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Gambia launch is no gamble
New west African regional low-cost airline, FlyWestaf, plans to launch in Banjul, The Gambia, next May, according to co-founder and managing director, Richard Powell.
After several years fine-tuning its plans, the start-up is negotiating with potential investors for $20 million launch capital. Once the fundi… read more
Can Goldstar Air revive Lone Star Air?
Liberia desperately needs development but is the problematic regional air company, Goldstar Air, run by an obscured and elusive Ghanaian businessman the right vessel to drive development? Beyond the fanfare and public celebrations, the avarice of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), and its gullible and desirous ex-soc… read more
Seychelles' Battered Tourism Industry Gets a Big Boost - Three Airlines Return in a Week
In another strong indication that the tourism industry is picking back up in Seychelles even amid COVID-19, Qatar Airways touched down again in the island nation on Wednesday, its first flight to the archipelago since April.
That followed British Airways' return last weekend and Kenyan Airways' arrival this comi… read more
Airlines: No Vax, No Fly?
Who would’ve thought airlines would be the biggest cheerleaders for the new COVID-19 vaccine? Yes, the aviation industry is pushing hardest for anything that will bring back customers and restore trust in flying.
Qantas got the ball rolling last month when its CEO declared airlines across the world should consider enforcing “no-v… read more
IATA unveils key design elements of IATA Travel Pass
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) unveiled key design elements of the IATA Travel Pass. IATA Travel Pass is a mobile app to help travelers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for COVID-19 testing or vaccine information.“Testing is the immediate solution to safely re-open… read more
Air Austral restarts JNB flights
Air Austral plans to reintroduce flights between Johannesburg and St Denis in Réunion on December 22, just in time for Christmas.
The airline was granted approval by the SACAA to reintroduce flights to South Africa toward the end of October. According to the schedule reflecting in the GDS, Air Austral will initially introduce… read more
2020 Africa Visa Openness Index reveals upward trend
The upward trend in African countries liberalizing their visa regimes and welcoming African travelers continues, according to the 2020 Africa Visa Openness Index published by the African Union Commission and African Development Bank on Thursday.
This fifth edition of the Index highlights the negative impact of the C… read more
Green Africa Airways grows as take-off slated for 2021
The start of the commercial activities of Green Africa Airways is being refined. On December 14, 2020, a group of 8 cabin crew were completing their training, having been preceded the month before by two groups of pilots.
The new Nigerian private carrier intends to start its first flights by the first half of 2021.
ITB China delayed until end of 2021
The organisers of ITB China have announced the launch an ITB China Special Edition for 2021. The two-day business event will make its debut in Beijing from May 7th-8th, to deliver an innovative showcase for business exchanges while providing a stage for sharing industry insights for the travel industry.
The regular edi… read more
EK back inti Istanbul on Dec 21
Emirates will resume daily flights to Istanbul from December 21, bringing the total number of destinations now served by the Dubai airline to 99. The addition of Istanbul expands Emirates’ European network to 31 destinations.
The flight EK 121 will depart Dubai at 14:20 hours and arrive in Istanbul at 16:2… read more
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