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The Republic of Mauritius officially reopened its borders, as it lifted restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers. From today, visitors will be able to freely explore the paradise island’s beaches, mountains, waterfalls and lagoons from the moment they land.
Mauritius has implemented one of the most successful Covid responses in the wor… read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that air travelers are increasingly frustrated with the COVID-19 travel restrictions. A survey commissioned by IATA of 4,700 respondents in 11 markets in September demonstrated confidence that the risks of COVID-19 can be effectively managed and that the freedom to travel should be rest… read more
South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink is set to resume flights to Polokwane in the South African province of Limpopo. Effective 18 October … read more
Google for Africa
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, shared the planned $1bn investment and will include:
Enabling affordable internet access and building helpful products
- Google is building global infrastructure to help bring faster internet
… read more
Brussels Airlines offers a vast leisure network for next summer, as it sees demand returning. “Due to the uncertainty the coronavirus crisis brought along, booking behaviour had changed and passengers booked their flight tickets very shortly before departure,” the airline wrote in a press release. “Since a few weeks, this trend of last-minute bo… read more
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) effective today Wednesday, October 6, 2021, announced the temporary closure of the regular Drop Off Zone at the departure frontage of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
The temporary closure is to allow for the completion of the ongoing canopy installation works at the concou… read more
CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa's … read more
Sabre subscribers once again have access to Emirates content.
The two companies announced a new distribution agreement, ending an impasse that had resulted in Emirates tickets and ancillary products not being available in Sabre's GDS since July 1. The agreement is in effect.
Along with distributing content on Sabre through leg… read more
Condé
Nast Traveler has announced the results of its prestigious 2021
Readers’ Choice Awards, and once again, each of the three hotels within … read more
Ethiopian Airlines is evaluating the launch of a new route to the US from West Africa, according to the Star Alliance member’s CEO.
Speaking to Aviation Week Network in an exclusive sit-down interview in Vienna, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Tewolde GebreMariam said the carrier intend… read more
Mauritius welcomes first wave of tourists after lifting quarantine restrictions
Frustration with travel restrictions grows
Airlink to resume flights between Johannesburg & Polokwane
Google to invest $1bn in digital transformation in Africa
Brussels Airlines releases Summer 2022 schedule
FAAN announces closure of departure Drop Off Zone at Lagos Int. Airport for canopy...
Sabre and Emirates reach distribution agreement
Ethiopian lines up new North American routes
