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Middle East mega carrier, Emirates Airlines, has said it is ready to resume operations to Nigeria as soon as the directive to that effect is given by the Federal Government. The Regional Manager, West Africa, Afzal Parambil, disclosed this in a chat with Daily Trust, saying once the approval was given the airline was ready to serve the Ni… read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released criteria for the use of COVID-19 testing in the travel process. Should governments choose to introduce COVID-19 testing for travelers arriving from countries considered as high risk, testing must deliver results fast, be able to be conducted at scale, and operate t… read more
As planned resumption of domestic flights draws nearer, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reiterated that passengers must arrive at least three hours before their scheduled flight takeoff time in order to go through check-in process and COVID-19 preventive protocols.
The agency, which made this known yesterday on … read more
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced that all three of its cruise brands, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will remain in lockdown until at least September 30th, 2020. The extension of its previously announced suspension of global cruise voyages includes all voyages embarking betw… read more
The second cruise ship under construction for newcomer cruise line Virgin Voyages has touched water for the first time, marking a major construction milestone. Valiant Lady, a sister ship to Scarlet Lady, was floated out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy ahead of her final fit out for an anticipated May, 202… read more
Istanbul Airpor t opened the third independent runway that was inaugurated in a ceremony by president Recep Tayyip Erdogan calling it “Turkey’s pride” when three Turkish Airlines flights took off from Istanbul Airport simultaneously last Sunday. It makes Istanbul Airport the first airport in Turkey and only the second in Europe to operate… read more
Business travel has been made more complicated by the many misconceptions and myths that have developed over time. Some think business travel is all glitz and glamour, with paid-for trips and champagne in first class. Others will tell you that business travel means long days, burn-out and loneliness. The truth is probably found somewhere in the … read more
Egyptian authorities announced that the country wi ll fully resume inbound and outbound international air traffic starting on July 1, 2020. The announcement was made Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation Mohammed Manar Inaba. According to the minister, this decision applies not only to resort areas, but also to Cairo and the airpor… read more
Ibom Air, which is owned by Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria, is one of the drivers of the state’s growth and one of the most successful, professionally managed enterprises in the region.
Ekpo did not provide any further details about the plans to launch international flights but hinted that the carrier would be getting more than one new … read more
According to Qatar Airways’ updated time table, the airline is planning to resume flights to various destinations in Southern and East Africa in June 2020 and July 2020.
Flights to Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) resumed today (16 June 2020), while flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban (South Africa), Windhoek (Namibia), M… read more
Emirates Awaits Nigerian Govt's Approval to Resume Flights
IATA releases criteria for COVID-19 testing
Nigeria: FAAN - Passengers Must Arrive Three Hours in advance
All three NCL-owned brands extend cruise suspension until September
Virgin floats out second cruise ship Valiant Lady
Istanbul inaugurates third runway at new airport
Egypt: International flights will fully resume on July 1
Ibom Air Plans to Launch International Service
Qatar Airways is planning to resume flights to Africa
