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Mozambique records largest sighting of dugongs since the 1990s
According to researchers in the park, the herd is estimated to tally 57 individuals, consisting of large groups with multiple calves.
Cabo Verde Airlines to resume commercial operations
The Chairwoman of TACV’s Board of Directors, Sara Pires, announced on Wednesday that Cabo Verde’s national air carrier, TACV will resume flying later this month, with Lisbon (Portugal) the destination of this recovery with a Boeing-757-200 aircraft.
According to a source at the airline, Cabo Verde Airlines is already certi… read more
Not Just Non-Stops: Inside Emirates’ One-Stop Routes
There is something exciting about one-stops. They enable thinner or less demanded destinations to be served while increasing frequency, connectivity, and competitiveness. Emirates has 16 one-stop routes in January, including some intriguing ones.
Emirates’ one-stops in January
Emirates’ 16 one-stops are shown below, with eight… read more
Africa’s International Powerhouse: 76 Years Of Ethiopian Airlines
First starting its operations with former military Douglas C-47 transports, Ethiopian Airlines has grown to become Africa’s largest airline. Founded on December 21st, 1946, the carrier now has a fleet of 130 aircraft, operating a particularly diverse fleet of widebody twinjets. Having already covered the airline’s history in previous articles, l… read more
New German mega-ship AIDAcosma delivered ahead of 2022 Dubai season
AIDA Cruises took delivery of its new Excellence-class cruise ship AIDAcosma on Tuesday, ahead of the massive vessel’s 2022 winter cruise season in Dubai. AIDAcosma, the second such ship commissioned by AIDA Cruises, was built by Meyer Werft and will be christened on April 9th by champion athlete Kristina Vogel in Hamburg.
AI… read more
In 2022, Benin govt will release a grant for the modernisation of Cotonou airport
The Benin Airports Company (SAB S.A.) will receive a push from the State, for the financing of the renovation and modernization programme of the Cotonou Cardinal Bernadin Gantin International Airport. Indeed, the Council of Ministers instructed the Minister of Economy and Finance, on Wednesday 15 December 2021, to grant the manager… read more
Norwegian Cruise Line makes history as first major line to homeport in Panama
Norwegian Cruise Line has become the first mainstream cruise line to homeport in Panama, with Norwegian Jewel set to sail Central American itineraries from March, 2022. Norwegian Cruise Line has signed a multi-year agreement to seasonally homeport at the Colon Cruise Terminal as well as at Fuerte Amador Cruise Terminal located on t… read more
Dubai moves to streamline customs procedures for cruise tourists
Dubai has put in place plans to make customs and passport control procedures faster and more efficient for cruise passengers disembarking via the new Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal. During a recent visit to the Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal, the city’s second cruise port after Dubai Cruise Terminal, a top border official issued directives to cont… read more
Mid-Range expansions: Uganda Airlines eyeing Airbus Narrowbodies
Despite having roots that date back to the 1970s, the current incarnation of Uganda Airlines is only three years old, having been founded in January 2018. Therefore, with the world its oyster, the flag carrier of Uganda has its eyes on new aircraft. The operator’s leadership wants these planes to bridge gaps between regional and long-haul routes… read more
Kenya Tourism number records 40% increase
Kenya has recorded a 40.8% growth in tourism numbers with 663,036 visitors in the period (January-October, 2021). Compared to the same period last year of 470,971 arrivals. The US market recorded the highest arrivals into Kenya with 108,072 visitors contributing 16.3% of the total arrivals. Uganda was 2nd with 59,979 (9.0%), … read more
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