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Afrijet restarts regional operations
Afrijet announced Tuesday, February 16, the resumption of its regional flights. This decision follows new measures taken a day earlier by the Gabonese government, which stipulate that "international flights operated by national companies are set at 02 frequencies per week, per destination and per company".
From its base… read more
FAAN removes Azman aircraft reopens Runway 18R for operations
THE Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reopened Runway 18R/36L following the removal of Azman Air’s Boeing 737-500 aircraft with registration 5N SYS, and flight number ZQ2325 which was grounded in the middle of the Runway causing airlines to cancel flights.
Aircraft was said to be moved in the early hours of the morning, open… read more
Timing is everything in travel marketing in 2021
Timing is everything in travel marketing at the moment. Trying to keep a step ahead of restrictions, guidelines and lockdowns, plus matching that with consumer sentiment and confidence in booking holidays is proving an incredible challenge for all of us in marketing in the travel industry.
HolidayPirates has been worki… read more
Swan Hellenic among first cruise lines to require COVID vaccinations for for all ship’s staff and cr
Swan Hellenic announced that it has introduced valid Covid-19 vaccination as a pre-embarkation medical requirement for all ship’s staff and crew.
The vaccination cycle will be carried out at recruitment centres or in the home countries of the crew members in accordance with current local guidelines and approved medical protoc… read more
Cabo Verde: State subsidizes domestic transport for nationals
In 2019, Cape Verde decreed the establishment of a new tariff system for air transport. Two years later, its implementation is all the more necessary as the health crisis has eroded the purchasing power of the populations.
From next week, large families (with more than 4 children), students, people aged over 65, and children a… read more
EK suspends passenger flights to MEL
It’s been about three weeks since Emiratesresumed its suspended service to Australia. However, it looks like the Middle Eastern carrier will be re-suspending its flights to Melbourne for the next month and a ha… read more
ATM 2021: Return of in-person show set to buoy Middle East tourism
Reed Exhibitions has announced the return of Arabian Travel Week (ATW), with the event set to take place between May 16th-26th.
“This week-long festival of events is dedicated to travel professionals from all over world, to collaborate and shape the recovery of the Middle East travel industry, through exhibitions, conf… read more
South Africa: Tourism Grading Council certified facilities ready to receive guests
Accommodation establishments certified by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) are ready to receive guests in a safe and responsible manner, in line with the COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
A health and safety protocols study conducted by the South African Tourism (SA Tourism) Insights and Analytics te… read more
Uganda Airlines selects Geven premium economy seats for A330-800NEO
“We are excited about the delivery of the A330-800neo which strengthens our fleet capabilities and introduces the desired comfort standards for our long-haul operations. We are proud of our beautifully equipped plane which features a three class layout, including a fully lie-flat business class” said Cornwell Muleya, CEO of Uganda Airlines.
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United Nigeria begins commercial operations
Two weeks after securing an air operator’s certificate(AOC), United Nigeria has begun commercial operations.
The carrier, which is based at Enugu Akanu Ibiam International (ENU) and has a fleet of four Embraer ERJ145 aircraft, operated its first flights on Feb. 12, with the inaugural… read more
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