Travel news overview

• Flights
• 15/09/2023 21:16

Two Boeing 737-400s operated by Comair have been given a second

After 79 years of existence, 74 of which were profitable, Comair was put into liquidation in June 2022. The final demise of the South African private operator was decided last May with the sale of its assets, including several Boeing family aircraft.

• Flights
• 13/09/2023 21:02

Air France/KLM Group and Etihad Airways strengthen collaboration for enhanced passenger experience

In a significant move toward expanding their global footprint and offering passengers an enriched travel experience, the Air France-KLM Group and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This partnership, encompassing various aspects of their operations, marks a renewed co… read more

• Rail
• 13/09/2023 20:59

Seamless operation of trains between South Africa & Mozambique

Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and Caminhos De Ferros De Mocambique (CFM) are excited to announce that the historic agreement, signed in April 2023, enabling the seamless operation of trains between the two countries, will expand to include chrome and ferrochrome flows with 3 trains per day starting from 1 September 2023.

The first phase of r… read more

• Flights
• 13/09/2023 20:58

Emirates and AEGEAN extend codeshare partnership to Athens – Newark route

Emirates and AEGEAN have announced an extension of their codeshare partnership, adding the Athens-New York (Newark) route to their collaboration. This expansion comes as both airlines celebrate one year of successful cooperation that has benefited over 16,800 passengers.

Emirates passengers can now enjoy stopovers … read more

• Destinations
• 13/09/2023 20:56

Ghana Tourism Authority launches 2023 ‘Tourism Month’ with high hopes

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has set its sights on a robust domestic tourism scene for the upcoming month of September with the official launch of the 2023 ‘Tourism Month’. This annual event seeks to promote and celebrate the vivacious tourism offerings of the nation.

This year’s Tourism Month aims to emphasise the sign… read more

• Flights
• 13/09/2023 20:53

FG approves United Nigeria Airlines for UK, US, Four other Int’l Routes

The Federal Government has approved six international routes for United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) in fulfillment of the Bilateral Air Service Agreements (BASA).

A letter conveying the approval from the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, dated September 8, 2023, signed by Hassan Ejibunu, Director, Air Transport Management, … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 13/09/2023 20:51

Nominees of Africa Tourism Leadership Awards 2023 announced

The organiser of Africa Tourism Leadership Awards, Africa Tourism Partners has announced the top 5 finalists of this year’s awards. Over 200 nominations for the nine categories were received from across the African continent for awards that ran from 23 June to 15 August 2023. That was followed by a rigorous adjudication process b… read more

• Flights
• 13/09/2023 20:50

EgyptAir to return to Indonesia in October after a 7-year absence

At the end of 2013, EgyptAir launched its service to Jakarta in Indonesia, via Bangkok. This service, which was intended to support the carrier's positioning in South-East Asia, was discontinued 3 years later.

• Miscellaneous
• 13/09/2023 20:49

Namibia Tourism Board engages stakeholders

The Namibian Tourism Board (NTB) has met with industry stakeholders in the country to solicit and share upcoming programmes with them.

In a hearty interaction with the various groupings and individual players of the sector in Windhoek and Swakopmund, the CEO of NTB DIGU Naobeb reiterated the board’s commitments to listen t… read more

• Accomodation
• 13/09/2023 20:46

Club Med brings two resorts to South Africa

The beach and bush resorts are described as setting new standards in experiential travel. South Africa is set to receive its first all-inclusive Club Med resorts, with a R2-billion local investment in northern KwaZulu-Natal, through a joint venture between Collins Residential and the international hospitality group.

Absa, African Ba… read more