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Heavy demand on Nairobi-Mombasa trains
Kenya Railways has doubled the frequency of standard gauge railway (SGR) passenger service between Nairobi and Mombasa, signalling rising demand for travel after the easing of Covid-19 lockdown. The train will do two trips to Mombasa from Nairobi at 8am and 2:15 pm and leave the coastal town at the same time for the c… read more
ASATA applaudes reopening of South Africa’s borders
The Association of Southern African Travel Agents (ASATA) welcomes the announcement today by Government that South Africans can travel internationally to all countries, under certain travel conditions.
“We see some logistical challenges, such as travel insurance and visa requirements, but are very encouraged to hear that the South A… read more
LH resumes flights to CPT on B747
Lufthansa has become the first international airline to resume flights to South Africa. After landing its first scheduled flight in the country for several months on Thursday morning, Lufthansa has announced services will continue to Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Flights have resumed owing to the easing of travel r… read more
Finalists of UNWTO Africa Branding Challenge Announced
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced the ten finalists of the Inspiration Africa Branding Challenge challenge. The Africa Tourism Organization (ATA) a US Based African/diaspora tourism Organization lead the pack of 10.
Against the current backdrop of heightened uncertainty as a result of the coronavirus … read more
Air Mauritius relaunches international flights on October 2
TAAG doubles its frequencies on the Luanda - São Paulo route
Sky Mali launches commercial operations with Bamako - Kayes flight
Kenya struggeling to pay China
Even before the COVID-19 outbreak, the railway failed to meet passenger and cargo volume targets and now the economic downturn brought on by the pandemic is making the problem even more acute. T… read more
Even suspending operations will cost money
Aviation expert Linden Birns has warned that suspending operations at South African Airways is going to be a costly exercise.
The struggling airline’s operations were suspended and put under care and maintenance… read more
Air Mauritius resumes Reunion service in Oct 2020
Air Mauritius in October 2020 plans to resume Mauritius – St. Denis de la Reunion service, initially operating 1 weekly flights. Due to travel restrictions, the airline is only accepting reservation for flight departure from Reunion. A330-200 aircraft to operate this route from 05OCT20.
MK218 MRU0900 – 0945RUN 3… read more
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