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The new SAA – 9 aircraft, 27 routes
In the 2019-2020 year, every airline globally suffered devastating impact from COVID-19. The damage to SAA was even more severe than that suffered by others. It had already been driven into business rescue by years of misfortune, massive financial losses year on year, corruption, government interference, and lack of continuity at every level of … read more
How will cruises look in the new normal?
The year 2020 is among the worst years for everyone employed or in business. The year has been worse for the hospitality industry affecting road transport, airways, and cruise travel. The coronavirus pandemic has led cruise companies to plan afresh on how to board, travel, and embark on the cruises, and it has taken some time to achieve some of … read more
Where Will Uganda Airlines Fly Its New Airbus A330neo?
Having taken delivery of the first of its two brand new Airbus A330neos, we thought we would take a look at what routes Uganda Airlines plans to operate the aircraft on. Before the new A330neos arrival Uganda Airlines was limited to flying short-haul routes within Africa to places like Nairobi, Lusaka, and Dar es Salaam.
According to Plane… read more
Royal Air Maroc revives Dubai route plans
Morocco’s flag-carrier Royal Air Maroc has revived plans to add Dubai to its network, more than six years after last pulling the plug on a proposed route to the emirate.
According to OAG Schedules Analyser data, the airline intends to begin flying between Casablanca (CMN) and Dubai (DXB) from March 28. Flights will b… read more
Jambojet Offering Passengers 10,000 Seats At Sh2,100
Regional low-cost carrier Jambojet has announced a 72-hour sale, offering 10,000 seats at a discounted rate of Sh2,100 one way to usher in the new year.
The three day sale which is part of the #NowTravelReady campaign will run from 5th January to 7th January 2021. The tickets will be valid for local travel between 11th January and 20th Mar… read more
Zanzibar annual Tourism earnings down 38pc
Despite optimism that Zanzibar's tourism industry is gradually recovering from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic with visitor numbers on the rise in December, earnings from the sector still dropped 38 percent compared with last year, says the Bank of Tanzania (BoT).
In its monthly economic review for December, BoT writes, "Zanzibar's… read more
Hi-tech way to keep Africas skies safe
ASECNA is fully committed to making the skies over Africa as safe as possible – and using the latest technology to do it.
It is currently working with Thales Alenia Space (TAS) to provide satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) services to the African continent and the Indian Ocean to strengthen navigation operations and optimise traj… read more
Azman Air Seeks A Second Airbus A340 To Launch Dubai Flights
Nigerian carrier Azman Air is seeking to acquire a second Airbus A340 aircraft to join its fleet. As part of the airline’s 2021 expansion plan, the aircraft would allow it to launch international services to destinations such as Dubai.
Many airlines have been shunning four-engined jets as the two-engined equivalents are now m… read more
Russia to launch e-visas as soon as COVID-19 situation allows
Russian Foreign Ministry announced that a system to issue short-stay, single entry electronic visas (e-visas) to foreign visitors has been set up and is ready to be launched, but its launch date will depend on the situation with COVID-19 in the country and in the world.
Russian electronic visa project initially started in 2017 but e… read more
Qatar Airways expands South America connectivity
Qatar Airways announce it has increased Sao Paulo services to 10 weekly flights and expanded codeshare cooperation with LATAM Airlines Brasil optimising connectivity for both airline’s passengers to and from destinations in Asia, the Middle East and South America. The new codeshare agreement will further strengthen the two a… read more
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