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Etihad Airways (Etihad) has announced the expansion of its partnership with AccesRail, the world’s leading provider of air-rail intermodal solutions. The partnership allows Etihad to use AccesRail’s expertise to enable its customers to book train and coach tickets in Europe in conjunction with their air fare using the airlin… read more
Ethiopian increases domestic flight services.
The destinations with increased frequencies include Bahir Dar (BJR) from 21 to 28 weekly flights, Axum (AXM) from four to seven (daily), and Gondar (GDQ) from 14 to 21 weekly flights.
Tewolde GebreMariam, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines said: “We are pl… read more
Emirates Skywards members in Nigeria amongst other travellers world-wide can now enjoy over 1500 new ways to earn miles, as the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has introduced a thousand new ways to earn Miles while shopping online with popular UK and US brands.
Members can now visit skywardsmilesmall.com, c… read more
South Africa's Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has re-echoed the tourism sector's vital role in getting the country's economy back from the ruins of the ravaging coronavirus pandemic. The Minister who was participating in the Tourism Sector Recovery Plan Webinar said ''We have a firm belief that tourism will be one of the fa… read more
On August 3, ASKY resumed its flights to some fifteen African countries. After more than three months of inactivity due to the global health crisis, the carrier, based in Lomé, Togo, returns to the air with resilience amidst several uncertainties.
While the reopening of air borders is gradually effective in several Afr… read more
The return of LAM-Mozambique Airlines is finally confirmed. From August 26, the Mozambican national company will connect its Maputo base to Lisbonin Portugal, once a week.
Every Tuesday the flight will leave the capital Mozambique at 8:00 p.m. local time. On the return trip, on Wednesdays, the flight will leave Lisbon … read more
India has sent 30 tonnes of technical equipment and material on board an IAF aircraft to Mauritius to help the country contain an oil spill on its pristine south-east coast. A 10-member Indian Coast Guard (ICG) team specialising in containing oil spill has also been deployed to Mauritius to extend necessary technical … read more
Kenya Airways is currently downsizing operations including staff rationalisation in what management believes will help cut costs. At least 1,500 employees among them pilots, cabin crew, administrative and technical staff are targeted in the process set to end in September.
The Star's Martin Mwita spoke to the… read more
In the perspective of the Covid-19 “new normal” outlined by the President of the Republic, the Ministry of Interior has decided to reintroduce the ‘Guia de Marcha’for all national and foreign citizenswishing to enter or leave Mozambique.
Although 22 border crossings (7 land, 10 air and 5 sea) are open again, and P… read more
Ghana will alow the resumption of international flights as of Septenber 1st. President Nana Akufo-Addo gave the go ahead whilst watching the infection situation very closely. Therefore, at the airport the governement will install a COVID-19 rapid testing system.
Usually, every week, at Kotoka International Airport arri… read more
Etihad Airways expands partnership with AccesRail in Europe
Ethiopian increases domestic capacity
Nigerian Skyward Members Get 1500 New Ways to Earn Miles
Ministerial Outlook: SA’s Tourism recovery
ASKY returns to the air without reducing its size
LAM returns to Lisbon after nine years of absence
India sending assistance to Mauritius
KQ: Downsizing not the solution
Mozambique: to cross the border only with Minister’s authorisation
Ghana to resume international flight on September 1
