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Royal Caribbean‘s new Quantum Ultra-class cruise ship, Odyssey of the Seas, has taken to the water for the first time, leaving her construction dry dock at the Meyer Werft shipyard this week. The float out of Odyssey of the Seas marks a major milestone in her construction timeline, with final fit out and finish, sea trials and deli… read more
Sky Mali is strengthening its fleet in anticipation of the imminent expansion of its domestic and regional network. The young carrier, launched in September and which operates a Boeing 737-500, has just leased an Embraer E145 previously operated by Westair Aviation. Its growth plan calls for the acquisition of a second 737-500 and two 60-seat turboprop engines.
Algeria's Prime Ministry announced (30-Nov-2020) the introduction of new health measures for managing the COVID-19 pandemic, subject to change.
Consequently, Algeria plans to allow for the resumption of domestic air service from 06-Dec-2020. This measure will result in the resumption of service to/from all southern provinces i… read more
Air Burkina opened on November 25, a route between Ouagadougou and Libreville. The route, operated via Cotonou, is operated twice a week, with its Embraer fleet.
The national Burkinabè company also offers a freight service on this line.
Last Wednesday, November 25, Air Burkina inaugurated its Ouagadougou - Cotonou - … read more
The CEO of Kulula. com owner Comair, Wrenelle Stander, has resigned from her position with immediate effect. This is according to a statement sent by the company to shareholders on 30 November, which also confirmed that Stander has also resigned as executive director of the board.
“In accordance with paragraph 3.59(b) of the JSE Lim… read more
Kenya Airways has resumed direct flights from Nairobi to New York. The route had been suspended since April due to the COVID-19 pandemic that slowed airlines’ operations worldwide. The national carrier has extended discounts for passengers booking their flights before December 10.
“Welcome back to the Big Apple! Today we resu… read more
Nigerian airline Azman Air has taken its A340-600 for a spin. For the first time since it was delivered in February this year, the ex-Virgin A340 has been flown on a series of promotional flights between Kano, Abuja and Lagos. The airline has hinted that route announcements will be coming soon.
Azman Air has finally got its A… read more
Airlines are facing the pressure of a fluid travel landscape with ever-changing border regulations and fluctuating passenger demand. This makes it vital for airlines to be agile and make quick, efficient and smart decisions. To this end, Airlink, a regional airline based out of Johannesburg, is partnering with Amadeus to implement … read more
The mystical Seychelles Islands remains a fantasy escape for travellers across the globe and, although the vicious pandemic has dwindled travel, the destination maintains its allure.
On the path to a slow yet steady recovery, the tropical paradise has seen the arrival of 98,894 up to November 15, 2020. Based on data provided … read more
The striking Radisson Blu Harare, billed by Portuguese architect OODA as the most important building to be designed in Zimbabwe’s capital over the last decade, is a worthy winner of our Project of the Week crown.Seeking to realise the bold ambition of creating a new icon for Harare, this forthcoming Radisson Blu property looks set … read more
Royal Caribbean: Odyssey of the Seas floated out
New airplane for Sky Mali
Algeria's domestic air service back in the air next week
Air Burkina adds Libreville to its network
COMAIR CEO steps down
KQ resumes flights to NYC
Azman Air’s A340 re-activated
Airlink and Amadeus to partner
The Seychelles Islands remains a tourist favourite
Project of the Week: Radisson Blu Harare
