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SA's testing regime leads to cancelled EK flights
It was a case of crossed wires in South Africa over the weekend as uncertainty over new quarantine and self-isolation guidelines caused Emirates to cancel a flight to Durban. There are reports online that new South African Government regulations lead to the canceled flight. Now it seems the problem is not much the regulation… read more
Destroying Cruise Ships is big Business in Turkey
Business is booming at the Aliaga Shipyard in western Turkey, where five hulking cruise ships are being dismantled for scrap metal sales after the COVID-19 pandemic all but destroyed the cruise industry.
Ship recycling in Turkey is carried out in an industrial zone that is state-owned and leased out to private compa… read more
Ethiopian not willing to deal with legacy issues - SAA
Ethiopian Airlines Group is willing to provide planes, pilots and maintenance services to beleaguered rival South African Airways as part of a joint venture with that country’s government. Africa’s biggest airline is offering operational assistance, Ethiopian chief executive officer Tewolde GebreMariam said in an inte… read more
5 Most Beautiful Beaches on the Continent
Africa is home to numerous gorgeous beaches both inland and coastal. We spanned the continent to find the most beautiful beaches on the continent. Here is a select list of 5 magnificent beaches that will leave you captivated by their beauty.
Bazaruto, Mozambique
The Bazaruto Archipelago is paradise for divers who’ll mar… read more
Emirates cancels several flights to SA
Emirates has cancelled several international flights to South Africa with immediate effect. The cancellation is due to Cogta regulations announced this week that treat airline crew the same as passengers.
Other international airlines have also cancelled their inbound and outbound flights from Durban. Fligh… read more
Itakpe-Warri commissioned for commercial use
President Muhammad Buhari has commissioned for commercial use the 326km Itakpe-Warri railway as well as the ancillary factory, 33 years after it was conceived. The President who virtually performed the Official Commissioning Ceremony at the Goodluck Jonathan, Railway Complex in Owa–Oyibu, Delta State commended the patience of the host com… read more
South Africa bans travellers from US, UK and most of Europe
Ahead of its planned reopening of its international borders on 1st October 2020, for the first time in over six months since it went into a lockdown, the South African Government has placed a ban on nationals from United States, United Kingdom and most of Europe regarded as high risk COVID countries.
According to busin… read more
United schedules new long-haul routes, announcement
United Airlines on Friday afternoon (Pacific Time 02OCT20) opened reservation for selected new routes in Northern summer 2021 season, announced in last month’s press release. Planned new routes available for reservation as follows.
Newark – Johannesburg eff 27MAR211 daily 787-9 (New 3-class)
UA188 E… read more
Africa Tourism Leadership Forum goes Hybrid in Rwanda
The third edition of the pan-African travel showcase, Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) is set to take off in Kigali, Rwanda this October. The pan-African tourism leadership event had to postpone the event from the initial July 2020 to 19-21 October 2020 as result of the coronavirus pandemic.
ATLF is a Pan-African dialogue p… read more
57 Countries cannot travel to South Africa for leisure
After weeks of waiting with baited breath, South Africa’s Minister Fikile Mbalula has confirmed that South Africans will be allowed to venture abroad, but restrictions are in place for international visitors Level 1 regulations now allow international journeys from Thursday 1 October, but there are exemptions in place for a number of coun… read more
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