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In response to high demand, Qatar Airways has increased its service
to Nigeria’s financial centre, Lagos, to two daily flights starting from
1 July 2021.
Operated by state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner featuring 22 seats
in Business Class and 232 seats in Economy Class, this frequency
increase will offer passengers even… read more
Hitit has already been certified as NDC Level 4 IT Provider on multiple schemas; now it has just earned a new title as Level 4 NDC Certified Aggregator. The Level 4 NDC Certified Aggregator is a unique certification title that Hitit has been awarded thanks to its Crane Agent Portal Plus (Crane APP) solution. Hitit will now o… read more
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), announces that Wrenelle Stander has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer, with effect from mid-July 2021
Ms. Stander takes over the reins from Chris Zweigenthal who is retiring from the industry body he has served with distinction for over 19 years.
“Wrenelle, wh… read more
Air France is continuing to adapt its network and increase services to “leisure” destinations. For the 2021 winter season (October 2021- March 2022), the airline will be offering its customers new services to sunny destinations around the world, on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle.
Africa: Zanzibar As from 18 October 2021,… read more
An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was given an exorcism by Voodoo priests after it was struck by lightning. The plane was reportedly hit by lightning just before touching down at Lomé-Tokoin International Airport in Togo on June 20th.
Voodoo priests were called in to “conduct a purification ceremony” to exorcise the plan… read more
Radisson Hotel Group in partnership with Madaëf are proud to announce the signing of seven Moroccan hotels, of which four will open its doors this month, located in renowned tourist areas, Al Hoceima, Saïdia and Taghazout. The new portfolio consisting of resorts and residences will add over 1600 rooms bringing the Group’s Moroccan … read more
South Africa's Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has extended the validity period of legally issued visas which expired duri… read more
South African domestic airline LIFT has announced the temporary suspension of flights. The airline, which is currently only operating flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and OR Tambo International Air… read more
Travelport-connected travel agencies will not have to pay Emirates' new $14 to $25 GDS booking surcharge under an agreement revealed Thursday by the companies. The announcement came on the same day that the Emirates surcharge went into effect and also on the first day that Emirates tickets and ancillary products are no longer avail… read more
All incoming passengers to Tunisia must from Thursday, July 1, present a negative COVID-19 PCR test with a QR code, carried out within 72 hours of the flight, said chair of the quarantine committee at the Health Ministry Mohamed Rabhi.
All travellers, including those vaccinated and those who have been infected, must present a negati… read more
Qatar Airways to change to double-daily flights to Lagos
Hitit is an IATA NDC Certified Aggregator
Wrenelle Stander appointed as AASA CEO
Air France announces flights to Zanzibar, Muscat and Colombo
Radisson Hotel Group reaffirms expansion plans in Morocco with the announcement of even new hotels
South Africa extends validity period for temporary visas!
LIFT Airline temporarily suspends operations
No Emirates GDS surcharge for Travelport agencies
All incoming passengers must present negative PCR test from July 1
