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Emirates launches NDC access for agencies
Emirates has launched a new agent gateway for booking and ticketing using IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) standards. The airline says it will give its partners the ability “to enhance travellers’ journeys with customised products and services”.
Emirates Gateway offers agencies three different methods of accessing the airlin… read more
Morocco reopens for international travellers
The Moroccan National Tourist Office (MNTO) has confirmed that the national border regulations have been relaxed to international visitors, including passengers from the UK. As of now, travellers who do not require a visa can enter the country on presenting a negative Covid-19 PCR test where the results are dated no more tha… read more
Algeria relaunches domestic flights and reforms the national airline
Airlink with more services in Southern Africa
Airlink operates the largest African fleet of Embraer ERJ’s and E-Jets. Airlink’s re-introduced regional flight schedule will be phased in commencing from 5 October 2020.
Services will also be increased in South Africa from the major cities including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London, Bloemfontein, and … read more
Ever so often I meet Nigerians and visitors to Nigeria who don't know much about the many tourist attractions in the country. Having travelled across Nigeria myself many times over, I know there are 101 places to delight anyone, whatever their interests. If time permits, I will use this opportunity to mention a couple of attractions they should … read more
Nomad Africa Magazine gets nominated for the Africa Tourism Leadership Awards
The news comes on the back of the magazine’s growing acceptance in Africa and internationally, … read more
Nigeria: Already 27,000 international passengers arrived
Over 27,000 passengers have arrived in Nigeria since the resumption of international flights on September 5, after being grounded for months due to Covid-19, Lagos-based online newspaper Ripples Nigeria reported on Monday. The publication said the national coordinator of the West African country’s presidential task force on Covid-1… read more
Rep starts discussion about proposed Kano – Niger Republic rail line
A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Sada Soli (APC-Katsina), says the proposed Kano-Katsina-Jibia to Maradi rail line in Niger Republic and to Dutse-Jigawa, would boost economic development in the region.
In an interview with newsmen Soli said that those opposed to the idea and criticising government for the initia… read more
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Directives for Resumption of international flights
Ahead of the resumption of all scheduled and non-scheduled passenger flights in and out of Entebbe due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Government of the Republic of Uganda issued directives regarding the resumption of international flights.
They were contained in a letter signed off by Fred Bamwesigye Ag. … read more
Air Seychelles NW20 International operations as of 02OCT20
Air Seychelles has announced planned International service for Northern winter 2020/21 season, as the airline schedules service resumption from the week of 01NOV20, on board Airbus A320neo aircraft. Planned operation as of 02OCT20 as follows.
Mahe Island – Johannesburg 1 weekly (3 weekly from 01DEC20, 2 weekly fr… read more
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