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The almost 70 per cent rise in domestic airfares have attributed it to the weakening exchange rate, paucity of operating equipment, high cost of aircraft maintenance and increase in the price of aviation fuel. THISDAY findings revealed that air tickets for economy class that were being sold between N20, 000 and N30, 000 in July, has now i… read more
It is heartwarming to know that in this period of the Covid-19 pandemic which has brought the airline industry to its knees, that some airlines with good business sense are thriving. This business successes are due to using the right aircraft, on time departure, good customer service, good inflight among others.
An airline in Nigeria that … read more
NIGERIAN Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it has reached a compromise with airline operators in the country to ensure that debts owed the agency are reconciled and a payment plan agreed on that would be favourable to all concerned.This is just as the regulator has told the House of Representative Committee on Aviation that ther… read more
The word 'tour' comes from the Latin word 'turns', which means a tool for creating a circle'. Tourism is also designed because people have to move from their traditional place of residence to a different place in the whole world (return) just for the sole purpose of leisure (enjoying) and pleasure. According to the WTO (1993), tourism inv… read more
Comair announced on Wednesday, December 9 that domestic British Airways flights have resumed in South Africa.
The domestic flights will operate a full-service offering, lounge
offerings, frequent flyer benefits and a business class options for
travellers.
‘British Airways (operated by Comair) will serve all the … read more
Africa’s aviation industry represents a huge market that the
continent’s airlines need to exploit more fully, with technology and AI
offering the way forward for expansion, regional development experts
said Thursday.
“Technology and smart technologies are offering this fantastic
opportunity, so let’s make use of AI, let’s make us… read more
Crisis communication plans are at the bottom of most destination marketers' to-do list, but the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the tourism industry's focus. Readiness for such incidents is why Bandwagon, a destination marketing firm, has been awarded two Marcom Awards for destination crisis planning and research projects during the pandemi… read more
Star Alliance has been named the World’s Leading Airline Alliance in
this year’s World Travel Awards. The annual awards cover multiple
categories and are awarded based on a worldwide poll of qualified
executives working within travel and tourism, and the consumer travel
buyer. The awards serve to acknowledge, reward and celebr… read more
Cainiao Smart Logistics Network, the logistics arms of Alibaba Group Holdings, has partnered with Ethiopian Airlines to launch special cold chain air freight for the transportation of temperature-controlled medicines from Shenzhen Airport, China's first medical cross-border cold chain facility. Temperature-controlled … read more
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has announced that it is expecting an influx of exhibitors and visitors from Israel and further afield.
ATM, which has already announced that the 2021 edition of its annual showcase will take place live at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from May 16-19, has witnessed a massive spike, not only i… read more