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What is Slow Travel?
Before the world’s travel came to a shocking halt, did you ever come home from a long awaited holiday feeling more exhausted than you were before you left? Many travellers live hectic, stressful lives, and the frantic pace only continues while they’re on a trip as they rush from one tourist attraction to another. But there’s a grassroots … read more
Airports Council International cancels 2021 ACI Africa event
The Airports Council International (ACI) Africa Secretary General, Tounsi Ali, issued the following communication with its members and partners regarding the ACI Africa event scheduled for March 18-20, 2021.
The announcement states:
We regret to inform you that, in view of the crippling COVID-19 pandemic, and after consultatio… read more
Aviation Roundtable urges domestic carriers to consider merger
Dr Gabriel Olowo, President, Aviation Roundtable (ART) has urged domestic airlines to consider merger due to the present rise in the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Olowo gave the advice in a communique issued by the General Manager, Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), Mr Tunji Oketumbi in Lagos on Sunday.
He said: “Lookin… read more
Emirates to inrease flights to Zambia and Zimbabwe
The largest airline of the United Arab Emirates and the flag carrier of the Emirate of Dubai, Emirates, has announced that it will increase its flights between Dubai International Airport (DXB) in … read more
Celebrity Cruises announces return to Mexican Riviera in Fall 2022
Following an eight-year absence, Celebrity Cruises announced its return to the Mexican Riviera with a variety of 7-night and 8-night sailings. Departing from the Port of Los Angeles, Celebrity Millennium will offer twelve sailings from late September through mid-December, before embarking on a special 15-night bucket-list Panama Canal crossing o… read more
Royal Air Maroc to connect Paris and Dakhla
As of February 12, Royal Air Maroc (RAM) will begin a new route connecting Dakhla and Paris. Connecting continental Europe with Dakhla, the new flight route will be the first of its kind.
Namibia: The Roads Authority has released an update on the conditions of roads countrywide!
Namibia's Road Authority (RA), whose core business is to construct and maintain the country's road sector, has released an update on the stat… read more
Airlink now Africa's second largest airline
South Africa’s Airlink became an independent carrier in late 2020 as its tie with South African Airways was severed. The regional airline now has almost 1.2 million seats this winter with three-quarters deployed domestically, OAG schedules data shows.
Airlink is now the third-largest carrier within Africa by s… read more
EK suspends flights to Australia
Emirates have confirmed the suspension of many of their international flights into and out of Australia. The Dubai-based carrier announced flights to and from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne will stop "until further notice" citing "operational reasons".
Although, their twice-a-week services to Perth will remain in operation… read more
Dana Air with flexible "no change fee policy"
Dana Air has introduced a flexible No Change Fee policy as part of its promise to serve its customers better and offer innovative products to support their ever-changing travel desires.
According to the airline’s Communications Manager, Kingsley Ezenwa,”Dana Air understands that the exigencies of daily activities can make plan… read more
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