Travel news overview

• Flights
• 22/08/2022 21:07

Angola: TAAG Angola Airlines network udate

The state-owned flag carrier of Angola, TAAG Angola Airlines, has announced that it will resume flights to Cuba. Effective 08 November 2022, the airline will operate two monthly flights between Quatro de Fevereiro International Airpo… read more

• Flights
• 22/08/2022 21:07

Fly Angola puts its new leased Boeing 737-700 into service

Le nouveau Boeing 737-700 loué de Fly Angola est géré par un bailleur américain. Son bail contractuel court jusqu’au premier trimestre 2023.

• Flights
• 22/08/2022 20:07

Tunisair charters Mongolia's only Boeing 737 MAX 8

Tunisair continues to rely on charters to cover the demand during this summer period.

• 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