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Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has rolled out new measures to offer its members more support, flexibility, and choice – allowing members to retain elite tier status until 2022. The loyalty programme is one of the first in the world, and first in the region, to offer its members a ge… read more
Avoya Travel, one of the travel industry’s most innovative brands, experienced a significant increase in sales in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to previous months during the COVID-19 pandemic, with December seeing the best month of sales since April of 2020. In addition to the optimism surrounding vaccines and the pent-up demand for… read more
Kenya Airways and China Southern Airlines are banned from operating on their respective Nairobi - Guangzhou and Nairobi - Changsha routes for 2 weeks from February 1, 2021, reports the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
This sanction follows, for the Kenyan carrier, the detection of 5 passengers who test… read more
‘Searching and locating a black rhino in thick summer vegetation can
seem nearly impossible, even with all the right resources at hand!’ the
organisation posted on Facebook on January 27.
‘Well done to all involved; trackers, dog, veterinary team, fixed
wing and rotorwing! A big shout out to Rhino Revolution for your efforts
and … read more
The congress, which had management members in attendance, specifically demanded that funds be raised to settle workers’ outstandings, such as the payment of Year 2020 productivity allowance, the 13th-month salary, accrued pensions for senior citizens and immediate payment of furniture grants.
The workers alleged that low premiums ha… read more
Travel between the UAE and UK has been banned by the British government. All non-British travellers from the UAE will be barred from entering the UK from 1pm on Friday, the government announced.
Travellers with British or Irish passports, or residence rights, will be allowed to return, but arrivals after 4am on Friday must isolate at home … read more
Air Burkina is set to bolster its fleet with the acquisition of Airbus A220s and Embraer ERJs. The airline will bring in the new planes as part of a $450m cash injection led by U. S investment firm African Global Development (AGD).
After the government of Burkina Faso committed to selling its stake in Air Burkina to AGD… read more
The Executive Director, National Primarily Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Faisal Shuaibu, has said that the Federal Government was targeting vaccinating 70 per cent of Nigerians against Covid-19.
Shuaibu, who disclosed this during a webinar hosted by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, on the safety and efficacy of the … read more
Is it too soon to be optimistic about an economic revival in East Africa following the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the global economy?
The latest data – and the region’s continued focus on transforming its key industries, sectors, and infrastructure through technology – is giving me hope that the economic outlook is brightening.
… read more
UAE carrier Emirates has extended its flight suspension to South Africa. The airline had been intending to resume such services tomorrow (January 28th). However, for the time being, the flight suspension has been extended until February 4th.
Around the world, airlines are constantly changing their flying plans in response to the COVID-19 p… read more
Emirates Skywards offers members more flexibility and assurance until 2022
Avoya Travel sees first signs of recovery and makes plans for 2021
Covid-19: 2 weeks suspension between Kenya and China for Kenya Airways and China Southern
Airspace workers issue ultimatum over unpaid benefits
Air Burkina eyes The Airbus A220 Alongside ERJs
COVID-19 Vaccine: FG Targeting 70 Percent Coverage Of Nigerians
Technology unlocking trade value in East Africa
