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TAAG Angola preliminary international operations
TAAG Angola in recent schedule update filed preliminary International operations, which would see the airline resumes International scheduled service as early as 01JUL20. Preliminary operation remains subject to change, pending on travel restrictions.
Luanda – Cape Towneff 01JUL203 weekly 737-700
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Emirates A380 Returns to London, Paris
In a tweet this morning, Emirates (EK) announced the airline would return its A380 service to London (LHR) and Paris (CDG) starting July 15. The announcement comes as Europe begins easing international travel restrictions and provide Europeans somewhat of a post-pandemic summer getaway.
The iconic Emirates Airbus A380 will return to… read more
Nigeria: Sirika assures affordable fares when flights restart
The Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika has assures government is doing everything possible to ensure that airfares do not skyrocket beyond the reach of Nigerians at flight resumption. He said the airfares maybe different but it would not be something passengers cannot afford. Senator Sirika gave the assurance at the Presidential Task Force, PTF on… read more
WTTC with protocols for Attractions, Car Hire and Short-term Rental
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled its third phase of measures designed to rebuild global consumer confidence, reduce risk and encourage the return of Safe Travels. The latest protocols for the global Travel & Tourism sector focus on measures to ensure the reopening of global attractions, drive business to car … read more
Europe as an example for cautious restart of tourism
Restrictions on travel, introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, are slowly being eased, allowing tourism to restart in a growing number of destinations. The latest research by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) shows that 22% of all destinations worldwide (48 destinations) have started to ease restrictions, with Europe leading the w… read more
Uganda still closed for scheduled passenger flights
Air Mauritius restarts Rodrigues service in July/August 2020
Air Mauritius from July 2020 plans to resume service to Rodrigues, subject to travel restrictions and approval. This will be the airline’s sole route between 01JUL20 and 31AUG20, as the airline extended scheduled service suspension until 31AUG20 inclusive.
The airline currently schedules 3 weekly Mauritius – Rodr… read more
Virgin Atlantic’s Lagos route to resume August 24th
International carrier Virgin Atlantic has disclosed that it will resume it’s passenger flights to 17 additional destinations from August 2020 including Lagos to London Heathrow which will start on the 24th of August.
This was contained in a statement reported by thetravelport.com.ng, in which it stated that the Lagos to Londo… read more
Radisson Hotel with Safety Protocol
Radisson Hotel Group today announces its Radisson Hotels Safety Protocol, a new program of in-depth cleanliness and disinfection procedures, in partnership with SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company.
One of Radisson Hotel Group’s highest priorities is the continued health, safety and se… read more
New Airline for South Africa?
Could a new airline be on the cards for South Africa? Former CEO of Comair, Gidon Novick, plans to start a new domestic airline before the end of 2020. This will take advantage of a travel industry that has changed fundamentally due to COVID-19, requiring more efficiency, cost-consciousness and a simpler way of flying. He plans to use an existin… read more
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