Travel news overview

• Flights
• 04/10/2021 05:01

Why NG Eagle Is Yet to Commence Operations

A new airline, NG Eagle being floated by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) is yet to obtain Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to start operation because one of the aircraft needed to secure minimum number of equipment that would qualify it for certification is not ready.

The aircraft, a Boeing B737-700 originally owne… read more

• Flights
• 04/10/2021 04:59

IATA pushes South Africa to support airline industry

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on the South African government to support the air transport industry. The aim is to help other industries such as travel and tourism recover following the COVID-19 pandemic. Before the medical emergency, South Africa saw air transport contribute billions to the economy of the … read more

• Flights
• 03/10/2021 07:42

flyCAA relies on the A320-200, a second secure aircraft

Last July, flyCAA r eintroduced the Airbus A320-200 into its operations. The private Congolese company had not operated this aircraft for five years.

• Flights
• 03/10/2021 06:48

Ethiopian Airlines still considering another widebody order

In recent years, Ethiopian Airlines has become one of the key players of African commercial aviation. It operates a diverse fleet comprising both widebody and narrowbody designs, as well as regional aircraft. It may be set to further diversify the former of these categories, as it weighs up its options for another potential twin-aisle order.

• Flights
• 02/10/2021 21:32

IATA blames reduced August domestic traffic demand on Governments response to Delta Variant

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says, the recovery in air travel decelerated in August compared to July, as government actions in response to concerns over the COVID-19 Delta variant cut deeply into domestic travel demand.

Because comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted by the extraordinary… read more

• Flights
• 02/10/2021 05:45

Emirates to resume London Gatwick flights, increases A380 service

London Gatwick (LGW) is returning to Emirates' network in December for the first time since the onset of the pandemic.

The Gulf carrier cited the easing of international tra… read more

• Flights
• 02/10/2021 05:45

Back Again: Miami Regains Its Only Link To Africa

Miami has regained its sole non-stop passenger route to Africa, a continent not especially associated with the South Florida area. Resuming on May 13th will be Royal Air Maroc from Casablanca, returning after an absence of 26 months because of the pandemic. Miami will be one of four destinations in the US and Canada served b… read more

• Destinations
• 02/10/2021 05:42

Ghana: 2021 World Tourism Day celebration to climax in Hohoe

The Hohoe Municipality in the Volta Region will be the epicenter of Ghana’s commemoration of this year’s World Tourism Day (WTD2021).

The commemoration of World Tourism Day is held on the 27th of September each year to showcase the tourism sector’s unique ability to drive economic development, preserve and promote culture and herit… read more

• Flights
• 02/10/2021 05:39

Qatar Airways highlights Egypt: launches Sharm el-Sheikh, resumes Luxor and increases Cairo

Four times weekly service to Luxor starts 23 November 2021, and twice-weekly service to Sharm El-Sheikh begins 3 December 2021 The new routes will be operated by the airline’s Airbus A320 and offer seamless connectivity via the World’s Best Airport to many destinations in Asia, Europe, Middle East and North America

Qatar Airways will launc… read more

• Flights
• 02/10/2021 05:36

Etihad relaunches Boeing 787 South Africa tag flight

On September 30th, Etihad Airways unveiled three new destinations for its upcoming winter season. These three quarantine-free spots are the South African cities of Johannesburg and Cape Town, as well as the tropical island paradise of Zanzibar, off the coast of Tanzania. Let’s take a look at the aircraft selection and schedu… read more