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Qatar Airways to phase out B777
As major airlines are rethinking their fleet strategy due to the current pandemic and cost awareness, Qatar Airways (QR) has this week revealed its plans to retire its entire Boeing 777-200LR and 300ER fleet by 2024. The airline has plans to replace these aircraft with the Boing 777X they have on order. Qatar Airways Group CEO His … read more
flydubai resumes passenger flights on 7th of July
Today, flydubai has announced that it will resume passenger flights on July 7th to 24 destinations, increasing to 66 destinations over the summer. These flights can be booked on flydubai.com
flydubai will operate to the 24 following destinations, subject to government approvals: Addis Ababa (ADD), Alexandria (HBE), Almaty (AL… read more
US Travel Agency Air Ticket Sales Show Initial Signs of Recovery in May
Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) yesterday released data showing that ARC-accredited travel agencies experienced a 69% month-over-month increase in net sales from April to May 2020, showing preliminary signs of air travel recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Year-over-year net sales were still down 102%, with the consolidated dollar value of ticke… read more
Tsogo Sun takes over three hotels from Marriott
Tsogo Sun Hotels announced on Tuesday that they would be taking over three hotels from which hotel group Marriott International decided to withdraw.
Via its subsidiary, Hospitality Property Fund, Tsogo Sun Hotels owns a controlling stake in the three hotels, with which Marriott is terminating its relationship. The hotels are … read more
Dubai reopens: Exact Information for Dubai visitors and residents
We will see you soon is the message on the official Dubai Tourism information website visitdubai.com Soon is now defined to July 7, 2020, and Emirates Airlines, as well as Fly Dubai, are in full implementation for this big day.
COVID-19 isolation is about to be history for Dubai, when it will welcome visitors again from around the globe st… read more
Seychelles to Re-Open Borders to Low-, Medium - Risk COVID Countries
Seychelles will re-open its border to commercial passenger flights from low- or medium-risk COVID-19 countries beginning of August to revive the tourism sector with a new structure put in place to manage the re-opening, said a top health official.
The Public Health Commissioner, Jude Gedeon, told a press conference on Tuesday… read more
Social Distancing, Good Hygiene to Be Practiced On Seychelles' Beaches, Minister Says
Seychelles' Beach Control Committee will need to take measures to ensure that social distancing and good hygiene practices are being followed on the island nation's beaches as the country re-welcomes tourists in August, said the tourism minister.
The Minister for Tourism, Didier Dogley, told the press on Tuesday, that there i… read more
Egyptair July 2020 International operations - only to Addis in Africa
EGYPTAIR starting late-June 2020 is resuming scheduled International passenger service. Between 30JUN20 and 14JUL20, the Star Alliance carrier plans to operate 26 routes from Cairo. The following is based on GDS schedule listing as of 23JUN20. Planned operation remains subject to change.
Cairo – Abu Dhabieff … read more
How to stay healthy being on a trip - for your customers!
Traveling is such a unique experience that so many of us are craving right now, as a result of the coronavirus’ devastating impact on the travel industry. Although you can’t jet set tomorrow or probably even in the coming weeks, that shouldn’t stop you from planning a trip in advance. But as you envision yourself indulging at Parisian patisserie… read more
Sun International Hotels to implement South Africa’s safety guidelines when it opens
South Africa’s Sun International hotel says it plans to reopen its resorts, hotels, casinos and restaurants following the further relaxation of the country’s level 3 lockdown rules. According to businesstech.co.za, Chief executive officer, Anthony Leeming says that once the government announces the official return dates, the group will st… read more
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