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Air Namibia, the national carrier of Namibia has decided to suspend its operations with immediate effect. As from today (11 February), all commercial activities will be suspended and all aircraft will return to Windhoek.
In July 2020, the airline already suffered with financial issues and safety concerns. Hence the Namibian c… read more
British Airways (operated by Comair) has lined up two new routes to East London, the airline announced on Wednesday.
The airline is offering fares starting from R595, including taxes and surcharges. This is “35% lower than fares currently offered on the East London routes”.
Desmond O’Connor, executive head of revenue ma… read more
Ethiopian Airlines is making slow progress with talks regarding cooperation with South African Airways (SAA), according to the former’s chief executive Tewolde Gebremariam.
The Addis Ababa-based carrier said in October last year that it was willing to provide “planes, pilots and maintenance services” to ailing SAA as part of … read more
The announcement by South African airline FlySafair that it will be introducing a Johannesburg to Mauritius route once the two countries’ borders reopen has been welcomed by the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA).
FlySafair has been awarded the rights to operate a twice-weekly service between Johannesburg’s O… read more
United Nigeria Airlines is set to commence operations as it has been confirmed that the airline’s Air operators Certificate (AOC) a document issued by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to show approval for commencing commercial services in the Nigerian airspace is ready.
This is just as other airlines seeking a… read more
Emirates Airlines, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) carrier has said that its outbound flight services from Lagos and Abuja would recommence on February 28, 2021.
The airline, which before the temporary suspension of the Lagos and Abuja routes was operating twice daily into Nigeria, earlier in the month, announced plans to susp… read more
Since the end of August, all fares of Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Eurowings can be rebooked without a rebooking fee. Originally, this fare offer was valid for (re-)bookings until the end of February. Now the offer is being extended again: all airline fares, booked until 31 May included, ca… read more
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has become the first airline in the world with all its operating pilots and cabin crew vaccinated to help curb the spread of COVID-19 and give passengers who travel with the airline peace of mind.
In January 2021, Etihad was awarded Diamond status for en… read more
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents global Travel & Tourism private sector, has released a new Social Impact Paper focusing on the Travel & Tourism sector, which has been compiled to showcase the importance of Travel & Tourism as a driver of social impact.
This paper is part of a major … read more
Government is planning to reopen South Africa’s land
borders soon. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced earlier that the land
borders will be closed until February 15.
… read more
Air Namibia suspends operations with immediate effect
Comair flight routes for East London
ET reports lack of progress in SAA joint-venture talks
Joburg to Mauritius with FlySafair
United Nigeria Airlines AOC ready as other new entrants set to get approvals
Controversial RPT: Emirates To Resume Outbound Flights From Nigeria Feb 28
Lufthansa Group Airlines extend option for free rebooking
Etihad is the firstr airline in the world to have 100% of crea vaccinated
New paper from WTTC shows importance of Travel & Tourism in driving global economy
Government prepares to reopen land borders
