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KLM returns to Cairo after three-year absence
Cairo is being restored to KLM’s international passenger network after an absence of more than three years. The SkyTeam alliance member, which last served Egypt’s capital city in early 2017, will resume operations from Sept. 9. Flights will be 2X-weekly onboard Boeing 777-200ER aircraft.
However, the resu… read more
Air France Intercontinental network changes
Air France this week filed changes to its planned Inter-continental service during Northern winter 2020/21 season, effective from 25OCT20 to 27MAR21. Frequency and aircraft changes listed below is based on comparison of GDS schedules as of 20AUG20 vs OAG schedules as of 16AUG20.
Prior to this week’s update, previous listing was … read more
Nigeria to enforce principle of reciprocity as international flights resume
FOLLOWING what seems to be an eye opener to the nation’s leadership during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and the numerous denials of evacuation flights into certain countries, Federal government has said that Nigeria will enforce the principle of reciprocity in granting permission to airlines to resume operations in the country as it opens… read more
South African Airways’ last A350s returned to Air Mauritius
The last of South African Airways’ A350 has left Johannesburg. Following the departure of two A350s in July, today the final two have made the three and a half hour journey across the ocean to the island of Mauritius.They are being returned to Air Mauritius, but it is not known what will happen to them next.
South Afri… read more
Nigeria: Lufthansa, BA, Emirates will return to Nigeria 1st September
….NANTA assures preparedness and education of customers with protocols
Some foreign airlines have indicated their readiness to start flights in and out of Nigeria from 1st of September, 2020 after the reopening of the airspace and airports to international flights from the 29th August, 2020.However, some have pushed their resumption… read more
Emirates expects to serve all ‘network destinations’ by summer 2021
Dubai-based airline Emirates expects to resume flights to all “network destinations” by summer 2021, its chief operating officer said Thursday, after the coronavirus pandemic halted most global air travel. The Middle East’s largest carrier, which has a fleet of 270 wide-bodied aircraft, halted operations in late March.
S… read more
Cape Town receives global Safe Travels stamp
The Mother City has received a Safe Travels stamp, securing its place as a safe destination for travellers to visit. The stamp is the first of its kind and it indicates that a destination is safe to venture to in terms of its strict health and safety protocols.
Cape Town Tourism (CTT), the official destination marketing and management orga… read more
Mauritius oil spill: Captain arrested
On 18 August, the Mauritius Police Force (MPF) arrested the two men on charges of jeopardizing the safety of navigation, Japanese shipping companies Nagashiki Shipping and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), the ship’s owner and charterer, confirmed.
Although the cause of the incident is still being investigated, unconfirmed reports emerged … read more
Blue Panorama Airlines: Milan Bergamo-Dakar service from late-Oct 2020
Starting Oct 23rd the Italian carrier Blue Panorama Airlines will add the first ever direct service from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS)
The new flight is scheduled twice per week, every Monday and Friday from Milan and every Tuesday and Saturday from Dakar. Between Dec 16th and Jan 13th a third w… read more
Air Seychelles Sep/Oct 2020 Preliminary International operation as of 19AUG20
Air Seychelles in recent schedule update tentatively plans to resume International service from mid-September 2020. From 14SEP20 to 24OCT20, preliminary operation includes the following.
Mahe Island – Mauritiuseff 17SEP202 weekly A320neo
Mahe Island – Tel Aviveff 14SEP202 w… read more
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