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Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, have signed a Strategic Commercial Cooperation Agreement (SCCA) to deepen their partnership between Bahrain and Abu Dhabi and beyond the respective hubs.
The wide-ranging SCCA, subject … read more
Middle-Eastern airline Qatar Airways has announced plans to expand its flight operations in South Africa.
The group said that by March 2021 it plans to operate 28 weekly flights from the country, including:
- Cape Town will see an increase to 7 weekly flights;
- Durban will see an increase to 3 weekly flights;
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Six months after the scuttling of the Wakashio’s bow, the dismantling of the stern has finally kicked off in Pointe d’Esny, Mauritius. The parts will be transported on a special barge to Port-Louis’ harbor before being handed over … read more
The government is banking on recognition of top industry performers and private-public partnerships in its efforts to revive the tourism sector, which suffered a slump last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala said Magical Kenya Signature Experiences (MKSE), a programme that recognises outfits that offer t… read more
South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink has announced the further suspension of its service between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Fascene Airport (NOS) on the is… read more
Afrijet announced Tuesday, February 16, the resumption of its regional flights. This decision follows new measures taken a day earlier by the Gabonese government, which stipulate that "international flights operated by national companies are set at 02 frequencies per week, per destination and per company".
From its base… read more
THE Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reopened Runway 18R/36L following the removal of Azman Air’s Boeing 737-500 aircraft with registration 5N SYS, and flight number ZQ2325 which was grounded in the middle of the Runway causing airlines to cancel flights.
Aircraft was said to be moved in the early hours of the morning, open… read more
Timing is everything in travel marketing at the moment. Trying to keep a step ahead of restrictions, guidelines and lockdowns, plus matching that with consumer sentiment and confidence in booking holidays is proving an incredible challenge for all of us in marketing in the travel industry.
HolidayPirates has been worki… read more
Swan Hellenic announced that it has introduced valid Covid-19 vaccination as a pre-embarkation medical requirement for all ship’s staff and crew.
The vaccination cycle will be carried out at recruitment centres or in the home countries of the crew members in accordance with current local guidelines and approved medical protoc… read more
In 2019, Cape Verde decreed the establishment of a new tariff system for air transport. Two years later, its implementation is all the more necessary as the health crisis has eroded the purchasing power of the populations.
From next week, large families (with more than 4 children), students, people aged over 65, and children a… read more
Gulf Air and Etihad Airways announce strategic commercial cooperation
Qatar Airways expands further into South Africa
Wakashio’s Stern Removal Kicks Off in Mauritius
Kenya banks on new plan to revive Tourism
Airlink: Flights between Johannesburg Nosy Be (Madagascar) remain suspended
Afrijet restarts regional operations
FAAN removes Azman aircraft reopens Runway 18R for operations
Timing is everything in travel marketing in 2021
Cabo Verde: State subsidizes domestic transport for nationals
