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LATAM resumes flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg
LATAM Airlines has resumed its flights to Africa by relaunching the Sao Paulo – Johannesburg route. Thanks to interline agreements with partner airlines in Africa, passengers can access 47 destinations, including Mozambique, Angola, Nigeria, Senegal, and the Ivory Coast, among others.
The airline aims to transport a… read more
Strong passenger demand continues in July, according to IATA figures
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the post-COVID recovery momentum continued in July for passenger markets.
Total traffic in July 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) rose 26.2% compared to July 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 95.6% of pre-COVID levels.
Domestic traffic for … read more
ASKY takes delivery of two Boeing 737-8 MAX
After sealing a lease agreement with AerCap, the leading global commercial aircraft lessor, for two Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft on May 22, 2023, ASKY, the Pan-African Airline, is elated to formally introduce its two Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, bearing the registration ET-BAQ & ET-BAR. These aircraft have a seating capacity of 160, includ… read more
TBCSA Leadership Summit: Cultivating Tourism expansion via sustainable partnerships
The 2023 Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) Leadership Conference is currently taking place in Sun City, North West. This marks its second edition, gathering public and private sector stakeholders, dignitaries, guests, and contributors to both local and global tourism. This year, it is themed "Tourism: The Engine for Growth,… read more
The Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA)
The Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA) has announced the dates for the "Free Access Week 2023". Entrance will be waived for day visitors to twelve Nature Resorts in the Eastern Cape from 30 September 2023 to 0… read more
Flynas to fly to Addis Ababa from two Saudi cities
Saudi Arabia’s flynas will open service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) from two of its Saudi bases in October.
The LCC will launch flights from Jeddah to the Ethiopian capital from Oct. 9. On the same date, flynas will commence service from Riyadh to ADD. Both routes will be operated 3X-wee… read more
Limpopo Wildlife Resorts (LWR) has announced the dates for the "Mahala Week 2023"!
Limpopo Wildlife Resorts (LWR) has announced the dates of the "Mahala Week 2023". Entrance will be waived for visitors to eleven Nature Resorts in Limpopo from 11 September 2023 to 17 September 2023. The free access initiative… read more
ET to resume direct flights to Bangui, Central African Republic
Ethiopian Airlines Group, has announced it will start thrice weekly passenger services to Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR), as of November 15, 2023.
Bangui is not only the capital, but it’s also the largest city of the Central African Republic (CAR), and it serves as an important part of the country.
The flight to… read more
AKWAABA ’23: Ibru urges youths to Pursue passion
The publisher of Nigeria’s flagship Newspaper, the Guardian, Mrs. Maiden Ibru has advised the youths to focus on what they have interest in.
This is just as she urged everyone to embark on a walk everyday to enhance their health status.
Mrs. Ibru who gave the advice at the Day Two of ongoing 19th Akwaaba African Travel… read more
FAAN begins relocation of airlines to New Int. Airport Terminal
Due to the unfortunate fire incident at the old terminal of Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos Wednesday, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN has started relocating airlines, government agencies and other stakeholders to the new terminal.
Though, this has caused a lot of inconveniences to passengers and other … read more
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