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Low demand over Christmas: KRC halts NBO commuter ops
The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has suspended operations on the Nairobi commuter train service for 11 days due to a fall in passenger demand during the festive season. The corporation’s managing director Philip Mainga told the Business Daily in an interview yesterday that service on key city routes such as Ruiru,… read more
Consequences of the Brexit Agreement on transport, and especially on aviation
After intensive negotiations, the European Commission has reached on 24 December an agreement with the United Kingdom on the terms of its future cooperation with the European Union.
The draft Trade and Cooperation Agreement consists of three main pillars:
Delta had planned a massive Africa xxpansion – what happened?
Over a decade ago, Delta Air Lines planned a massive Africa expansion. The airline planned eight new routes to Africa, of which only a few remain in operation. A combination of factors worked against Delta. Unfortunately, that led to the suspension of several of the routes. Here’s a look back at the expansion and what… read more
Domestic tourism in Kilimanjaro takes shape this Christmas
Setting the agenda for domestic and regional tourism in East Africa, Christmas and New Year trips in Northern Tanzania and parts of Kenya have been planned with good experience for future development.
Tens of thousands of people from different parts of East Africa, Africa, and rest of the world are celebrating Christmas an… read more
Saudi Arabian Airlines ranked a Five-Star Airline
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia has been ranked a Five-Star Global Airline by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX).
The APEX Official Airline Ratings™ is the first airline rating program based solely on certified passenger feedback. The industry’s m… read more
FAAN buckles under 90% revenue slump
Managing Director of FAAN, Hamisu Yadudu, said though the cash crunch was not peculiar, it compelled many to be more innovative and cost-effective.
Yadudu, speaking at the Servicom Networking Meeting held in Calabar, Cross Rivers State, said the year tested our mettle in every aspect of life. He noted that the … read more
Why Kenya will not ban flight from Europe
Kenya has defended its decision of not banning flights from Europe following a new strain of COVID-19. Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said there was no need to ban the flights since countries hit by the new virus were conducting serious screening to those living there.
"We as a country do not see any need to close our … read more
A Fresh Wind brings Excitement to the African Tourism Board
The African Tourism Board is ready to welcome the New Year with a fresh approach, new ideas, and new partnerships.
ATB is ready to go into the third phase of this two-year-old organization and to maintain its leadership on the African Continent and beyond. Project Hope is an important discussion bringing ministers of tourism and lea… read more
Etihad Airways welcomes the reopening of Abu Dhabi
Following an announcement by the Abu Dhabi Emergency Crisis and Disasters Committee, effective 24 December 2020, entry restrictions into Abu Dhabi will be relaxed. International tourists, residents and travellers from selected destinations, flying with Etihad Airways, will be allowed to enter the emirate without the need to … read more
Qatar Airways announces daily flights to Montreal
Qatar Airways announce it will begin incrementally increasing flights to Montreal from 16 January 2021 and operate daily frequencies by 25 February 2021, up from the previously scheduled four weekly frequencies. The Montreal service is operated by Qatar Airways’ state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 featuring 36 seats in the award-winning Qsui… read more
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