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Air Senegal to receive two new A220-300 aircraft in December
Despite the failure of its first aircraft, Air Senegal remains confident about the operational strengths of the Airbus A220-300. The Senegalese carrier is still expecting seven more units in accordance with its letter of intent signed with Airbus at the 2019 Dubai Air Show.
Emirates to operate double daily direct flights to Colombo from 1 December
Emirates has announced plans to add an additional daily direct flight between Dubai and Colombo, starting from 1 December 2022, to cater to the seasonal increase in the demand for travel.
The additional service, operating as EK648/EK649, will increase the number of daily flights between the two cities to three, including two … read more
Holland America Line cruise ship Zaandam docks in Durban for first time
Holland America Line’s cruise ship Zaandam has made her maiden port call to Durban during the 2022/23 cruise season, arriving on Sunday during her 71-night Grand Africa Voyage.
Zaandam was escorted into the Port of Durban by tug boats that provided a traditional water cannon salute, while Durban Harbour Master’s office… read more
Air Peace Returns To Uyo As Airbus Aircraft Increase to Eight
Air Peace is staging a return to Uyo, Ikwa Ibom State from December 1, 2022, Mr. Stanley Olisa, the Spokesman for the airline has said. The airline also said that its fleet of Airbus aircraft have increased to eight from initial six following the additional of two A320 aircraft.
A statement by Olisa said the Lagos… read more
Tourism recovery accelerates to reach 65% of pre-pandemic levels - latest UNWTO barometer
International tourism is on track to reach 65% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022 as the sector continues to bounce back from the pandemic.
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Radisson Group has big plans for Africa
Radisson Hotel Group said it plans to reach 150 hotels and 25,000 rooms within the next five years across the African continent.
"The last two years have been a time of accelerated growth for the Radisson Hotel Group; 2023 is already anticipated to remain positive with nine hotel openings during the year," Elie Younes, execut… read more
Updated: Court adjourns Nigeria Air’s case till February 13, orders FG, AON to maintain status quo
Federal High Court sitting in Lagos today asked the Federal Government and the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) to maintain status quo following the plaintiffs’(AON’s) motion ex parte in Suit FHC/L/CS/2159/2022 filed on the proposed national carrier, Nigeria Air.
The Court has equally adjourned proceedings on the matter til… read more
Emirates twice-daily to Brussels from January (increase from 12 to 14-weekly)
In a press briefing this Thursday 24 November 2022, Jean-Pierre Martin, Emirates country manager for Belgium and Luxembourg, announced that Emirates would reinstate the pre-Covid frequency of two daily flights to Brussels from January 2023. The flights will be operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with what Emirates calls the Gamec… read more
United Airlines launches Washington to Cape Town route
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has celebrated the launch of United Airlines’ new nonstop service between Washington Dulles International Airport and Cape Town International Airport. The route is operated three times per week with a 787-9. The launch date coincided with the airport’s celebration of its 60th anniversary.
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Sabre partners with Trava to digitalize post booking for travel agents
Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, announced a new Premium Solution Partnership with Trava to help automate post-booking processes for travel sellers.
Trava is the latest company to partner with Sabre on the Premium Solution Partnership, joining its network, a… read more
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