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KQ unveils tailored travel portal for customers
The Kenya Airways (KQ) customers can now create, book, and pay for tailor-made holiday packages in real-time on a specialised online platform offering personalised service.
The platform dubbed KQ Holidays allows for seamless booking of flights, accommodations, airport transfers and tours and can cater to a diverse arra… read more
Capitalizing on our Tourism potential
No one has ever put in doubt the tourism potential Ethiopia avails. We have seen countries with much less attractions benefiting enormously economically from their tourist attractions even if they are not as numerous and varied as ours. The Ethiopian government realizes that tourism is a huge economic asset that should be exploited to the maximu… read more
UN Tourism shines a light on investment prospects in Zambia
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Zambia’s economic outl… read more
TAAG Angola Airlines increases services to South Africa
TAAG Angola Airlines, the flag carrier of Angola, is set to introduce additional flights to … read more
Foreign registered aircraft use for illegal charter operation
A Ministerial Taskforce on Illegal Air Charter Operations and Related Matters has uncovered a huge gap in the civil aviation industry in Nigeria. The committee in a preliminary report, obtained by Daily Independent exposed the use of private foreign registered aircraft for illegal charter operations by some approved chartered operators in the co… read more
Keyamo threatens to move British Airways out of Lagos
Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has threatened to move British Airways out of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos following the refusal of the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (UKCAA) to allow Air Peace to fly directly to Heathrow International Airport London.
Turkish Airlines will offer free, unlimited Wi-Fi across the entire fleet
Turkish Airlines is working to provide all passengers with free, unlimited and fast connectivity service within 2 years, starting from the end of 2025.
As part of this initiative, Turkish Airlines plans to retrofit its existing fleet with the latest in-flight connectivity (IFC) technologies and equip the new aircraft with the… read more
NiMet certifies Enugu Airport for ISO 9001:2015
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (Nimet) has certified the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu to its quality management system ISO 9001:2015 scope for the provision of Aeronautical Meteorological Services (AMS) to the Aviation industry.
A statement by Nimet, said that this feat was achieved after a successful t… read more
Liberia is booming with new visa-free entry for 16 countries
Liberia offers a rich blend of culture, history, and natural beauty, making it a fascinating travel destination. Citizens from 16 countries, including South Korea, Senegal, and Nigeria, can travel to Liberia visa-free, simplifying and easing their entry. From pristine beaches and lush rainforests to vibrant cities and historic sites, Liberia has… read more
Aircraft Wet LeasingkKilling Nigeria’s sustainability – Keyamo
Wet leasing of aircraft by the Nigerian airlines is killing the sub-sector’s capacity to grow and their sustainability, Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has said. The minister also said that one of his primary aims was to grow the sector and empower Nigerians.
A statement by the Nationa… read more
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