Shock In Mauritius: Wakashio Support Vessel Sinks
Update: overnight reports had initially indicated the oil barge had sunk.… read more
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Breaking: Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights between Addis Ababa and Windhoek!
The flag carrier of Ethiopia, Ethiopian Airlines, is set to return to Namibia.
Effective 11 September 2020, the airline… read more
TUI Airways plans Banjul service from Nov 2020
TUI Airways UK in winter season plans to offer service to Gambia, on board Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Subject to further COVID19-related ravel restriction, the airline plans to operate 1 weekly flight each from London Gatwick and Manchester to Banjul. Planned operation as follows.
London Gatwick – Banjul… read more
Dutch company to supervise construction Banjul International Airport
The Gambia O.I.C. Secretariat, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport, Works, and Infrastructure and The Gambia Civil Aviation Authority,is pleased to announce the recruitment of Netherlands Airport Consultants (NACO) as the consultant for the Design and Supervision of the construction of an ultra-modern Presidential VVIP … read more
Ethiopian is phasing out the Boeing B767
Ethiopian Airlines proudly flies a very young fleet. Its Dreamliners have an average age of less than five years, while its A350s average just 2.5 years in service. But one model stands out like a sore thumb, and that’s the 767. With an average age of 17.2 years, these aircraft are moving rapidly towards a good age for retirement, … read more
“Path to Prosperity” Travel Think Tank Series
THE HUB Social Network is joining forces with top agents, suppliers and industry executives to construct a shared vision and a specific set of actions and tactics to help the travel industry to return to prosperity in the weeks and months ahead.
Each week on THE HUB Travel Think Tank, the group will workshop … read more
SA governement "hopeful" that international travel will open sooner than later
With the domestic tourism sector allowed to resume operations under South Africa’s level, the government’s next step is to work towards the reopening of international travel, says tourism minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane. “With the risk of the virus spread on a downward trend, we are hopeful that the opening of our borders … read more
Air Namibia’s flight operations remain suspended
Namibia’s flag carrier, Air Namibia,has extended the suspension of domestic flights due to the travel restrictions, which prohibit exit and entry into the restricted City of Windhoek, Okahandja and Rehoboth Local Authority Areas.
The suspension has been extended till such time when local travel will be allowed again. Additiona… read more
Air France with more flights out of Paris-Orly
With the reopening of Paris-Orly airport at the end of June, Air France is adapting its network and progressively increasing its flight capacity. As from 31st August, more than 20 destinations in Metropolitan France and the Overseas Departments are being served on departure from the South Parisian airport. Air France welcomes… read more
Bankrupt Trump Hotel Vancouver closing
The Trump Hotel Vancouverhas just closed permanently, meaning that there are no longer any Trump properties in Canada.
The Vancouver Sun is reporting that the Trump Hotel Vancouver is ceasing operations permanently. The pandemic is given as the reason for the hotel shutting down, though presumably there’s a bit more to… read more
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