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On Friday, Deutsche Lufthansa AG repaid or cancelled all remaining government Stabilization funds from the Federal Republic of Germany. The repayment was made much earlier than originally planned. This was made possible primarily by the rising demand for air travel, the fast restructuring and transformation of the Lufthansa Group and the … read more
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has announced that the 53rd AFRAA AGA will take place from 16-17 November 2021 in virtual format at the kind invitation of TAAG Angola Airlines – the President of the Association. Themed: “Flightpath to Africa’s resilient travel ecosystem”, air transport leaders and decision makers… read more
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has denied giving approval to any other airline in the country to sell non-refundable ticket to passengers. The General Manager, Consumer Protection of the agency, Kalu Anaso, told THISDAY in an exclusive interview on Wednesday that NCAA does not give approval to airlines to sell non-ref… read more
Uganda's Entebbe International Airport continues to experience a surge in traffic. The airport recorded 100,455 international passengers in October 2021 - 45,799 arrivals and 54,656 departures, according to Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UGAA).
An average of 3,240 passengers per day used the tarmac of the country's main airport.
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“The Federal Government has stated that prioritizing the completion of ongoing railway projects and commencing of new ones will spur economic growth while facilitating trade not just in Nigeria, but with her West African neighbours.” The Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi
Amaechi, made this assertion while presenting a to… read more
AFRICA has the smallest number of air passengers, accounting for roughly 2 percent of global passenger and freight traffic. That small number is predominantly driven by international tourism – which is the number one determinant of who leads the air travel business to/from in the continent.
However, with Africa’s rapid population growth an… read more
Celebrity Cruises continued to 'Journey WonderFULL', with the two latest ships to return to service, Celebrity Reflection and Celebrity Constellation, setting sail from Fort Lauderdale and Tampa Bay, respectively, and capping a busy year which saw the new-luxury brand lead the industry back to service in the U.S. following a 15-month hiat… read more
Both platforms will be hosted as physical events with limited virtual components.
Meetings Africa will take place from 28 February 2022 to 2 March 2022 at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Johannesburg, while Africa’s Travel Indaba will be hosted from 2 to 5 May 2022 at the … read more
The illegal wildlife trade is one of the most lucrative of global
crimes, valued between $50-150 billion per year. The programme, run by
the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and United for
Wildlife (UFW), will involve training of Airlink staff, including the
cabin crew, check-in clerks, ground handling and cargo personal ac… read more
Kenya’s tourism marketer, Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has released exciting new courses in the Magical Kenya Travel Specialist Program. The program which was launched earlier this year in March is designed to deliver and maintain effective online training targeted at travel agents around the world. The eLearning platform will equip the trav… read more
Lufthansa Group repays financial aid from the German government earlier than anticipated
AFRAA 53rd AGA holds virtually in Luanda
Aviation Authority Denies Giving Approval to Airlines to Sell Non-Refundable Tickets to Passengers
Uganda: Entebbe Int'l Airport achieves monthly passenger record
Nigeria FG to prioritise ongoing railway projects to facilitate trade
Nigeria needs huge investment in tourism to benefit from SAATM
Celebrity Cruises continues its "Journey WonderFULL"
Meetings Africa and Africa's Travel Indaba to return in 2022
Airlink joins fight against illegal wildlife trade
KTB releases new courses in the Magical Kenya Travel Specialist Program
