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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for aviation-specific financial relief measures from the government of Nigeria to address the severe impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the air transport sector. Air transport has ground to a halt in efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. Along with the direct impact on jobs and com… read more
Air Mauritius has resumed commercial cargo operations to and from some designated destinations.
After a first flight to Paris, on Friday 01 May, a second one is planned for next Friday, 08 May. As from next week, Air Mauritius is considering twice weekly commercial cargo flights on the Paris route. Cargo services will be adapte… read more
Eight cruise ship deliveries have been delayed due to shutdowns across Europe, impacting shipyard’s building schedules, while a ninth (Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wish) may be delayed in the coming weeks. While European shipyards have now resumed operations, they aren’t able to work at full capacity due to slowdowns, supplier issues and social d… read more
While the world remains a standstill for the travel industry, many destinations, including Mauritius, are working as normal to lure in tourists when travel is safe to do so. The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) revealed in a statement that Mauritius is open for business as airlines and tour operators continue to take holiday b… read more
Qatar Airways will begin a phased approach to expanding its network this month. The Middle Eastern carrier said growth would be in line with passenger demand and the expected relaxation of entry restrictions around the world.
Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “As we follow the indicators of the global travel… read more
Consumer uncertainty is one of the greatest barriers facing the travel industry, and despite cases of COVID-19 stabilizing across South Africa, 70% of South African respondents in a recent survey by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, say they are still extremely concerned about the impact of COVID-19 - in comparison to the 1% that… read more
The Board of Directors of regional low-cost carrier Jambojet has appointed Mr. Karanja Ndegwa as its acting Managing Director, with effect from May 1, 2020. Mr. Ndegwa, who was the airline’s Chief Financial Officer, will take on the new role until a substantive Managing Director for Jambojet has been recruited and appointed.
Mr. Ndegwa tak… read more
Brussels Airlines last week filed planned operational schedule between June and August 2020, as the airline resumes operation on 15JUN20. For Intercontinental service, the airline will be offering following routes with reduced frequencies.
Planned operation remains subject to change, due to various travel restrictions.
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Listed airline company, Comair, today (May 5) announced that the group would enter business rescue to “safeguard the interests of the company and its stakeholders” after the COVID-19 crisis disrupted the implementation of a turnaround plan.
Comair was granted approval to suspend the trading of its shares on the JSE with immed… read more
The postponement of Expo 2020 Dubai is set to be approved by the Bureau International des Expositions, with the change of dates having already surpassed the required two-thirds threshold.
Following a request… read more
IATA calls on Nigerian Government to support aviation
Air Mauritius: Resumption of commercial cargo flights
New cruise ship deliveries delayed
How Mauritius is using the lockdown
Qatar Airways hopes to fly to 80 destinations by June
South Africans see impacts of COVID-19 worsening
Jambojet has new Acting Managing Director
Brussels Airlines June – August 2020 Africa operations as of 04JUN20
Also COMAIR under Business Rescue
Dubai Expo 2020 postponed to October 2021
