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Sky Mali to launch domestic services
Privately owned African startup Sky Mali, having secured its air operator’s certificate (AOC), is planning to launch flights to four domestic destinations.
Sky Mali was founded in 2019 and took delivery of its first aircraft-a Boeing 737-500-on March 24. The airline has now completed its demonstration flight.
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Mali to open air borders today
Sky Mali obtains its air operator license
Radisson Hotel Group Signs 15 New Hotels Across EMEA in Q2 2020 →
Radisson Hotel Group announces 15 new hotel signings across EMEA in Q2 2020. The new signings re-affirm the Groups commitment to its ambitious 5-year development plan. Radisson Hotel Group continues to expand its new brand architecture and further strengthen its presence across EMEA.
Elie Younes, Executive Vice President & Chie… read more
Fly540 resumes operations across extended domestic network
As of 15th of July, have Kenya’s leading domestic airlines resumed operations.
Information received indicates that Safarilink’s flights to Ukunda and Vipingo are literally booked to capacity over the coming days already while Jambojet, the Kenya Airways’ subsidiary, has also reported a very encouraging booking trend. Several coastal … read more
Jambojet Plans Mid-July Return
Kenya’s low-cost regional airline Jambojet is planning a return to the skies beginning next week. As President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday announced a gradual reopening of the country’s economy, this morning, the carrier issued a statement saying it would resume flights to five local destinations beginning July 15th.
The Kenya Airways’… read more
Hotels: ‘Buy now, stay later’ sales strategy
Several hotels in Africa are quickly adapting to the present reality, and making sales adjustments as the hospitality industry and tourism industry in general has suffered a massive blow from the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. As the tourism sector struggles to recover from the economic impact brought by the pandemic, the hotels have started ado… read more
Where Do Millionaires Stay While on Holiday in Africa?
When money isn’t a limit to picking the finest African holiday, where would you stay? Gorgeous views, original art, fine furnishings, discreet service and only the very best in food, design and location. We looked east and west, north and south to find the ultra luxurious places where only the rich can afford to stay. Here’s our take on where mi… read more
Dakar freight line rebuild completed
Reconstruction of the metre-gauge freight railway through the suburbs of Dakar has been successfully completed, despite the constraints imposed by new working arrangements to protect against coronavirus.
The electrified 1 435 mm gauge TER express rail link to the capital’s Blaise Diagne International Airport is being built alongs… read more
Air France returns to Monrovia
Starting 20th of April 2020, Air France will once again operate to Monrovia (Liberia). Air France will scheduled five weekly flights operated by Airbus A330-300 with a capacity of 224 seats (36 in Business, 21 in Premium Economy and 167 in Economy class). Air France will serve Monrovia as an extra leg departing from Bamako (Mali) on Monda… read more
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