Travel news overview

• Miscellaneous
• 17/01/2021 06:04

Africa is set to roll out its Single Passport this year

Single passport for all African nations is set to be introduced this year as the continent is forging its way to easing movements of people and goods within its internal boundaries. Single passport for Africans is a declaration of the Africa Union Agenda 2063 seeking to integrate the continent’s business and politics based on Pan-Africani… read more

• Flights
• 16/01/2021 05:47

Green Africa seeks AOC

A budding local carrier, Green Africa, has applied for an Air Operating Certificate (AOC) ahead of entry into the domestic market space. The Guardian learnt that the airline, owned by Babawande Afolabi, has submitted applications to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), as part of preparations for launch.

The airline … read more

• Flights
• 16/01/2021 05:46

LAM-Mozambique ends flights between Maputo Lisbon!

The flag carrier of Mozambique, LAM - Mozambique Airlines, has announed the suspension of flights between Maputo Internationa… read more

• Flights
• 16/01/2021 05:45

Airlink to temporarily suspend flights to Skukuza Airport in Kruger National Park

South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink has announced the temporary suspension of flights to and from Skukuza Airport in … read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 16/01/2021 05:45

Kruger National Park: The Mingerhout Dam near Letaba Rest Camp will get demolished!

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Mingerhout Dam in Kruger National Park, f… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 16/01/2021 05:44

UNWTO election of Secretary General

The campaign for the UNWTO election of Secretary General (World Tourism Organization) is currently underway. Unfortunately, discussions linked to controversial procedures that could favor one of the candidates, especially if their aim is to reach a vote as soon as possible notwithstanding the unusual criticism of their predecessors in off… read more

• Cruise
• 16/01/2021 05:41

Silver Dawn floated out at Fincantieri shipyard

Silversea ‘s new luxury cruise ship, Silver Dawn, a sister ship to Silver Moon and Silver Muse, has touched water for the first time, floating out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy. The float out of Silver Dawn  marks one of the most important stages in her construction timeline, and will be followed by fitting out at one of Finca… read more

• Beyond Africa
• 16/01/2021 05:38

TUI Group focuses on growth in Tours & Activities

TUI, the world's leading tourism group, is strengthening its commitment to Tours & Activities across all distribution channels. A total of over 170,000 excursions, activities, tickets and transfers are now available to partners, travel agents and customers in more than 140 countries.

"The global Tours & Activit… read more

• Flights
• 15/01/2021 19:45

FAAN Records 5 Million Passengers in 6 Months

The domestic wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, known as the General Aviation Terminal One (GAT) recorded over five million passengers between July and December, 2020.

This was disclosed by the Terminal Manager, Mr. Adekunle Aderibigbe, who said passenger traffic was low during the period, but picked u… read more

• Flights
• 15/01/2021 16:57

Air Kenya takes delivery of Dash 8-200 f...

Air Kenya has taken delivery of a De Havilland Dash 8 -200. The deal was done via Elix Aviation Capital which is based in the Irish capital of Dublin. Formed in 2013, the company become one of the fastest growing turboprop lessors and the lease is the first between Elix and Air Kenya, reports ATC News.

A year ago, Elix delivered the… read more