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Time for Africa to repair its safety standards...
At least 52 of around 100 air carriers currently banned from operating in Europe are based in Africa. Their problem? Unacceptable safety standards, many rooted in maintenance. Chuch Grieve reports.
The EU Air Safety list pulls no punches. It lays the blame on “the authorities with responsibility for regu… read more
Travelport rebrands and reveals new identity
“Travelport has transformed”, said Greg Webb, chief executive officer.
“We are now fully focused on what we do best – connecting buyers and sellers that share our passion for delivering exceptional travel experiences. We are also embracing our strengths – our agility, our independence and our ability to make the bold long-term… read more
Emirates has a new certified technology partner
Emirates Airlines is the largest airline in the United Arab Emirates based in DubaiTPConnects was certified as an IT Provider for Emirates
TPConnects, an IATA NDC Dual Level 4 Certified IT Provider and Aggregator, has been certified as a technology partner for Emirates, enable travel service providers to seamlessly int… read more
Naira Records Gain Against US Dollar
Nigeria’s currency on Tuesday gained 0.34 percent to close at N408.60k per dollar compared to N410.00k closed since two days at the Investors and Exporters (I& E) forex window, data from FMDQ on Tuesday showed.
The gain recorded by Naira in the I& E window, Ripples Nigeria gathered was due to improved liquidity in the market as for… read more
31% of rewards cardholders didn’t redeem any points, miles or stays in 2020
Nearly 1 in 3 rewards cardholders (31%) did not redeem any rewards in 2020, according to a new Bankrate.com report. Meanwhile, 46% of rewards cardholders who redeemed rewards in the past year did so for something of substantial value, like $300+ in cash back/gift cards (30%), a free hotel stay (15%) or a free flight (11%).
While 55%… read more
SITA’s Air Transport IT Insights reveals a sharper focus on safety, automation, and efficiency
The COVID-19 pandemic has refocused IT spending priorities for airlines and airports in 2020 as revenue plunged and the industry faced new health and operational requirements needed to keep flying.
Among the key findings from SITA’s 2020 Air Transport IT Insights was an accelerated investment in automated passenger processing focusi… read more
Expedia Cruises develops new suite of tools to support cruise partners during recovery
Expedia Cruises has announced a new suite of tools designed to support cruise lines, franchise partners and Vacation Consultants by making their ability to search for, choose and ultimately distribute cruises easier and more seamless. The new tools also help partners identify new and evolving pockets of demand, an increasingly important r… read more
Namibia extends the current measures until end of March 2021
Namibia's President Dr. Hage G. Geingob, announced during the 25th Covid-19 public briefing on the national response measures on 24 February 2021 th… read more
South Africa has renamed two cities, three towns and two airports in the Eastern Cape
South Africa's Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, has officially announced a number of name changes for towns, cities and … read more
The Cape Verdean state guarantees a new emergency loan of EUR 1 million for Cabo Verde Airlines
Despite discussions since May 2020, the Cape Verdean state and Lofleidir Cabo Verde have yet to agree on the debt restructuring and Cabo Verde Airlines (CVA) recovery plan. Grounded since last March, the parastatal company is surviving on emergency loans to pay its fixed costs, including staff salaries.
The Cape Verdean… read more
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