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A newborn hippo calf was filmed taking its first steps in the Kruger National Park. The tot is so tiny in comparison to its mother.
Hippos are fascinating creatures. When wading in the water, you’ll be forgiven for thinking these animals are docile and peaceful. Never forget though, there is a reason why hippos can co-exist in the same wat… read more
The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed Air Seychelles further into the financial crisis.
The loss-making company, in which Etihad Airways is a 40% shareholder, is a burden on the taxpayer. Its withdrawal from international routes could reduce the bleeding, believes the President of Seychelles.
Air Seychelles could permanently clo… read more
South African Airways’ newly revamped airline is now unlikely to return to the skies until July, despite The Department of Public Enterprises saying that it would be up and running by April 2021. In light of several ongoing issues that still need resolving, it’s looking increasingly unlikely that everything will be resolved by spring.
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Africa Travel Week (ATW) has unveiled a plan for its 2021 shows, which virtual WTM Africa, from April 7 to 9, 2021.
Megan Oberholzer, Portfolio Director: Travel, Tourism and Creative Industries at Reed Exhibitions Africa, said the plan for WTM Africa has always been about offering value beyond the show floor. "This year, we are focu… read more
MSC Grandiosa departed Genoa, Italy on Sunday evening, resuming her previously announced 7-night roundtrip itineraries in the Mediterranean and marking MSC Cruises’ second return to cruising since the pandemic began last year. MSC Cruises’ restart of cruise operations comes amid a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Europe and across the worl… read more
To optimize its operational costs, TAAG - Linhas Aéreas de Angola has initiated a plan to renew its fleet by opting for turboprop engines.
In 2019, the company ordered six Dash 8-400s.
The process of renewing the TAAG - Linhas Aéreas de Angola fleet continues. The Angolan national company took delivery on Monday, Jan… read more
Airlink is increasingly positioning itself as the main airline in Southern Africa.
In addition to densifying its existing routes, the private South African company is opening of new routes.
On March 3, Airlink will inaugurate a direct line between Cape Town and Harare. From that date, the private South African compan… read more
Carnival Cruise Line released plans for additional ship deployments as it continues to refine its phased in approach to a return to guest operations for 2021, resulting in some ship-specific cruise cancellations and movements. Those plans include:
Related to already-announced dry dock plans for Carnival Magic, Carnival Paradise and … read more
Delta Air Lines is planning to bring hundreds of its pilots back by this summer as the airline seeks to position itself for a rebound in travel demand.
Delta’s pilots avoided furloughs last year after the union agreed to reduced pay an… read more
Namibia's Road Authority (RA) has announced that according to the findings of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Competitive R… read more
Newborn hippo calf in Kruger National Park takes first steps
Air Seychelles could stop operating international
South African Airways unlikely to return before July 2021
Africa Travel Week unveils 2021 roadmap to reignite travel and tourism in Africa
MSC restarts cruises for second time in Mediterranean following short pause
TAAG - Linhas Aéreas de Angola receives its third Dash 8-400
Airölines will operate between CPT and HRE
Carnival Cruise Line releases additional plans on its fleet deployment
Delta plans to bring back 400 pilots, signaling optimism about future air travel
Namibia has the best roads in Africa!
