Travel news overview

• Flights
• 27/03/2023 21:00

Air Peace begins direct flights from Nigeria to Israel

West Africa’s biggest carrier, Air Peace has attained another milestone, as it begins its first direct flight from Nigeria to the State of Israel on April 20, 2023. This is a great feat for the airline and a huge relief to Nigerians and Israelis who have to travel for 27 hours from Nigeria to Israel via other nations but direct fli… read more

• Cruise
• 27/03/2023 20:57

Silversea lays keel of new luxury ship Silver Ray at Meyer Werft shipyard

Silversea Cruises and Meyer Werft have celebrated the keel laying of the second Nova-class ship, Silver Ray, on March 23rd, 2023. The keel laying marks the start of a ship’s assembly and comes after the steel cutting, which marked the start of construction.

The ship’s pre-built blocks will now be assembled in dry-dock and welded tog… read more

• Flights
• 27/03/2023 20:56

Guinea launches the renovation of the regional airports of Kankan and Faranah

The project to rebuild regional airfields is one of the strategic axes of the national policy for the development of the transport sector, initiated by the transitional government in office in Guinea. In 12 months, the authorities urgently want to modernise 5 platforms.

• Flights
• 27/03/2023 13:31

Etihad Airways enhances interline and codeshare agreements with six airlines

Abu Dhabi-based carrier teams up with six African, Asian and European airlines to offer guests more destinations and greater choice New and enhanced connectivity facilitated by Etihad’s switch to the Amadeus Altéa Passenger Service System

Etihad Airways has launched reciprocal interline partnerships with three new airline partners –… read more

• Destinations
• 27/03/2023 13:29

Angola gives itself two years to certify Catumbela and Lubango airports

Angola welcomes an average of 3.5 million air passengers per year, of which around 70% are handled by the Luanda hub (Quatro de Fevereiro) alone. Backed by its geographical position, the Portuguese-speaking country wants to multiply its gateways and attract more international passengers.

• Flights
• 27/03/2023 13:28

Camair-Co returns to the Central African Republic after 3 years

At the peak of its operations, Camair-Co served almost all Central African capitals and four routes in West Africa. In 2019, it was forced to refocus on the domestic market as it faced operational and managerial challenges. With the situation under control, the Cameroonian national flag is gradually rebuilding its regional network.

• Flights
• 27/03/2023 13:23

RwandAir continues fleet expansion with new wide-body jet

RwandAir has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its third long-haul aircraft. The Airbus A330-200, registered 9XR-WX, is based at the carrier’s Kigali hub, and offers customers a leading experience in the skies.

The aircraft will allow the Rwandan carrier to further expand its long-haul operation, with additional… read more

• Flights
• 27/03/2023 13:21

South Africa: Airlink and Etihad Airways launch reciprocal interline partnership!

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways, the second flag carrier of the … read more

• Flights
• 27/03/2023 13:20

Air France increases number of non-stop Nairobi-Paris flights

French national carrier Air France has increased its non-stop flights between Nairobi and Paris in response to growing demand.

Beginning June 15, 2023, the airline will fly to Nairobi seven times per week, up from four previously. The route expansion is aimed at benefiting French and Kenyan companies, especially i… read more

• Accomodation
• Destinations
• 27/03/2023 13:13

New Chiawa Safaris experience has star power

Chiawa Safaris, a collection of luxury safari camps in the Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa, will debut its Star Drift experience and Star Bed tower when it opens for the 2023 season on May 1.

The Star Drift experience includes a romantic floating private dinner on the Zambezi River aboard a custom-built pontoon boat followed … read more