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The much talked about and long awaited covid-19 palliative from the Federal Government to the Nigeria Aviation Industry has been announced.
The sum is N5billion as announced by the Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika. N4billion is for the airlines and N1billion to other businesses in the industry. This perhaps is what the… read more
Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth on Sunday said that his government was under pressure from the tourism industry over the manner and the pace with which the country is re-opening its borders since they have been closed since March following the Covid-19 outbreak. Why are the government and the tourism industry not on the same … read more
Ethiopian Airlines has had its ban extended on its flight from Addis Ababa to Shanghai Pudong. The flight has already been banned for five weeks, but Chinese authorities agreed to an extension as more passengers have tested positive for COVID-19. The ban continues until at least January 1st, 2021.
Ethiopian Ai… read more
Captain Ibrahim Mshelia has said that it was wrong for any airline to
collect monies on behalf of any government agency and refuse to remit it
especially as the monies in question are already paid for.This
is just as he called for an intentional development of General aviation
in the country by creating policies that would boost the GAT.… read more
Airlines have canceled flights and called for additional government support after the UK announced plans to enter a second lockdown for at least a month after rising cases of COVID-19.
The new restrictions, which come into force on Thursday Nov. 5, mean that all UK residents are banned from non-essential international travel.… read more
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and TAAG Angola will host the 52nd Annual General Assembly in a virtual format on the 09 and 10 November 2020. The premier African air transport industry event will gather over 500 high profile African and global aviation leaders to draw a roadmap for a successful restart and recovery… read more
The Dutch Airline Pilots Association VNV joined seven other unions today in agreeing to contribute to KLM’s cost-reduction efforts by signing a “commitment clause”. The airline and the eight trade unions have thus satisfied a key requirement, clearing the way for the Minister of Finance to assess whether KLM now meets the Dutc… read more
The Ishaka-Katunguru road that had turned into a death trap has since become an enabler to booming trade and tourism, three years later. The rehabilitation of the 58.2km road cost government Shs188b. The contractor, Mota-Engil, says the road is set for commissioning. It runs from Ishaka Town in Bushenyi District to Kasese Distri… read more
The world’s four largest cruise lines have cancelled their December itineraries in the US, extending their pause in operations into 2021 following the CDC’s withdrawal of its No Sail Order at the end of November. The move by Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and MSC Cruises may appear contradictory, as the CDC’s… read more
Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Zurab Pololikashvili is confident that African gastronomy, mainly in Namibia, has the potential to grow around the world if showcased wisely. Pololikashvili was speaking during a dinner hosted by Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope on Monday evening, where he noted… read more
N4b FG Palliatives: Airlines plead for more as unions await details
It is complicated: Releationshop of hotels and governement on Mauritius
ET's Shanghai flight ban extended
Airline operators in Nigeria owes $6.9m (N19.4b) on TSC says Minister of Aviation
Airlines react to new UK lockdown
Aviation Leaders to define the roadmap for recovery
KLM pilots’ trade union VNV signs commitment clause
Ishaka-Katunguru Road to Boost Trade, Tourism
Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCL, MSC cancel cruises into 2021 in preparation for restart
UNWTO to focus on rural tourism in Africa
