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Air Tanzania signes interline agreement with Air India
Air Tanzania announced on January 18 that it had signed an interline agreement with Air India.
This agreement allows passengers of the Tanzanian national carrier to Mumbai to continue their journeys to other Indian cities served by the Indian national carrier, through a single ticket. In return, Air India custome… read more
Nigeria exempted as UK imposes travel ban on 30 countries
The United Kingdom Government has exempted Nigeria from a list of 30 countries that have been banned from entering the UK over rising COVID-19 cases.
According to a statement at the government website, gov. uk, countries, including Angola, Argentina, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Democratic… read more
Nigeria loses West Africa Air Travel Market to Ghana
Nigeria has lost the West African air market to Ghana as today no Nigerian airline is operating to destinations such as Accra, Abidjan, Dakar, Freetown, Monrovia and the Gambia.
Industry operatives told THISDAY that the aforementioned routes used to be lucrative for Nigerian airlines, where they generate dollar revenue… read more
Emirates Skywards offers members more flexibility and assurance until 2022
Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has rolled out new measures to offer its members more support, flexibility, and choice – allowing members to retain elite tier status until 2022. The loyalty programme is one of the first in the world, and first in the region, to offer its members a ge… read more
Avoya Travel sees first signs of recovery and makes plans for 2021
Avoya Travel, one of the travel industry’s most innovative brands, experienced a significant increase in sales in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to previous months during the COVID-19 pandemic, with December seeing the best month of sales since April of 2020. In addition to the optimism surrounding vaccines and the pent-up demand for… read more
Covid-19: 2 weeks suspension between Kenya and China for Kenya Airways and China Southern
Kenya Airways and China Southern Airlines are banned from operating on their respective Nairobi - Guangzhou and Nairobi - Changsha routes for 2 weeks from February 1, 2021, reports the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
This sanction follows, for the Kenyan carrier, the detection of 5 passengers who test… read more
Black rhino successfully tagged
‘Searching and locating a black rhino in thick summer vegetation can seem nearly impossible, even with all the right resources at hand!’ the organisation posted on Facebook on January 27.
‘Well done to all involved; trackers, dog, veterinary team, fixed wing and rotorwing! A big shout out to Rhino Revolution for your efforts and … read more
Airspace workers issue ultimatum over unpaid benefits
The congress, which had management members in attendance, specifically demanded that funds be raised to settle workers’ outstandings, such as the payment of Year 2020 productivity allowance, the 13th-month salary, accrued pensions for senior citizens and immediate payment of furniture grants.
The workers alleged that low premiums ha… read more
UAE added to UK's travel ban list
Travel between the UAE and UK has been banned by the British government. All non-British travellers from the UAE will be barred from entering the UK from 1pm on Friday, the government announced.
Travellers with British or Irish passports, or residence rights, will be allowed to return, but arrivals after 4am on Friday must isolate at home … read more
Air Burkina eyes The Airbus A220 Alongside ERJs
Air Burkina is set to bolster its fleet with the acquisition of Airbus A220s and Embraer ERJs. The airline will bring in the new planes as part of a $450m cash injection led by U. S investment firm African Global Development (AGD).
After the government of Burkina Faso committed to selling its stake in Air Burkina to AGD… read more
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