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Early this morning, Brussels Airlines cabin crew and pilots, joined by union members representing them, gathered near Brussels Airport to protest against the heavy duty rosters and the lack of rest times at home. The pilots also object that their “cafetaria plan” has not been adjusted to the cost of living.
At around 10:00, everybody walke… read more
The Government of Namibia has reiterated its commitments to the development of the tourism sector and made it a key economic driver as the sector rebounds.
The country through the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation led by the Executive Director Ambassador Penda A. Naanda, echoed this sentiment when they paid a working visi… read more
The Berlin-based TravelTech company is setting the course for the future development of the company and strengthening the sales team with experienced industry experts.
Kalina Nikolova, GIATA’s former Head of Sales, will take the lead of the newly-formed division with immediate effect as Director of Business Development. Apart from implemen… read more
Strong pent-up demand and the lifting of travel restrictions in most markets are fuelling a resurgence in demand among African airlines. Instead of generating surpluses, they continue to turn around their losses, as shown by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) projections released on the sidelines of its 78th annual general meetin… read more
UNWTO will work with the WHO Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe) to strengthen ties between tourism and public health in Europe’s smallest states.
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the importance of building more sustainability and resilience into both economies and public health systems. Recognizing the need to learn from … read more
Air Senegal continues to expand its sub-regional network. In addition to densifying its offer on existing routes, the public airline is looking at new markets. Its arrival in Ghana, a country of more than 31 million inhabitants, is part of this perspective.
Air Senegal will land in Accra, Ghana in the third quarter of … read more
The two aircraft, newly acquired by FlySafair, are assets of lessors Carlyle Aviation Partners and AerCap.
After reaffirming its commitment with Türkiye, Hotelbeds has scooped the "Best Managed QM Global Sourcing and Distribution Technology" award at the for the second year in a row. Considered by many to be the "Oscars of the Turkish tourism industry", the QM Awards were held at the Megasaray Westbeach Hotel in Antalya on June 11th, where man… read more
Oman Air will be the next member of the Oneworld alliance.
The carrier will also be the third Oneworld member in the Middle East, joining Qatar Airways and Royal Jordanian. Oman Air is expected to formally join the alliance in 2024. "It is through these partnerships that we will continue to grow and benefit our memb… read more
IATA has launched a new online tool which it claims will provide the most accurate CO2 emission calculations for any given commercial passenger flight.
Senior Vice President of environment and sustainability Sebastian Mikosz said the platform, known as IATA CO2 Connect, … read more
Brussels Airlines crew strike: flights cancelled and disruptions for the next three days
Namibia strengthens UNWTO Partnership
GIATA restructures sales and business development departments
African airlines to cut losses to $700m by 2022 (IATA)
UNWTO and WHO to build coalitions of health and tourism partners
Air Senegal adds Accra to its regional network
FlySafair picks up two Boeing 737-800s from Mango and Comair, both of which have ceased operations
Hotelbeds named “Best Managed Global Sourcing and Distribution Technology” at the QM awards
Oman Air will join the Oneworld alliance
