Travel news overview

• Flights
• 21/04/2021 17:35

In Nigeria, 23 new airlines are in the pipeline

Currently, 11 local airlines operate in the Nigerian domestic market. A number that is expected to triple, in view of the number of Air Operator Certificate (AOC) applications being processed by the services of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.

We are talking here about Africa’s largest economic power and its 210 million inhabit… read more

• Flights
• 21/04/2021 08:17

‘New SAA’ plans to restart operations

South African Airways’ new interim chief executive Thomas Kgokolo says that the embattled national carrier has begun official discussions to resume operations. In a SABC interview on Monday (19 April), Kgokolo said that the airline will soon start the process of retraining its pilots and ensuring that compliance requirements are met.

• Flights
• 21/04/2021 06:28

EgyptAir and Sudan Airways sign strategic partnership

The partnership will enhance opportunities for trade exchange and activate aviation within the Egyptian government plan to support bilateral relations between the two countries and for the transfer of Egyptian expertise to the Sudanese side, especially in the field of civil aviation.

The MOU includes the Egyptian aviation training of Sudan… read more

• Miscellaneous
• Destinations
• 21/04/2021 06:23

3 extravagant underwater hotel experiences to add your post-pandemic travel list

Ocean lovers will appreciate these extravagant underwater hotel experiences that will allow you to marvel at marine life without disturbing them. Three we recommend:

The Underwater Room, Manta Resort in Pemba Island, Tanzania

The Underwater Room at Manta Resort in Pemba Island in Tanzania is a three-level accommo… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 21/04/2021 06:21

Malindi Tourism players alarmed over illegal dumping of waste

Tourism players in the resort town of Malindi, Kilifi County have raised alarm over reckless dumping of wastes along the Marine National Park road at Casuarina area.

The Malindi National Marine Park road is a gateway to the marine park, and also houses several hotels and villas, which attracts thousands of tourists every year… read more

• Flights
• 21/04/2021 06:03

Emirates commences IATA Travel Pass trials

Emirates has commenced trials of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Pass– a mobile app to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for COVID-19 testing or vaccine information.

The first passengers travelling from Dubai to Barcelona on EK 185 todayt… read more

• Opinion
• 20/04/2021 19:52

6 Reasons Not to Cut Your Corporate Travel Budget

It’s not a state secret that business travel has taken a significant knock. The COVID-19 pandemic brought the corporate travel world to complete standstill in 2020. Although we are now seeing a slow and gradual return to the skies for business travellers, it is unlikely the demand will ever reach pre-COVID levels again.

Unfortunately, less… read more

• Destinations
• 20/04/2021 19:49

Book Zanzibar PCR tests online

Mango has notified travellers of the Covid-19 testing arrangements for passengers returning from Zanzibar. Passengers may now book an appointment for a COVID-19 test and obtain their certificate in Zanzibar through the website www.zanzibarcovidtesting.co.tz.

• Destinations
• 20/04/2021 19:48

Kenya banks on charter flights to boost tourist arrivals

Kenya will rely on charter flights to boost tourism numbers during the challenging COVID-19 pandemic period, a government official said Saturday.

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala said the charter flights Kenya is receiving signals the growing confidence in the country's tourism products and preparedness … read more

• Flights
• 20/04/2021 19:48

South Africa: Airlink to launch flights between Johannesburg and Livingstone

South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink is set to launch a new service to Livingstone in … read more