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AA WorldFlight Cargo via Frankfurt Airport

The global coronavirus outbreak has rapidly changed the airfreight business. Import volumes at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) have risen sharply, while exports have stagnated. Transfer cargo has almost been eliminated. There has also been a noticeable shift in the shape and type of shipments towards small, loose packages. In tandem with its part… read more


  • Accomodation

Hotels Fairmont Fairmont Kenya does U-Turn on hotel closure decision

Only days after announcing the closure of the Norfolk Hotel and the Mara Safari Club and sacking all their staff did the company’s Nairobi based General Manager, one Mehdi Morad apparently do a U-Turn, announcing the reversal of his incomprehensible decision. The news a few days ago was met with sharp criticism of Accor Hotels, the ow… read more

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Botswana Botswana: Ministry to Revive Tourism Sector

The Minister of Environment, Natural Resources, Conservation and Tourism Ms Philda Kereng says her ministry is in the process of reviving the tourism sector. Speaking during the COVID-19 media updates on June 2, she said they had to think outside the box to ensure that they mitigate the negative effects brought about by COVID-19 pandemic.… read more


  • Accomodation

Hotels African Suin Zim Cancellations Hit African Sun

Hospitality group, African Sun, says it lost significant business after more than 31 000 room nights were cancelled following closure of its hotels due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The pandemic, first detected in Wuhan, China last December, has caused severe harm to businesses across the globe with the travel and tourism industry being… read more


  • Flights

Nigeria Nigeria: N1.7billion for consultancy on second Abuja runway

THE Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday approved the sum of N1.7 billion for consultancy services for the construction of a second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja with a plan to achieve the second runway if awarded, before the end of the administration.Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, who disclosed this while… read more

  • Flights

Belgium Brussels Airlines Brussels Airlines explains why it will no longer fly to Conakry and Ouagadougou

A 100% subsidiary of the German carrier Lufthansa since the end of 2016, the Belgian airline was struggling to make profits since it was founded on the ashes of defunct Sabena. Lufthansa, the leading airline group in Europe, already owned 45% of the shares of the Belgian company before 2016, with an option to buy the other 55%.

The buyout … read more


  • Beyond Africa

Germany Lufthansa Lufthansa plans asset sales to repay bailout loans

German airline Lufthansa signalled sweeping job cuts and said it plans to sell off assets to help repay a €9 billion (Dh36bn) coronavirus bailout from the German government.

Europe’s biggest airline will slash employee expenses and look at spin-offs to bolster cash flow as the coronavirus crisis depresses revenue, it said in a state… read more


  • Flights

UK British Airways British Airways July 2020 updated Long-Haul operations

British Airways in the last 24 hours gradually updated its planned long-haul operation for the month of July 2020, which sees additional service resumption. Planned operation as of 03JUN20 as follows.

Planned operation remains subject to change, and may be impacted by various travel restrictions.

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UAE Emirates Emirates July – October 2020 operations updated

Emirates in the last 24 hours filed additional service changes for the remainder of Northern summer 2020 season, as the airline continues to downsize planned operation (compared to previous filings) in July and August 2020.

Planned service adjustment as of 0800GMT 04JUN20 as follows. Planned operation changes remain po… read more


  • Destinations

Kenya Kenya's Tourism Lobby to publish four 'Opening' Protocols

The tourism sector in Kenya is working on four protocols that will ensure a safe reopening and maximum impact of the $56 million stimulus package injected by the government.

The protocols will involve hotels, tour guide companies, airlines and the standard gauge railway, and are expected to be ready before the end of cessation of mo… read more


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