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Ethiopian Airlines vs Kenya Airways vs SAA
The African aviation market has seen plenty of change in the past years. As South African Airways’ situation has worsened, that of Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways has improved. The two have battled to become the leading hub in East Africa. Ethiopian Airlines has moved ahead now, but this was not always the case. This article l… read more
New airline plans to fly direct from Joburg to Czech Republic and Croatia
An ambitious new Croatian airline startup has announced plans to launch direct flights between Johannesburg to Prague in the Czech Republic and Dubrovnik in Croatia. The airline, called PRAGUSA.ONE, also plans to fly to New York, Los Angeles, Beijing, Tokyo and a number of other destinations.
But the start-up, w… read more
Passenger figures are increasing steadily
Entebbe International Airport has registered an increase in the number of daily passengers with an average of 2,194 per day in February up from 1,868 in January 2021.
"The daily average of 2,194 in February 2021 is, therefore, the highest that the airport has recorded since the resumption of commercial passenger operations. While th… read more
Cunard Line to resume with cruise season of short roundtrip cruises from UK
Cunard Line has cancelled its planned 2021 summer cruise season for all three of its ships and will instead cruise a series of shorter roundtrip voyages from Southampton, UK. Cunard’s shorter roundtrip cruise program from the UK presents a golden opportunity to anyone who has always wanted to take a Cunard cruise, but lacks … read more
Airlink to introduce an additional frequency to Pemba
South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink has announced the introduction of an additional frequency between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Pemba Airport (POL) in the port city of… read more
Grumeti Air expands regional
The Arusha-based carrier will offer regular flights between the Serengeti region (northern Tanzania) and Kigali in Rwanda. The route will be operated three times a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday), without competition, by Cessna 208B Grand Caravan.
Returning from Kigali, the flight will only serve Sasakwa, Seroner… read more
Mauritius Implements Nationwide Lockdown Following 15 COVID Cases
The government of the Republic of Mauritius has implemented Covid-19 public health protocols and placed the country in temporary confinement until 25 March 2021 to keep the Indian Ocean country as safe and secure as possible. This follows the reporting of 15 cases of Covid-19 cases in the community.
International and d… read more
Destination Gambia Named Among World's 10 Best Ethical Destinations 2021
Despite the devastating effects of global corona virus epidemic on global tourism industry, Destination Gambia has been named among the World's Ten Best Ethical Destinations 2021 by the Ethical Traveler.
The Gambia was named (in alphabetical order, not in order of merit) alongside nine other countries by Ethical Traveler 2021 list o… read more
LAM – Moçambique becomes the exclusive airline of all Mozambique
Since the lifting of travel restrictions, LAM – Moçambique has reconnected with most of its regional network.
Domestically, the Mozambican public carrier connects almost all major cities. It is on the strength of its national presence that the French giant Total requested its services. Since March 1, LAM - Linhas Aéreas de … read more
Angola reopens its skies to Portugal, Brazil and South Africa
On January 16, Angola suspended its air links with Portugal, Brazil and South Africa, in response to new variants of Covid-19.
Two months later, the government lifted the restriction allowing TAAG Angola Airlines to regain its main markets. As of Thursday, March 11, regular commercial flights are once again authorize… read more
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