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IATA’s Lab Network provides a list of eligible lab locations around the globe so that travelers can easily find a location for a COVID-19 test prior to travel. The newly launched portal provides a one-stop-shop for labs to self-register to be included in the Network.
Labs wishing to join the IATA Lab Network should confirm tha… read more
NYERERE National Park (formerly the northern part of Selous Game Reserve, pronunciation: "Seluu") is the largest national park in Tanzania and also one of the world's largest wildlife sanctuaries.
The total area of the park is 30,893 km2 (11,928 sq mi) and covers the Matemwe, Morogoro, Lindi, Mtwara and Ruvuma regions.… read more
Today, United Airlines announced the purchase of 270 new Boeing and Airbus aircraft, the largest combined order in the airline’s history and the biggest by an individual carrier in the last decade. The order includes 200 737 MAXs – 150 MAX 10 and 50 MAX 8 – plus 70 A321neos.
The airline expects to fly the first 737 MAX 8 with the signature… read more
Victoria Falls, a city built on tourism, is pinning its prospects of salvaging something from a Covid-19 affected year on the national vaccination programme allowing more and more people to visit the city in relative safety.
Those in the wildlife sector have turned to the Government and corporate world to support the sector i… read more
TheZeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa(Zeitz MOCAA) in Cape Town, the world's largest museum of contemporary African art, has announced that it is temporarily closing doors. According to the museum, this is "to ensure the h… read more
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) forecast for global air travel to return to pre-pandemic levels by around end-2023 is “about the right timeframe”, said the chief executive of budget carrier Scoot on Monday (Jun 28). Mr Campbell Wilson was asked by reporters at a virtual press conference for his prognosis of the hard-hi… read more
Emirates plans to use the International Air Transport Association's
Travel Pass, a Covid health app being tested by airlines around the
world, on all routes across its global network within the coming weeks.
The airline, which was among the first global airlines to run trials of the mobile app in April, currently uses … read more
The Africa to Africa Tourism Promotion iniative chiseled out of Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA), by the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), has opened up windows of profitable passengers capacity for Egypt Air.
The airline which was among the four African Carriers, RwandAir, Kenya Airways,… read more
The Management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Monday apologized to all passengers on board, KA2 train which left travellers stranded as a result of mechanical failure. NRC described the development as highly regrettable, explaining that the train which left Rigasa, Kaduna state on Monday morning failed at the Dutse se… read more
Nigeria’s Azman Air has been given the tick of approval to fly its sole Airbus A340-400 on international flights. After a series of recent demonstration flights, Nigeria’s safety regulator cleared the plane to fly. Following a turbulent year, the approval is a welcome win for Azman Air.
In early 2020, Simple Flying rep… read more
Self registration portal for IATA Travel Pass Lab Network
Nyerere National Park
United orders 270 Boeing and Airbus aircraft, the largest order in United’s history
Covid-19 bites tourism sector
Cape Town: The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa closes for 14 days
IATA's forecast for recovery in global air travel by 2023 is 'about the right timeframe': Scoot CEO
Emirates to use Iata Travel Pass app on all routes within weeks
Africa to Africa Tourism Promotion: NANTA President happy with rise in traffic
NRC apologizes over Kaduna-Abuja train failure
Nigeria’s Azman Air set to resume Airbus A340-600 operations
