Travel news overview

• Miscellaneous
• 13/07/2022 21:55

African airlines should pull together

BOEING has predicted that Africa will need around 1 000 more aircraft by 2040 to meet demand, but the manufacturer believes it will take an “aviation eco-system” to properly support that level of passenger traffic.

Boeing President for Middle East, Turkey and Africa,  Kuljit Ghata-Aura, was in Cape Town to meet various aviation partne… read more

• Flights
• 13/07/2022 21:54

Airlink to launch flights between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls

South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink is set to introduce a new direct service to Victoria Falls in … read more

• Flights
• 13/07/2022 21:54

Tunisair temporarily leases an Airbus A330-300 from Spain's Wamos Air

More than half of Tunisair's aircraft are currently grounded, mostly for maintenance purposes. To meet the peak of this summer season, the Tunisian carrier is mobilising additional capacity from other companies.

• Miscellaneous
• 13/07/2022 21:53

South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period May 2022 to September 2022. According to the multi-model rainfall forecast, most parts of … read more

• Flights
• 13/07/2022 21:53

Madagascar to Unban SA's Airlink 'Soon', Says Foreign Minister

Airlink, which had been flying between South Africa and Madagascar regularly for years, was the only airline not allowed to return to the route after Madagascar lifted its Covid-19 travel ban in April.

Madagascar's foreign minister has assured President Cyril Ramaphosa that his government will allow the South African private … read more

• Flights
• Beyond Africa
• 13/07/2022 21:46

Emirates and Air Canada form strategic partnership

Emirates and Air Canada announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement that will create more options for customers when travelling on the carriers’ networks while also enhancing the customer experience throughout the journey.

Emirates and Air Canada intend to establish a codeshare relationship later in 2022 that will off… read more

• Flights
• 13/07/2022 21:45

Air Tanzania plans to fly to Namibia

Air Tanzania is expected to fly to Windhoek soon. This is as a result of an air agreement currently being finalised between Tanzania and Namibia.

In a recent interview with Namibia's public broadcaster NBC, Lebbius Tobias, Namibia's high commissioner to Tanzania, said the discussions, which began before the health cris… read more

• Cruise
• 13/07/2022 18:27

Scenic Eclipse II enters the water for the first time in Croatia

Scenic Eclipse II, Scenic Group’s second ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht, entered the water for the first time, marked by a ‘float out’ ceremony, at the 3. maj shipyard in Croatia. The process of managing the construction of the vessel is led by MKM Yachts, a division of the Scenic Group. Scenic Eclipse II is due to launch in April 2023, with her m… read more

• Flights
• 13/07/2022 18:23

Airlink signs for three Embraer ERJ195s to Nordic Aviation Capital

South African private carrier Airlink is currently the largest operator of Embraer aircraft in Africa with around 50 aircraft in its fleet.

Airlink continues to grow its fleet.    The South African carrier will soon introduce three. Embraer ERJ195 aircraft into its fleet. This is part of a lease agreement with Nordi… read more

• Flights
• 13/07/2022 18:23

Renationalisation of Cabo Verde Airlines: the State and Loftleidir Icelandic (finally) reach an agre

Renationalisation of Cabo Verde Airlines: the State and Loftleidir In July 2021, Loftleidir Cabo Verde - a 70/30 joint venture between the Loftleidir Icelandic group and other Icelandic investors - was ejected from the capital of Cabo Verde Airlines (CVA), even though it was the majority shareholder. The case was brought before the courts in France by the Icelandic side.