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There are strong indications that aviation unions would once again disrupt the services of Arik Air over the failure of its management to implement the Condition of Service (CoS) and its unilateral decision to suspend workers of the airline since March 2020.A source close to the unions confided in our correspondent on Tuesday that the unions… read more
Unions may strike Arik Air Thursday
Airlines and Air Transport workers call for urgent government assistance to prevent jobs catastrophe
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have issued a joint statement calling for urgent government intervention to prevent an employment catastrophe in the aviation industry. Estimates from the Air Transport Action Group suggest some 4.8 million aviation workers’ jobs a… read more
US regulator to lift Boeing 737 Max as early as November 18
Boeing’s 737 Max could be approved to resume commercial service as soon as next week, with US aviation regulators finalising their review of fixes to the grounded jetliner.
The Federal Aviation Administration is set to announce the certification as soon as November 18, said people familiar with the process, who asked not to be named… read more
Tintswalo Boulders launches an exciting Marine Exploration Adventure
Tintswalo Boulders, a luxury accommodation in Cape Town has introduced an exciting Marine Exploration Adventure Experience for guests to explore the fascinating underwater world of False Bay where renowned cinematographer Craig Foster filmed ‘My Octopus Teacher’.
The 3-day package includes a snorkelling safari in wetsu… read more
Covid-19 insurance services now bookable via Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines
Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines are now offering their passengers a further option for even greater planning security in their travel plans, in addition to flexible rebooking options and the abolition of the rebooking fee. Additional Covid-19 services are now included in the existing insurance packages offered by the airlines' exis… read more
Accor signs its first properties in Djibouti
Accor is expanding its footprint in Africa after signing a management agreement with Kamak Investment to manage its first properties in Djibouti.
As part of its ongoing development strategy to expand its presence in sub-Saharan Africa, Accor is setting foot for the first time in Djibouti, with the launch of three ho… read more
Hope: Pfizer and BioNTech report COVID-19 vaccine with estimate 90% efficiancy
Pfizer and BioNTech announced (09-Nov-2020) their mRNA-based vaccine candidate, BNT162b2, against SARS-CoV-2 has demonstrated evidence of efficacy against COVID-19 in participants without prior evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection during Phase 3 clinical study.
The vaccine candidate was found to be more than 90% effectiv… read more
Qatar Airways: Simplified fare families across business and economy class
Qatar Airways launched (09-Nov-2020) simplified fare families across business and economy class.
Effective immediately, the carrier will offer Classic, Comfort and Elite fares in business class, and Classic, Convenience and Comfort fares in economy class.
Benefits of the fare families will include an additio… read more
Safe Air connecting Africa and the Middle East
The Kenyan airline Safe Air, which has now has bases in Dubai, Djibouti, Cairo, Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Nairobi and Mombasa, will serve these destinations on A320 and A321 aircraft.
Peter Kamile, chief commercial operator at Safe Air, said:
“We hold a valid Air Service License (ASL) and Air Operators Certificat… read more
Cape Verdean gvt. guarantees $ 1 million loan to Cabo Verde Airlines
The Cape Verdean state, a 39% shareholder, has guaranteed a loan of USD 1 million to Cabo Verde Airlines (CVA). This credit will allow the company to mitigate the impacts of the pandemic. CVA is always and urgently looking for a substantial long-term loan.Cabo Verde Airlines (CVA) can take out a loan of 100 million escudos (1,068,0… read more
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