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Airlink to launch direct flights between Cape Town Skukuza in Kruger National Park
South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink is set to launch direct flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and Skukuza Airport (SZK), the only commercial airport in … read more
African airlines traffic sank 73.7% in March
Because comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted by the extraordinary impact of COVID-19, unless otherwise noted all comparisons are to March 2019, which followed a normal demand pattern.
Total demand for air travel in March 2021 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was down 67.2% compared to March 20… read more
Azman Air cleared to resume 737 flights
The NCAA said: “We have reviewed the corrective action plans that were developed and implemented to address the non-compliance and non-conformances identified by the audit and found them satisfactory. In view of the above, the authority hereby lifts the suspension of Parts A3 and D43 of the operations specifications issued to Azman Air with… read more
Tour Operators Union embark on Central Region fam tour to boost domestic tourism
The Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) has gone on a two-day familiarization tour of selected sites in the Central Region in their ongoing quest to encourage and boost local tourism.
Sites visited included: Fort William, Heroes/Year of Return Garden and Tourist Information Centre at Anomabo, the Slave River and Memorial Garden a… read more
“Vaccinations revive international travel”, says ForwardKeys
The latest research from ForwardKeys, which has the most up to date and comprehensive fight booking data available, reveals that vaccinations appear to hold the key to reviving international travel.
Two destinations, Greece, and Iceland, which have announced that they will welcome vaccinated visitors this summer have seen inbound fl… read more
Private investors to raise USD 250m for formation of new national carrier
At least a total sum of USD 250 million would be raised by private investors to start a new national carrier for Nigeria, Sen. Hadi Sirika, the Minister of Aviation has said.
The minister also said that the Federal Government’s investment in the new national carrier would not exceed 5 per cent.
These were contained in a docume… read more
Game rearing can diversify economy
The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) has recognised the importance of diversifying the economy through rearing of wildlife commonly practiced in game ranches. Briefing the media in Gaborone on Tuesday, DWNP director, Dr Kabelo Senyatso, said some Batswana had shown interest in venturing into game ranching.
The… read more
Namibia to host United Nations World Tourism Organization regional conference
Namibia will host the United Nations World Tourism Organization Regional Conference on Strengthening Brand Africa for the Swift Recovery of the Tourism Sector from the 14 to 16 June in Windhoek.
The United Nations World Tourism Regional Director for Africa, Ms. Elcia Grandcourt, has been present in Namibia this past week unde… read more
IATA welcomes G20 push to restart tourism
IATA urged G20 governments to quickly follow up their endorsement of the guidelines with actions, particularly the five-point agenda to safely restore mobility:
Uganda Airlines heads for OR'Tambo
Uganda Airlines is planning to start its services between Entebbe and Johannesburg OR Tambo on Monday, May 31.
The airline will operate four frequencies a week, flying out of Entebbe on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Johannesburg departures will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The airli… read more
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