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Airlink into three new destinations in Mozambique
Airlink, the privately-owned regional airline, will enhance its South Africa and Mozambique network with additional scheduled services to Pemba, Vilanculos and Beira in Mozambique.
This follows the lifting of travel restrictions that curtailed travel between the neighbouring countries while they both worked t… read more
Air Belgium parks two Airbus A340s for long-term storage
Yesterday, Air Belgium A340-300 registered OO-ABD took off from Brussels South Charleroi with destination Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées airport in southern France. Air Belgium told Aviation24.be that, together with her sister OO-ABE, the aircraft would remain parked there in storage for the winter.
Air Belgium leases four A340-300s… read more
Visitors to Seychelles could 'Work-From-Home' during beach vacation
The Seychelles Tourism Board is encouraging visitors to use the island nation as a home office, combining a bit of work with a holiday visit during a time when much of the world is embracing work-from-home policies as part of COVID-19 prevention measures.
"STB is looking at how to bring into the country visitors who will s… read more
EK & Airlink Interline agreement
Emirates and South African regional carrier Airlink announced today that they had signed a new interline agreement. This will allow travelers from Dubai to Cape Town and Johannesburg to continue onwards to 45 destinations across the Southern African region.
On Tuesday, UAE flag carrier Emirates and regional Sout… read more
Rwanda ratifies Continental Aviation Constitution
Last week, Rwanda approved the revised African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) constitution, becoming the 13th African state to ratify this establishment.
The constitution, which seeks to promote coordination, better utilisation and orderly development of African air transport systems - will enter into force a… read more
Curfew: Nigerian domestic airlines cancel flights from Wednesday
Following the Lagos State Government 24 hour curfew imposed on the State, domestic airlines are cancelling all their flights from Wednesday. Arik Air has cancelled all its flight operations for Wednesday, October 21, 2020 due to the 24 hours curfew.
In a statement by its spokesman, Mr. Banji Ola, “All booked passengers on the c… read more
Radisson Hotel Group: New brand - Radisson Individuals
Radisson Hotel Group announces the launch of a new brand, Radisson Individuals. Radisson Individuals is a conversion brand that offers independent hotels and local, regional chains the opportunity to be part of the global Radisson Hotel Group platform.
Radisson Individuals hotels are selected for their own character… read more
AIDA Cruises repositions AIDAprima to Dubai
AIDAprima isn’t due to start cruising from Dubai for the 2020/21 cruise season until December, but AIDA Cruises have already positioned her in Port Rashid in preparation for the ship’s return to service. AIDAprima arrived in Dubai this week after a repositioning voyage (without passengers) from Port Klang in Malaysia. She will sail… read more
BREAKING NEWS!! Lagos airport closed?
New Covid-19 testing options rolled-out at Heathrow
A new pre-departure rapid testing facilities has been launched at Heathrow. The testing facilities, a UK first, are described by officials at the airport as a critical step in the recovery of the aviation sector, restoring traveller confidence and re-opening routes from the UK to the rest of the world. They will be run by Collinson… read more
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