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EK & Airlink Interline agreement
Emirates and South African regional carrier Airlink announced today that they had signed a new interline agreement. This will allow travelers from Dubai to Cape Town and Johannesburg to continue onwards to 45 destinations across the Southern African region.
On Tuesday, UAE flag carrier Emirates and regional Sout… read more
Rwanda ratifies Continental Aviation Constitution
Last week, Rwanda approved the revised African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) constitution, becoming the 13th African state to ratify this establishment.
The constitution, which seeks to promote coordination, better utilisation and orderly development of African air transport systems - will enter into force a… read more
Curfew: Nigerian domestic airlines cancel flights from Wednesday
Following the Lagos State Government 24 hour curfew imposed on the State, domestic airlines are cancelling all their flights from Wednesday. Arik Air has cancelled all its flight operations for Wednesday, October 21, 2020 due to the 24 hours curfew.
In a statement by its spokesman, Mr. Banji Ola, “All booked passengers on the c… read more
Radisson Hotel Group: New brand - Radisson Individuals
Radisson Hotel Group announces the launch of a new brand, Radisson Individuals. Radisson Individuals is a conversion brand that offers independent hotels and local, regional chains the opportunity to be part of the global Radisson Hotel Group platform.
Radisson Individuals hotels are selected for their own character… read more
AIDA Cruises repositions AIDAprima to Dubai
AIDAprima isn’t due to start cruising from Dubai for the 2020/21 cruise season until December, but AIDA Cruises have already positioned her in Port Rashid in preparation for the ship’s return to service. AIDAprima arrived in Dubai this week after a repositioning voyage (without passengers) from Port Klang in Malaysia. She will sail… read more
BREAKING NEWS!! Lagos airport closed?
New Covid-19 testing options rolled-out at Heathrow
A new pre-departure rapid testing facilities has been launched at Heathrow. The testing facilities, a UK first, are described by officials at the airport as a critical step in the recovery of the aviation sector, restoring traveller confidence and re-opening routes from the UK to the rest of the world. They will be run by Collinson… read more
Mauritius on hold
With South Africans’ summer holiday season coming up, it is still unclear when Mauritius will open its borders without a compulsory 14-day quarantine for visitors.
Operators are busy postponing November bookings while agents, hesitant to sell the island with this uncertainty, are advising clients to book local holidays for De… read more
Kenya Airways updated Nov 2020 international
Kenya Airways during the month of November 2020 schedules following International service, including service resumption to the US. Due to various travel restrictions, additional changes remain highly possible. The following list is based on schedule listing as of 19OCT20.
Nairobi – Abidjan – Dakar 1 weekly 737-80… read more
Constance Tsarabanjina Madagascar
The pearl of the Indian Ocean, Constance Tsarabanjina Hotel has reopened on 1st October with newly refurbished interiors to offer an ultimate getaway experience. A tropical refuge located off the coast of Madagascar, Tsarabanjina is an island hotel paradise where everything is protected, from the sea bed to the shells on the sand.… read more
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