Travel news overview

• Flights
• Miscellaneous
• 14/08/2020 14:01

Nigeria: As airlines battle for survival

The low passenger trafficand industrial disruptions are making it extremely difficult for the airlines to continue as going concerns. When Nigerians airlines were pushing for the resumption of flight operations after the coronavirus lockdown, many of them knew that passenger traffic would be low, but there were others who were sang… read more

• Rail
• 14/08/2020 13:58

At Arusha, the first train arrives after more than 30 years

The first test freight train arrived at Arusha Station after more than 30 years from Tanga on August 13, 2020.

The train arrived with a load of 400 tons of cement, where the Arusha District Commissioner in Hon. Kenani Kihongsi on behalf of the Arusha Regional Commissioner Hon. Idd Kimanta joined the people of Arusha in receiv… read more

• Flights
• Opinion
• 14/08/2020 07:25

Worsening impact of COVID-19 on African Aviation

Impact of COVID-19 on African Aviation and economics is worsening. Job losses in aviation and related industries could increase by up to 3.5 million. That is more than half of the region’s 6.2 million aviation-related employment and 400,000 more than the previous estimate.

Full-year 2020 traffic is expected to plummet by 54%… read more

• Flights
• 14/08/2020 07:20

British Airways Long-Haul ops changes

British Airways this week filed changes to Northern summer 2021 operation, effective from 28MAR21. Planned changes as of 12AUG20 is based on comparison to OAG schedules as of 02AUG20, Pre-COVID19 impact listing.

Additional changes will be filed in the next few months.

London Gatwick – Bridgetown Service… read more

• Flights
• 14/08/2020 07:16

Emirates: Now daily into Nairobi

Emirates has today announced the increase of its passenger services to Nairobi to dailystarting 17 August. The expanded schedule will offer enhanced connectivity for Kenyan customers to Emirates’ growing destination network via Dubai.

Emirates will operate its modern Boeing … read more

• Flights
• 14/08/2020 07:14

Lockdown in Namibia: Air Namibia suspends flights

Air Namibia has temporarily suspended all domestic flights after President Hage Geingob on Wednesday imposed a strict lockdown following an increase in community transmissions of Covid-19.

"Domestic flight operation will resume on 30 August 2020," the airliner said in a statement on Wednesday night, reassuring customer… read more

• Accomodation
• 14/08/2020 07:14

Best hotels in Africa list dominated by South Africa and Mauritius

TripAdvisorannounced its winners for this year’s Travellers' Choice Best of the Best awards this week, and we cannot stop dreaming about our next travel destination.

Every year, TripAdvisor's pulls together all the reviews, ratings, and saves that travellers share from across the globe — and use that info to spotlight the ver… read more

• Flights
• 14/08/2020 07:11

Asaba International Airport restarts operations

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has approved the re-opening of the Asaba International Airportfor commercial operations.

The approval was conveyed to the Delta State Government following the inspection of Asaba International Airport last week by officials of the NCAA to ascertain the level of preparedness … read more

• Flights
• 14/08/2020 07:06

BA considering pre-flight coronavirus tests

British Airwaysis currently exploring the possibility of introducing pre-flight coronavirus tests through a “third party” in an industry-leading move that could significantly boost passenger numbers.

A spokesperson for the airline confirmed to The Independent: “We are currently discussing the possibility of helping our… read more

• Destinations
• 14/08/2020 07:05

TBCSA publishes Covid-19 protocols safety app

The new app will aid in the safe reopening of the industry by training business owners on the safe implementation of the Covid-19 tourism safety protocols. Through a multi-stakeholder partnership, the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA), has launched a tourism and hospitality industry application, Opus4business App.

The n… read more