Travel news overview

• Flights
• 15/07/2021 06:18

Lufthansa returns to Port Harcourt after several months' absence

Due to Covid-19 and subsequent insecurity in Rivers State, several international airlines continued to suspend flights to Port Harcourt International Airport. Since last week, the relaxation of the curfew by the state government has brought reassurance.

Lufthansa is expanding its services to Nigeria. From Monday, August… read more

• Flights
• 15/07/2021 06:17

Air Peace recommences Banjul, Dakar Routes, set for Gombe in August

Air Peace has mapped out plans to return to Banjul (Gambia) and Dakar (Senegal) from its base in Lagos, two of the regional routes it suspended in the wake of the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, which crippled global activities in most parts of 2020.

The airline also said that it would commence flight services to Gombe Air… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 14/07/2021 18:07

UA hopes to launch electric aircraft by 2030

United Airlines Ventures (UAV) has invested in electric aircraft start up Heart Aerospace. The company is developing the ES-19, a 19-seat electric aircraft that has the potential to fly customers up to 250 miles before the end of this decade.

In addition to investment, United Airlines has conditionally agreed to purchase 100 … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 14/07/2021 18:03

How to revive African tourism after the Covid-19 pandemic

Fast forward to 2021, and the pandemic has all but crippled the sector. Tourism demand – arrivals, travel, and the use of facilities and services – … read more

• Beyond Africa
• Miscellaneous
• 14/07/2021 18:02

New global data on bank customer behavior shows travel is poised to recover faster than expected

Ascenda, the technology company that makes banking rewarding, revealed consumer confidence in travel is returning quickly according to leading indicators from its bank solution TransferConnect, the global exchange for frequent traveller miles and points.

TransferConnect facilitates the exchange of rewards currencies between financial servi… read more

• Flights
• 14/07/2021 06:41

Kenya Airways launches time to think service for customers

Customers will be able to book their flight and place the booking “on hold” for up to 21 days before they can make their payments. In addition, the product offers customers protection from ticket price increases and a way to avoid penalties in case of adjustments in their travel plans.

Kenya Airways chief commercial and custome… read more

• Travel-tech
• 14/07/2021 06:38

Sabre releases new insights into how airline network planning is adapting for travel industry recove

Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, has released an insightful new whitepaper outlining the pioneering new methodologies it is creating to enable its airline partners to create more holistic, accurate network plans as their focus shifts from short-term planning to long-term… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 14/07/2021 06:38

KLM passengers can upload Covid-19 travel documents at home

KLM customers travelling to a selected number of destinations can now have the necessary corona travel documents checked in advance. KLM’s “COVID-19 check | Upload@Home” is a new service with which the customer can travel well prepared and smoothly.

KLM understands that travelling with all coronavirus-related requirements can be a c… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 14/07/2021 06:35

Etihad Airways offers free chauffeur service to and from Dubai for Economy guests

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is offering free private airport transfers to and from Dubai for guests travelling in Economy to select destinations. Tickets must be booked by 11 August for travel by 30 September 2021. Travellers will also earn double Etihad Guest Miles on their flight too.

Guests travelling to Duba… read more

• Flights
• 14/07/2021 06:33

South Africa: US airline Delta Air Lines now offering flights to Cape Town via Nairobi

Major US airline Delta Air Lines and Kenya's flag carrier, Kenya Airways, have expanded their codeshare agreement, increasing the choice of destinations offered by Delta Air Lines in Africa and extending Kenya Airways’ reach in North America via John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in … read more