Travel news overview

• Flights
• 08/08/2023 21:20

Air Algérie sets course for Johannesburg, now its furthest African destination

As a result, the Algiers - Johannesburg route (7,462 km) will become its longest African route and the second longest on its entire network after Algiers - Beijing (9,104 km) and ahead of Algiers - Montreal (6,275 km).

• Flights
• 08/08/2023 20:32

Azman shuts down operations over aircraft shortage, sends staff on leave

Barley one month after it resumed operations, Azman Air has again shut down operations as a result of shortage of aircraft. The airline also sent all its staff on leave without pay.

The management in a memo, signed by Magaji Misau, its Human Resource Manager, dated August 3 and titled: ‘Placement of Leave Without Pay,” asked all … read more

• Flights
• 08/08/2023 20:23

Kenya Airways extends its codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines

Kenya Airways PLC (KQ) and Delta Air Lines (DL) announce the extension of their codeshare agreement to include Kenya Airways' non-stop service between Nairobi and New York. Under the new agreement, effective 5 August 2023, DL can now issue tickets on Nairobi - New York flights operated by KQ.

• Flights
• 08/08/2023 20:23

Rano Air takes delivery of a fourth ERJ145, awaits a final one

Administratively incorporated in 2019, Rano Air began commercial flights on 7 May 2023. Its stated ambition is to establish a solid domestic network connecting the northern and southern parts of Nigeria.

• Beyond Africa
• 08/08/2023 19:24

Global Airlines and Laurent Perrier announce Memorandum of Understanding

Global Airlines and Laurent Perrier, a renowned champagne brand, have announced a new partnership, where Laurent Perrier will be the premier champagne on all Global Airlines  Transatlantic flights starting from 2024.

The champagne, known for its quality and history since 1812, will be featured on the airline’s… read more

• Cruise
• 08/08/2023 19:21

South African stretch of AIDA’s 2024/25 World Cruise opens for booking

Stretches of AIDAsol’s 2024/2025 world cruise have opened for sale, with 33- to 84-night legs of the voyage now available for booking, including the portion visiting South Africa.

Prices for the individual legs of the World Cruise start at €3,650 per person including a €700 early booking discount if booked by April 30th, 2024… read more

• Flights
• 08/08/2023 06:19

Air Peace begins flight to Antigua and Barbuda

West and Central Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has again achieved another milestone by being the first Nigerian airline to operate a nonstop, direct flight to Antigua and Barbuda in the Caribbeans.

The airline’s Boeing 777 aircraft with Registration Number 5N-BW1 departed the Murtala Muhammed International Airpo… read more

• Flights
• 07/08/2023 21:43

Flysafair introduces four new regional routes

South African low-cost airline FlySafair has announced the launch of four additional regional routes. The airline is set to introduce flights to Harare and … read more

• Destinations
• 07/08/2023 21:40

Nigerian tourism on global spotlight as country joins UNWTO Executive Council

Hope rises for the rebound of the Nigerian tourism industry as the Federal Republic of Nigeria has been elected to the executive council of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) at its 66th Commission for Africa Meeting held in Mauritius.

With the development, Nigeria returns to the highest structure of UNW… read more

• Destinations
• 07/08/2023 21:38

Tanzania records sharp rise in tourist arrivals

Tanzania has been ranked the second country in Africa for receiving a large number of tourists in the first quarter of this year (January to March).

According to the statistics unveiled by the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) for the period between January and March this year, Tanzania received 409,082 foreign tourists compared t… read more