flights
• 10/09/2023 20:57

Turkish Airlines orders 10 more Airbus A350-900s

Turkish Airlines has announced a new order for 10 additional A350-900 aircraft, taking its total for the type to 40. This latest agreement is in addition to the one announced in August for 4 A350-900s. Turkish Airlines already operates a fleet of 14 A350-900s.

Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Air… read more