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Azman Air Suspends Operations Indefinitely
Azman Air has suspended indefinitely its flight operations following the alleged failure of the carrier to meet the Air Operators Certificate (AOC) renewal process.
A source close to the airline confided in our correspondent on Thursday morning that the airline had on Wednesday evening told its staff not to report to duties on Thurs… read more
Kenya's Tourism Arrivals Remain Below 2019 Levels Despite Growth
Kenya's international tourism arrivals from the beginning of the year to August remained way below 2019 levels as Covid-19 effects continue to linger, new data shows.
According to the data compiled by the Tourism Research Institute (TRI), the country recorded 924,812 international tourists from January to August, 31 per cent lower t… read more
Ethiopian Airlines opens a five-star in-terminal hotel inside Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest aviation group in Africa, has completed the first phase of its In-Terminal Hotel construction. In a continuous effort to ensure the convenience and comfort of passengers, crews and airlines using Addis Ababa as a hub, the In-Terminal Hotel construction began in December 2020. The hotel is physi… read more
KwaZulu-Natal: eThekwini has re-opened 13 beaches in Durban, while 6 remain closed
The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has re-opened thir… read more
Holland America to return to Africa in 2023 for circumnavigation of continent
Holland America Line will reprise its African circumnavigation voyage in 2023 with a 73-night cruise around the entire continent.
The Grand Africa Voyage will depart Fort Lauderdale, Florida on October 10th, 2023 and visit 26 ports in 22 countries and territories, including four overnight calls.
The shore excursions in destina… read more
Wildlife tourism market is growing due to tourists' interest in tigers watching
Tigers are an important part of many wildlife sanctuaries, and Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary and Kanha National Park in India are among the few places where tourists can see these animals up close. Many visitors are visiting these sanctuaries simply to see tigers, which is boosting global wildlife tourism.
Wildlife Tourism: Positiv… read more
Lufthansa Group and Amadeus extend partnership to include distribution of NDC-sourced content
Lufthansa Group and Amadeus are expanding their partnership to further modernize travel distribution and retailing. As of Q4 2022, Lufthansa Group airlines NDC-sourced content will be available via the Amadeus NDC-enabled interfaces – Amadeus Selling Platform Connect, Amadeus Travel API and Cytric Travel & Expense. This include… read more
Air Belgium connects Belgium and South Africa and thirty-eight other destinations on the African con
With the launch of its new routes between Brussels Airport, Johannesburg and Cape Town, Air Belgium offers business and leisure travellers direct flights to South Africa and thirty-eight destinations in Southern Africa.
Air Belgium restores direct air connections between Belgium and South Africa. From September 14, travellers will t… read more
African airlines will need 1,100 new aircraft by 2040 (Airbus)
Airbus is participating in the Aviation Africa Air Show, which is being held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 12 to 13 September 2022. On the sidelines of this event, the European aircraft manufacturer presented its forecasts for African air transport over the next two decades.
The total fleet of African airlines will double in 20 years. … read more
Air Seychelles & Turkish Airlines agree on codeshare for four routes
Air Seychelles and Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement covering an initial four routes.
The accord was penned Sept. 12 in Istanbul, with codesharing to start Oct. 15. Under the agreement, Air Seychelles, the flag carrier of the Indian O… read more
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