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Condor Sep&Oct 2020 Long-Haul operations: CPT, MRU, MBA, ZNZ, WDH
Condor this week filed additional changes to its planned long-haul operation. As of 11JUN20, the airline plans to resume long-haul service from September 2020. Planned operation remains subject to change, pending on various travel restrictions.
Frankfurt – Cancuneff 01SEP202 weekly
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South Africa: COVID-19 has huge impact on accommodation industry
The COVID-19 pandemic and national lockdown have drastically impacted the South African travel accommodation industry. As a direct result, many small businesses devastated by financial hardship are now forced to seek some form of financial aid. Nationwide survey of accommodation establishments was conducted, to ascertain how this pandemic… read more
Western Cape Economic Development and Tourism On Opening of Cape Town International Airport
Today (10 June 2020), Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier, and City of Cape Town's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management, Alderman James Vos, visited Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) to assess the steps taken by airport management to re-open the airport, and ensure the safety of … read more
Emirates July to October 2020 operations - published today
Emirates in the last few days continue to adjust planned operation between July and October 2020. As of 0830GMT 10JUN20, latest adjustment sees the airline continue to downsize operation, compared to previous report on Airlineroute on 04JUN20.
Planned operation changes remain possible, as it may be impacted by… read more
Namibian President thinks Air Namibia’s should be liquidated
In his State of the Nation Address on June 4th, Hage Geingob, the Namibian President, called for the liquidation of the country’s flag carrier. According to his remarks, the airline has not been turning a profit and must be liquidated instead of being given additional bailouts. This comes as the airline industry as a whole is facin… read more
South Africa: SANParks to open National Parks for self-drive day excursions!
South Africa National Parks (SANParks) today (06 Jun 2020) announced that self-drive excursions for day visitors will be permitted from 08 June 2020 in National Parks in South Africa that cater for self-drives. SANParks is limiting face-to-face contact between staff and guests by encouraging online and telephonic day visit bookings and full paym… read more
British Airways July 2020 updated Long-Haul operations
British Airways in the last 24 hours gradually updated its planned long-haul operation for the month of July 2020, which sees additional service resumption. Planned operation as of 03JUN20 as follows.
Planned operation remains subject to change, and may be impacted by various travel restrictions.
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Emirates July – October 2020 operations updated
Emirates in the last 24 hours filed additional service changes for the remainder of Northern summer 2020 season, as the airline continues to downsize planned operation (compared to previous filings) in July and August 2020.
Planned service adjustment as of 0800GMT 04JUN20 as follows. Planned operation changes remain po… read more
South African Airports Are COVID-19 Ready
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has expressed confidence that the aviation industry and the country's airports will adhere to COVID-19 regulations and directives, as the sector reopens.
The Minister made the declaration on Wednesday at the O.R Tambo International Airport, where he was inspecting the airport's adherence to lockdown regula… read more
Cabo Verde to welcome international tourists in July
Cabo Verde is the latest destination to open to international travellers in July.
The West African country, famed for its rugged beaches and volcanoes, will welcome tourists to their country to pick up the pieces following Covid-19. According to voyagesafriq.com, the country depends heavily on tourism as a catalyst for economic grow… read more
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