Travel news overview

• Destinations
• 15/01/2022 05:33

Kruger National Park is one of the most popular National Parks on TikTok

South Africa's … read more

• Flights
• 14/01/2022 07:58

Arik Air apologies for Lagos-Asaba flight mid-air return

Arik Air said one of its Dash 8 Q-400 aircraft operating the Lagos-Asaba flight on Wednesday evening made an air return to base due to a technical issue.

According to the airline, the aircraft landed safely and the Pilot in Command, in compliance with safety procedures, decided to disembark the passengers on the airside of the Murta… read more

• Opinion
• 14/01/2022 07:57

How the pandemic can shake up African airlines for the better

As wind blows out a candle but fans a fire, this can be an opportunity.

Working together and freeing up the air travel industry to reach its potential should be likened to the proverbial rising tide that lifts all boats. Some airlines may initially experience a drop in market share, but the great benefits to the industry will ensure growth… read more

• Flights
• 14/01/2022 07:50

Delta Air Lines extends ticket validity through year-end 2023

Delta Air Lines is redoubling its efforts to give customers more flexibility in their travel plans with another industry-leading eCredit extension through year-end 2023. Effective Jan. 12, all existing eCredit holders will have an additional year of flexibility for rebooking and travelling. Customers will be able to rebook their tickets b… read more

• Travel-tech
• 14/01/2022 07:50

Strategic deal with Hotelbeds gives Far East Hospitality access to game-changing data

After years of working closely together, Hotelbeds and Far East Hospitality have entered into a new strategic agreement that will see the global leading bedbank share its exclusive data insights with the group, increasing its competitive advantage.

Through a series of customised, data-driven reports that proactively highlight… read more

• Destinations
• 14/01/2022 07:49

Travel Update: Seychelles removes Southern African countries from restricted travel list

Visitors from South Africa and other Southern African countries will once again be able to travel to the paradise islands of the Seychelles as of Thursday, 6 January 2022, the country’s Ministry of Health has announced, also advising the introduction of additional considerations for incoming travellers with proof of past recent inf… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 14/01/2022 07:48

Covid-19: Namibia amends the current Public Health Regulations

Namibia's Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, announced on the occasion of the 39th Covid-19 briefing on the national resp… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 14/01/2022 07:47

Le Niger inaugure l’aéroport rénové de Diffa dans le sud-est du pays

The Diffa airport is now used as an operational base for multinational troops involved in the fight against the Boko Haram sect that is operating between Niger, Nigeria, Chad and Cameroon.

The Mamadou Tandja Airport in Diffa is now dressed in its new clothes.  On the occasion of the Diffa N'Glaa festival, the President of Niger… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 13/01/2022 17:03

Kia - International Airlines Optimistic of Rebound in Operations

Despite the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, international airlines operating at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) are optimistic of a rebound in their operations by the second quarter of 2022.

The aviation industry suffered from the pandemic with many countries introducing travel restrictions as part of preventive measu… read more

• Opinion
• 13/01/2022 08:54

Four travel trends in 2022

While much has changed in the last year, many things are still the same heading into 2022, including travel regulations, shutdowns, and unexpected closures due to COVID-19. Thankfully, an increasing number of people have started their travel habits again. Many airlines, hotels, and tourism services have seen steady increases in their revenue num… read more