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Airlines have cracked down on anti-mask behavior in different ways and with varying levels of regulatory support. In South Africa, low-cost carrier FlySafair is upping the ante. Failure to comply with the airline’s face mask requirements could end up costing passengers up to R100 000 (approximately $7,000).
If a traveler on b… read more
South African Airways confirms that international flights will remain cancelled up to, and including, the 30th of October 2021.
Bookings for international travel from the 31st of October onwards will remain in place for now. The cancellations pertain to the ongoing business rescue process and travel restrictions with respect to COVID-19.
Tunisia and Cameroon put back on the table the plan to open a direct flight between the two countries.
The subject, in discussions for 4 years, was again discussed on the occasion of the hearing of February 09, 2021 in Yaoundé, granted to HE Karim Ben Becher, Ambassador of the Tunisian Republic in Cameroon by the Minister of C… read more
Nigeria’s NG Eagle has received its first two Boeing
737-700 aircraft. The aircraft, from the fleet of Arik Air, were
delivered to Lagos airport from Addis Ababa.
NG Eagle was set up in July 2019 with Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria being the majority shareholder. The airline is currently looking to obtain its Air Operator Certificate.
Victoria Falls, one of southern Africa's biggest tourist attractions, has recorded its highest flows for the month of February following heavy rains that have been received in the bulk of the SADC region.
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) said the water levels have increased significantly compared to the same period la… read more
Kenyan national flag carrier Kenya Airways has reduced the number of flights to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to once a week, citing low demand. The SkyTeam alliance members Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Allan Kilavuka said the airline was forced to reduce the … read more
As of February 13th, South Africa as a country moved to “Alert Level 3.” Under this restriction level, the nation’s 20 land borders, which were partially operational, will be fully operational. The 33 land borders which were closed will remain closed. This is the most significant change for South Africa’s borders – but what about air… read more
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), and Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), two leading umbrella bodies of Nigeria’s embattled organized private sector have joined the Babel of voices calling on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to merge Nigeria’s debilitating multiple exchange rates into one transpar… read more
It’s common to hear financial experts advising against using credit cards. They’ll be quick to tell you that there’s no such thing as “responsible” use when it comes to credit cards and that using cash is the best way to keep your financial situation intact.
Although there are, indeed, significant risks to using a credit card irresp… read more
As part of their strategic development plan to emerge strongly from the impact of Covid-19 on the business travel sector, Good Travel Management announce that they have become the latest member of the Global travel network, Lufthansa City Center.
As a Travel Management Company headquartered near to Hull, East Yorkshire specia… read more