The recent Covid-19 Protocols put in place at the Dubai airport for passengers is giving the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), sleepless nights.
President of NANTA, Mrs Susan Akporiaye who expressed shock at the development says, the latest covid 19 protocols from the Dubai airport Authority, requesting&… read more
Qatar Airways Privilege Club will extend its valued members’ tier status in recognition that travel plans continue to be impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This initiative will extend members’ tier status until 31 December 2021 and applies to our Silver, Gold and Platinum members whose tier is due to end this year and have … read more
Rebuilt in 2016, Ho Airport remains fallow four years later. Ghanaian companies have so far refused to serve it, seeing no economic interest. With the support of public institutions, Africa World Airlines is finally ready to take up the challenge.
By the end of March, Africa World Airlines (AWA) will open a route from A… read more
With state-owned South African Airways (SAA) grounded until July, its absence has impacted regional networks. Ideally, private airlines would have jumped at the chance to fill Southern Africa’s busy regional routes, previously dominated by SAA. However, government regulations are preventing airlines from filling in these routes.
Last month, Astral Aviation strengthened its fleet with the entry into service of its first Boeing 767-200F. Pushed by its wings by its new operational capacities, the Kenyan cargo carrier is increasing its partnerships in search of new markets.
Astral Aviation and SpiceXpress connect their two networks. The Keny… read more
The tourism sector is paying a huge price due to global and national travel restrictions meant to curb the spread of Covid-19 with recovery for sector that has suffered 25 percent hotel occupancy decline expected in 2022. The statistics were availed by the Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe (HAZ), which also called on Government to consi… read more
IBOM Airlines Limited, as part of its promise of world class service to its growing number of customers, has introduced a Customer Loyalty Program- the ‘Ibom Flyer’.
For the first time, Ibom Air customers will have the chance to be rewarded for their continuous loyalty to the Ibom Air brand. The program offers distinctiv… read more
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NANTA in shock over Dubai Airport Covid protocols, passenger
Qatar Airways Privilege Club extends members’ tier status throughout 2021
FlySafair to launch flights to Mauritius as soon as possible
South Africa has released rhino & elephant poaching statistics for 2020
Ghana: more than four years after renovation, Ho airport will receive its first commercial flight
Why Airlines do no rush to fill SAA’s popular domestic routes
Air Namibia has restarted operations between Windhoek Katima Mulilo!
Astral Aviation signs interline agreement with Indian SpiceXpress.
Tourism Sector to recover by 2022
Ibom Air introduces ‘Ibom Flyer’ customer loyalty program
