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East African airline bound for JNB
Uganda Airlines, based at Entebbe, has been planning direct operations into South Africa since its launch in August last year.
Those plans, interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, are finally coming to fruition and flights between Entebbe and OR Tambo International are set to start this month. The schedule is still unkno… read more
Travelport launches hotel Stay Safe Filter
Travelport has added a new Stay Safe feature for agents connected to its API or industry leading Smartpoint agency desktop solution. Stay Safe is a searchable amenity which enables hotels to highlight to travel agents that they have signed up to industry-wide safety initiatives, within the agent’s booking workflow, mak… read more
South Africa’s new LIFT airlines livery debutes on 31-year-old Airbus A320
South Africa’s newest airline will be taking off very soon, and to build anticipation, the carrier has been slowly giving us a glimpse of what its aircraft and branding will look like. Video posted to both Instagram and LinkedIn in the past day show a timelapse of one of its aircraft getting painted in the airline’s livery. At the crossro… read more
Victoria Falls on its way to becoming the City of Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls becomes the City of Victoria Falls tomorrow, with President Mnangagwa expected to formally confer the new status at a ceremony where he will also be granted the Freedom of the City, the highest civic honour in recognition of his contribution to the town's growth. It will be the first such honour to be given to… read more
Air Senegal adds an Airbus A321-200 to its fleet
Air Senegal took delivery of an Airbus A321-200 on November 28, 2020. The 18-year-old aircraft (6V-AMC, msn 1881) is owned by Carlyle Aviation Partners. It was previously operated Thomas Cook Airlines. Its arrival should help build the future development of its lines to Europe where it currently serves Paris, Marseille and Barcelona. … read more
From 2022, KLM will offer Premium Economy and a revamped World Business Class
The first KLM aircraft equipped with Premium Economy will take to the air in mid-2022 said CEO Pieter Elbers in an interview with Luchtvaartnieuws Magazine. From 2022, KLM will also offer a revamped World Business Class cabin.
“We continue to invest in our onboard product, also during the coronavirus crisis”, said Elbers. “We… read more
Tourism Booming in Lake Malawi National Park
More than 8 000 local people have visited Lake Malawi National Park since last year, the figure which the Department of Parks and Wildlife has said is the highest in a decade. Previously, not more than 3 000 local tourists visited the park.
Speaking on Wednesday the department Upper Shire Division manager, McPhillip Mwithokom… read more
Nigeria: Airlines fares raise 100%
One of the most expensive pricing regimes in local airfares may be upon the aviation industry, as ticket rates have more than doubled in a week.
The spike, which operators blamed on an exchange rate that hit N500 to $1 at the black market last week, has seen an average one-hour economy class seat of N33, 000 rise to N7… read more
Air Peace opens Lagos - Makurdi route
Air Peace, on Monday, commenced commercial three weekly flights into Makurdi, Benue State from the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos, thereby becoming the only airline to do so. The airline in a statement by Mr. Stanley Olisa, its spokesman said that the flight, which would operate on Mondays, Wednesday and Friday… read more
Four Seasons reveals what’s new for 2021 and beyond
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has revealed what’s in the pipeline for 2021.
“Exciting new hotel openings, renovations and enhancements are progressing across the portfolio, all with a focus on creating the most exceptional luxury experiences while welcoming guests safely,” says Christian Clerc, President, Global Operations f… read more
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