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Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is introducing COVID-19 global wellness insurance cover as part of Etihad Wellness, the airline’s new health and hygiene program. Guests who are diagnosed with COVID-19 during their trip won’t have to worry about medical expenses or quarantine costs when they fly with Etihad.
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Airbus’ 2020 gross orders by August 31st totaled 370 aircraft with net orders of 303, after the year’s cancellations. The company registered 1 new order for an ACJ320neo and no cancellations in August.
In August, Airbus delivered a total of 39 aircraft spread out between 35 A320 Family aircraft including the first A321neo to Gulf Air, two … read more
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines on Tuesday (08SEP20) gradually adjusted planned Intercontinental operation for Northern winter 2020/21 season, from 25OCT20 to 27MAR21. The schedule update is not fully completed, therefore following changes is based on information as of 1130GMT 08SEP20.
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Air Mauritius in recent schedule update filed preliminary schedules for Northern summer 2021 season, effective 28MAR21. Following listed service is as of 06SEP20, although further changes is expected.
Tentatively listing sees long-haul aircraft focuses on A330-900neo and Airbus A350-900XWB.
Mauritius – Antananar… read more
TAP Air Portugal in late-August 2020 filed revision to its planned service to Cancun and Cape Town. Previously scheduled to commence in October and November, both will now be launched by mid-December 2020, with Airbus A330-900neo aircraft.
Operational frequency has been reduced from 3 to 2 weekly.
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A press release issued by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture last Friday stated that arriving passengers will no longer be subjected to quarantine. In addition, the ministry says arriving passengers in possession of a negative covid-19 test certificate of not more than 72 hours will not be tested in The Gambia.
The ministry notes t… read more
Kiwi plane spotters were excited to see an unusual arrival in Christchurch this week. An Airbus A340 in South African Airways colors touched down at the airport just after 11:45 yesterday morning (local time). The Airbus was conduction a repatriation flight, bringing 300 New Zealanders home.
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South Africa’s regional borders may open soon if the COVID-19 infection rate continues to decrease, Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane said at a press briefing on September 4. Government is considering creating a regional travel bubble with African countries of similar infection risks, Kubayi-Ngubane said.
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Namibia’s Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, has announced ammendments to the country’s International Tourism Revival Initiative (TRI) protocols.
Since the TRI protocols got implemented, Namibia’s tourism industry has not seen any bookings. This, as well as the fa… read more
The island of Saint Helena has a great deal to offer visitors. A rich history, natural beauty, and the rare characteristic of being a genuinely un-touristed place. Since the airport opened in 2016, arrivals to the island have grown year on year. In fact, before the coronavirus crisis stopped scheduled arrivals, more than 23,000 pas… read more
Etihad Airways also introduces free COVID-19 global health insurance
Airbus has 303 net aircraft orders by September 2020
KLM Intercontinental network adjustment
Air Mauritius NS21 Preliminary schedule as of 06SEP20
TAP Air Portugal revises Cancun & Cape Town launch to mid-Dec 2020
No need of quarantinec for arriving passengers
SAA Airbus A340 in New Zealand?
Regional borders may open soon to help boost tourism
Namibia stops enforcing mandatory quarantine for arrivals
Over 23,000 Passengers Have Flown To St Helena So Far
