Travel news overview

• Miscellaneous
• 22/08/2022 06:54

Stakeholders bash Emirates over decision to suspend flight operations

Industry stakeholders have slammed Emirates Airlines over its decision to suspend its operations to Nigeria from September 1, 2022, saying that it is a subtle pressure on the government to release dollars that are obviously unavailable.

Industry observers said that the reason why the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been una… read more

• Travel-tech
• 22/08/2022 06:53

Sabre: CWA hosts Commercial Attaché International trade on a facility tour of the Lagos...

Sabre, Central and West Africa recently hosted Mr. David Russell, Commercial Attaché for International Trade and his colleague Banksharon from the US Embassy on a tour of its facilities in Lagos.

Lagos, Ikeja is the regional Headquarters for Sabre operations in Central & Western Africa (CWA).

Sabre CWA Chairman Dr. … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 22/08/2022 05:22

Brazil assists Cape Verde in the certification of the Embraer ERJ 190 recently acquired by BestFly

Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) is currently providing its expertise to Cape Verde's Civil Aviation Agency (CAA) in the operational certification process of the Embraer ERJ 190 aircraft acquired by BestFly Cabo Verde last April.  "The two civil aviation authorities are seeking to consolidate the technical partnership in aeron… read more

• Rail
• 22/08/2022 05:20

TransNamib Industrial Action

Following the commencement of industrial action in the form of a strike by the bargaining unit of TransNamib, led by NATAU, the company would like to stress that as a responsible corporate citizen, TransNamib respects the rights of workers to strike, and no form of intimidation has taken place against striking and nonstriking workers.

• Cruise
• 22/08/2022 05:19

VIVA Cruises releases 2023 itineraries with launch of new ship – VIVA TWO

European river cruise brand, VIVA Cruises, announced the release of its distinctive line-up of cruises for 2023 along with the launch of its second new-built ship, VIVA TWO. Plus, on the heels of the company’s the official launch of sales in the North American travel market, VIVA Cruises is expanding its contemporary premium all-inclusive… read more

• Flights
• 22/08/2022 05:18

$464m Blocked Funds: Foreign Airlines Ripping Off Nigerians – Stakeholders

Players in the Nigerian aviation industry have said that foreign airlines operating into the country are ripping its travelers with higher airfares when compared to passengers from other countries.

Investigation by Sunday Independent indicates that air travelers emanating from Nigeria pay about triple airfares for the same destinations whe… read more

• Rail
• 20/08/2022 08:43

TAZARA: Resumption of cross-border passenger train operations between Tanzania and Zambia has been p

The Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has to postpone the resumption of cross-border passenger train operations between Tanzania and … read more

• Flights
• 20/08/2022 08:42

Airlink’s Richards Bay flights to resume in September

Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, said it will resume scheduled services between Johannesburg and Richards Bay from 19 September 2022.

The reinstatement of daily flights follows Richards Bay Airport’s securing of the necessary resources to accommodate scheduled airline services after an enforced 20-month hiatus.

• Miscellaneous
• 20/08/2022 08:40

Trapped funds: FG’s action caused massive damage to Nigeria’s image

The continued withholding of ticket sales of foreign airlines by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is having a negative effect on the image of the country, Aviation Roundtable (ART) has said.

The body of aviation professionals has however advised the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency ensure the payment of the airlines’ in… read more

• Beyond Africa
• 20/08/2022 08:37

American Airlines announces agreement to purchase Boom Supersonic Overture aircraft

American Airlines and Boom Supersonic announced the airline’s agreement to purchase up to 20 Overture aircraft, with an option for an additional 40. American has paid a non-refundable deposit on the initial 20 aircraft. Overture is expected to carry passengers at twice the speed of today’s fastest commercial aircraft.

Boom Supersoni… read more