Travel news overview

• Flights
• 30/10/2020 06:54

QR's strategic outlook for Africa

Qatar Airways has expanded an existing partnership with Kenya’s national carrier, with a view to allowing passengers of the Gulf-based airline make smooth transits to the coast and western Kenya. The Doha-based carrier resumed 14 weekly flights to Nairobi early August after Covid-19 lockdown restrictions were eased. An expan… read more

• Flights
• 30/10/2020 06:48

New airline in South Africa

South Africa’s newest airline has a name: Lift.

The airline is a joint venture between local aircraft leasing company Global Aviation … read more

• Accomodation
• 30/10/2020 06:10

3 years after Nigeria’s Best Western Hotel battles AMCON over takeover

Three Years after the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), moved in to take over of Best Western Hotel over a 10 billion loan, the management of the Lagos-based firm, Suru Worldwide Venture Nigeria Limited, has accused the agency of illegal seizing its hotel in Lagos despite the pending court case.

According to thegavel.com.ng,… read more

• Flights
• 30/10/2020 06:09

Airlink charts independence from SAA - a summary

South African regional airline Airlink, which ended a 23-year franchise agreement with national flag carrier South African Airways (SAA) earlier this year, is forging its own path as seen in recent moves to buttress its network and reach. The carrier is already operating and issuing tickets under its own "4Z" code and now no lon… read more

• Flights
• 29/10/2020 10:26

Government defends SAA bailout as it seeks partners

South Africa’s National Treasury has defended a controversial R10.5 billion ($641 million) lifeline for its bankrupt national airline, saying that setting it on the path to recovery will entice private shareholders. “Government is not going to want to hold on to South African Airways at all costs,” Treasury director-general Dondo Mogajane… read more

• Flights
• 29/10/2020 08:19

Azman Air is now IOSA Certified

• Destinations
• 29/10/2020 08:08

Cahrter flights permitted to Botswana as of Nov 1st

Charter flights will be re-authorized for departures and arrivals in Botswana from 1 November. Only the international airports of Maun and Kasane will initially be open. International flights have been suspended in the country since March 28.

From next Sunday, November 1, charter flights will once again be allowed to depart and arri… read more

• Flights
• 29/10/2020 05:48

FlySafair wants competitors to return to the skies

FlySafair is urging competitors to return to the market as quickly as possible in order to meet rising consumer demand for domestic flights. Presently it’s only FlySafair, Mango, Airlink and Cemair that are contesting the domestic market. Kirby Gordon Chief Marketing Officer at FlySafair said the airline will be operating at… read more

• Flights
• 29/10/2020 05:45

SAA bailed out again

The government has resisted opposition to it providing further bailouts to embattled national airline SAA, allocating R6.5 billion in the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) to the airline for settling its guaranteed debt and interest and R10.5 billion to implement its business rescue plan. The MTBPS states this allocation was mainly fun… read more

• Flights
• 29/10/2020 05:40

Airlines threaten to ‘leave’ South Africa over travel restrictions

South Africa’s aviation industry briefed parliament’s portfolio committee on Tourism on Tuesday (27 October), warning of the serious impact that the coronavirus lockdown and travel restrictions has had on the sector. The Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (Barsa) – which represents both international and Africa… read more