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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) data for global airfreight markets showed that global demand for air cargo decreased by 10.6 per cent in 2020 compared to 2019. This was the largest drop in year-on-year (YoY) demand since IATA started to monitor cargo performance in 1990, outpacing the six per cent fall in global … read more
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), which manages South Africa's National Botanical and Zoological Gardens,… read more
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has revealed that it was approached by the operator, South African Airways (SAA), with a request for an exemption relating to a flight to Brussels.
SACAA said it thoroughly considered the operator’s request for the said exemption, and directed the operator to provide f… read more
South Africa's flag carrier, South African Airways (SAA), has announced that due to the continuing impact of Covid-19 and the ongo… read more
Going on honeymoon overseas seems an unlikely prospect for newly married couples in South Africa for the time being. But do not fear, this country has plenty of utterly romantic places where you can have a luxurious “mini ‘moon”.
Here are three of our top picks.
Situated 300km from East London, near Port St Johns, this … read more
Air Côte d’Ivoire, Ivory Coast’s flagship carrier based in Abidjan, has taken delivery of its first A320neo, becoming the first operator of the type in the West-African region. This latest generation aircraft will join Air Côte d’Ivoire’s existing Airbus fleet of six aircraft.
With improved levels of efficiency, this n… read more
FlySafair, a local low-cost airline, has launched a new mobile app as companies attempt to rebuild after South Africa's second wave, and adjust to travel in the new normal.
The company in a release stated, "We've been crafting an app for a while and now seemed like a great time to launch it because we were able to make a lot of adju… read more
The overall situation from an airline perspective in Africa at this time. African airlines did not have the opportunity to look for support from their government in terms of bailout money due to COVID-19.Building on more than airline passenger traffic to stem the tide and fund the budget.
Peter Harbison of CAPA Live, spoke with Tewolde Geb… read more
Along with surely every market worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on Sub-Saharan Africa’s hospitality arena. As the sector continues grappling with the impact of successive waves of the virus, and weathers an onslaught of changing restrictions, an analysis of existing funding structures reveals both substantial … read more
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, have signed a Strategic Commercial Cooperation Agreement (SCCA) to deepen their partnership between Bahrain and Abu Dhabi and beyond the respective hubs.
The wide-ranging SCCA, subject … read more
African airlines gain despite global slump in demand
Cape Town: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden implements dual pricing
South Africa Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) grants exemption for SAA flight to Brussels
Honeymoon in South Africa
Air Côte d’Ivoire receives its first Airbus A320neo
FlySafair introduces new mobile app
ET CEO: The future of Africa Aviation
A giant reset for the hotel sector in sub-Saharan Africa
Gulf Air and Etihad Airways announce strategic commercial cooperation
