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Emirates restart its flights to Basra, but suspensions to Baghdad, Tehran and Beirut continue
Emirates Airline has officially announced the resumption of its flights to Basra in Iraq starting from October 17.
This development is a positive advancement for travelers wishing to continue their journeys to Basra, as a crucial c… read more
NANTA at WTM: Why we are putting Nigeria First
Susan Akporiaye is the immediate past president, National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA). She is the lead contact person for NANTA participation at the biggest global travel and tourism trade exhibition, the world travel (WTM) which will take place in London, November 5th to 7th, 2024.
An industry amazon and influencer, eff… read more
Etihad Airways embraces digital innovation with new Skypad technology
Etihad Airways is rolling out Skypad, an innovative digital tool designed to enhance the inflight experience for passengers. Developed in-house by Etihad’s Digital Transformation and Innovation team, Skypad represents a step forward in personalised air travel service.
Cabin crew serving in premium cabins have begun rec… read more
Sierra Leone and UN Tourism join forces to host Women in Tourism Regional Congress
The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs of the Republic of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with UN Tourism, proudly announces the Women… read more
Etihad Airways expands European network with daily flights to Dusseldorf and Copenhagen
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced enhancements to its European network. The airline will introduce daily flights to Dusseldorf, Germany, and Copenhagen, Denmark, providing passengers with increased flexibility and connectivity between Abu Dhabi and these key European cities.
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Namibia: NWR made changes to its shuttle service operations in Sossusvlei!
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state-owned enterprise mandated to run the tourism facilities within the protected areas of Namibia, has ceased operations … read more
Lagos State Government takes major step forward with Green Line Rail Mass Transit project
The Lagos State Government has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the ambitious Green Line Rail Mass Transit Project, which is set to traverse the expansive Lekki corridor within the state. This significant development aims to enhance the public transportation system in Lagos, providing residents with … read more
Flight delays, cancellations and fuel call for local route cut
The recent spike in flight delays and cancellations on local routes by indigenous airlines has triggered the call on the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to reduce the operating routes of some of the domestic airlines.
Aviation experts said that any airline with just two aircraft in its fleet should be restricted to a maxim… read more
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Park shops with changed opening hours
The Management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced that due to monthly stocktaking all shops in the National Park will have to temporarily change its operating hours on selected dates at the end of October… read more
CemAir suspends flights to Plettenberg Bay until April 2025!
South African domestic and regional carrier CemAir has announced that the suspension of flights to Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) in Plettenberg Bay has been extended to 10 April 2025 due to the continued do… read more
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