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GOL Linhas Aéreas and Ethiopian Airlines have signed a new codeshare agreement that will include all of the Brazilian carrier’s routes from Sao Paulo Guarulhos International (GRU).
The partnership will initially cover Ethiopian’s nonstop service between Addis Ababa (ADD) and GRU, as well as to destin… read more
The pandemic has posed record challenges to the world, including the international air transport sector.
Air busses are still to hit the air ways as usual, consequently the sale of air flight tickets is still a far-fetched dream. Covid-19 is to blame. The spread of the novel coronavirus has caused passenger demand to collapse, forci… read more
More than 2.5 million Kenyans working in the tourism sector lost their jobs in the last five months due to COVID-19 related disruptions, a government official said on Thursday.
Najib Balala, cabinet secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, said the pandemic triggered massive loss of jobs in the hospita… read more
A majority of destinations around the world (53%) have now started easing travel restrictions introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though many remain cautious in view of the development of the pandemic, the seventh edition of the UNWTO "COVID-19 Related Travel Restrictions: A Global Review for Tourism" confirms the ongo… read more
Qatar Airways now offers the largest number of aircraft equipped with the most superior high-speed broadband on board in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.
Airbus A350-900 aircraft number A7-ALC became the 100th member of the Qatar Airways fleet to feature the high-speed Super Wi-Fi service using the award-winning… read more
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) received a donation of COVID-19 UG safety equipment on September 8, 2020 ahead of the phased reopening of Entebbe International Airport on October 1, 2020. The airport has been closed since March 21 following national lockdown measures imposed by the government of Uganda in the wake… read more
There is huge uncertainty over the future of Arik Air as Asset Management Corporation (AMCON) is set to change the name of the airline, which has been under its receivership in the past four years. A source close to the airline confided in our correspondent that plans have reached an advanced stage by AMCON to change the… read more
Sea turtle conservation efforts are producing encouraging results in Cape Verde. More than 140,000 nesting turtle nests have been recorded on the beach of Sao Francisco, in Praia, the capital of this archipelago, located in West Africa. Satisfied with these record-breaking nests, the government promises an increase in… read more
Western Cape government launched a new online system to make it easier for the 5,000 tourist guides in the Western Cape to register, renew and update their details.
Until now, tourist guides have had to complete application forms in hard copy or via email, but now the new online registration system provides them with the opportunity… read more
Travel agents will be able to access Air France-KLM NDC services through the Amadeus Travel Platform. As the travel industry continues to navigate this turbulent year, modern retailing via NDC is more than ever a strategic priority for Air France-KLM and Amadeus.
Today, the Air France-KLM group and Amadeus annou… read more
ET opens up Latin American possibilities with new codeshare agreement
Air Ticket Sales, Travel Agencies Still in Shock
2.5 mln jobs lost in tourism sector: Kenya
50% of global destinations are easing travel restrictions
Qatar Airways has now the largest number of planes equipped with high-speed internet
Entebbe International Airport Receives COVID-19 Safety Equipment
Uncertainty Over Plan To Rebrand Arik Air To Nigeria Eagle
CAPE VERDE: Record results in the conservation of sea turtles
Western Cape: Tourist guide registration system goes online
Air France-KLM and Amadeus sign new NDC agreement
