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Emirates postpones Gatwick return
There are set to be some changes to Emirates’ scheduled return flights between the U.K. and its hub in Dubai (DXB). As reported by Routes Online, the Middle Eas… read more
Hertz gets $1.65B lifeline, stock soaring
Hertz is slated to receive $1.65 billion in financing as the iconic car rental company navigates bankruptcy during the coronavirus pandemic, which has pummeled the … read more
DXB: New entry rules - min Dh 2,000 in customer pockets
Indian and Pakistani airlines have started flying back Dubai tourists who were stranded at the Dubai International Airport after being denied entry for not following immigration requirements. Airlines and travel agents have also begun to strictly implement the entry requirements for passengers flying on tourist visas to Dubai… read more
Kilimanjaro Fire
A camp of international mountaineers had to be evacuated after strong winds reignited a massive blaze on Africa's highest mountain. Germans, Swiss and Austrians are among those who had to leave the slope. Tanzanian authorities have announced plans to deploy helicopters and planes to help put out an out of control blaze on Mo… read more
KLM NW20 Intercontinental network updates
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines up to 15OCT20 filed additional changes to its Intercontinental network for Northern winter 2020/21 season, which saw extended schedule revision into the first week of January 2021. Latest adjustment as of 15OCT20 as follows.
Due to various travel restrictions, certain sector may not be available for rese… read more
Costa Diadema voyage cancelled after COVID-19 discovered onboard
Costa Cruises has confirmed that Costa Diadema’s current itinerary in the Mediterranean has been cancelled and the ship is returning to Genoa, Italy on Friday due to the threat of coronavirus cases onboard, reports ShipMag. The move comes after seven passengers tested for coronavirus in the Port of Palermo were found to have the vi… read more
Mount Kilimanjaro fire
On Sunday night, the Tanzanian Parks Authority tweeted out a grainy picture of one of the most iconic natural wonders in the world: Mount Kilimanjaro. But the dark photograph did not show the famous outline of the grand, pristine peak rising out of the east African savannah. Instead, it showed an enormous fire raging halfway up … read more
KQ expands partnership with Delta Air Lines
National carrier Kenya Airways(KQ) has expanded its code share partnership with the US Delta Air Lines as it warms up to the return of New York direct flights. The extended partnership will link travellers on the direct flights to three new points including the cities of Dallas, Washington DC and San Francisco.
The code share… read more
SAA rescue: budget looms
A rescue plan for South Africa's flag carrier has yet to get off the ground since the government has not provided promised funding, with the upcoming budget looming as a crucial test for its future. State-owned South African Airways (SAA) had limp… read more
EY 787-10 operates service through Israeli airspace
United Arab Emirates carrier Etihad Airways has conducted a commercial service through Israeli airspace, with its Milan Malpensa-Abu Dhabi flight. Flight EY88 has a scheduled block time of 6h 5min and typically spends about 5h 25min airborne.
The service is normally routed through Turkey and then uses the busy north-south cor… read more
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