Travel news overview

• Flights
• 28/05/2022 04:22

Ethiopian Airlines returns to Enugu in Nigeria, makes Dammam its 3rd destination in Saudi Arabia

After two years of stagnation, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Ethiopian Airlines (ETH) has been moving forward for several months, reopening old routes and launching new ones.

Ethiopian Airlines will return to Enugu on 5 June 2022, with four weekly flights (Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays). Africa's largest airli… read more

• Flights
• 27/05/2022 20:25

Kuva Airline links tourism destinations in Zim

NEWLY launched Kuva Airline, which will run its inaugural Harare-Hwange-Victoria Falls flight on June 1, 2022, says it is focussed on linking more domestic tourism destinations in Zimbabwe. Kuva Airline marketing executive Darryl Dzapasi said the airline would operate flights linking Harare, Kariba, Victoria Falls and Hwange on Mon… read more

• Beyond Africa
• 27/05/2022 20:23

More airlines adopt carry-on fees

From global network airlines to low cost carriers, baggage is the top a la carte revenue performer. The latest report from IdeaWorksCompany describes innovations focusing on carry-ons, baggage check-in, and booking path displays.

Fees for carry-on bags are the latest development in the global quest for ancillary revenue. Low … read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 27/05/2022 20:22

Tourists can climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and Safari in Tanzania with Roam Wild Adventure

Roam Wild Adventure announced it is accepting reservations for Kilimanjaro mountain treks, Serengeti safaris and other exciting adventures in Tanzania.

Available excursions for the 2022 season include:

Five Kilimanjaro treks, each following a unique route to the summit of Africa’s tallest mountain. Choose among the popu… read more

• Flights
• 27/05/2022 06:29

More than one in three people experience anxiety about flying; how to reduce your fears

It is believed that between 33% and 40% of all people experience some form of anxiety related to flying. Most of them feel anxious during the flight and leading up to it, but can manage this stress on their own. Even though the possibility of a plane crashing is nearly non-existent, many people still feel anxious and the fear of flying can cause… read more

• Destinations
• 27/05/2022 06:27

Cape Town’s tourism industry almost at pre-pandemic levels

Cape Town’s tourism industry is making an impressive recovery despite being nearly wiped out by the Covid-19 pandemic, Cape Town Tourism reported. Occupancy rates and air traffic have nearly returned to their pre-pandemic levels.

International arrivals a… read more

• Flights
• 27/05/2022 06:27

RwandAir celebrates five years of operations in London

RwandAir currently operates three weekly rotations between Kigali and London Heathrow (Terminal 3), with a short stopover in Brussels. The route is operated without competition with its Airbus A330 fleet.

A break to celebrate RwandAir's successful London venture. It was on 26 May 2017 that the Rwandan national flag carri… read more

• Flights
• 27/05/2022 06:27

BestFly Cabo Verde opens a seasonal route between the islands of Sao Vicente and Sao Nicolau

Launched in 2021, BestFly Cabo Verde's main mission is to ensure an effective network of the main islands that make up Cape Verde.

From next month, BestFly Cabo Verde will offer a seasonal service between the islands of São Vicente and Sao Nicolau. The route will operate from 3 June with a weekly flight every Friday, Aeror… read more

• Flights
• 27/05/2022 06:27

Transavia inaugurates its Nantes-Dakar rotation

Announced since 2020, Transavia's new Nantes-Dakar route had been delayed due to a health crisis.

Transavia, the low cost subsidiary of the Air France group, has inaugurated its new service to Senegal from Nantes in France. On Wednesday 25 May, flight TO8020 landed at Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport at around 2.50pm loc… read more

• Travel-tech
• Beyond Africa
• 27/05/2022 06:15

Blockchain for the travel industry: Chain4Travel closes seven-figure seed investment

Technology startup Chain4Travel has successfully closed a seed financing of 4.3 million Swiss francs. The freshly raised capital ensures rapid growth for the company as well as the launch of its blockchain and first applications later this year.

Chain4Travel is pursuing an innovative concept for the use of blockchain technolo… read more