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Nigeria: Airlines fares raise 100%
One of the most expensive pricing regimes in local airfares may be upon the aviation industry, as ticket rates have more than doubled in a week.
The spike, which operators blamed on an exchange rate that hit N500 to $1 at the black market last week, has seen an average one-hour economy class seat of N33, 000 rise to N7… read more
Air Peace opens Lagos - Makurdi route
Air Peace, on Monday, commenced commercial three weekly flights into Makurdi, Benue State from the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos, thereby becoming the only airline to do so. The airline in a statement by Mr. Stanley Olisa, its spokesman said that the flight, which would operate on Mondays, Wednesday and Friday… read more
Four Seasons reveals what’s new for 2021 and beyond
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has revealed what’s in the pipeline for 2021.
“Exciting new hotel openings, renovations and enhancements are progressing across the portfolio, all with a focus on creating the most exceptional luxury experiences while welcoming guests safely,” says Christian Clerc, President, Global Operations f… read more
The Paris Air Show 2021 cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
The 2021 edition of the Paris Air Show, which was scheduled to take place from 21 to 27 June 2021, has been cancelled. “The decision is a response to the international health crisis and the large number of visitors that this popular show attracts“, the organisation wrote in a statement.
“This reasonable decision was agreed upon unanimously… read more
Lufthansa Group will have shed 29,000 employees by year-end, Bild am Sonntag writes
Lufthansa Group will have shed 29,000 employees by year-end, bringing the total staff down to 109,000. Next year, the German airline will cut another 10,000 jobs in its home country as the company keeps on struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bild am Sonntag – citing unnamed company sources – said that Lufthansa would also axe 20,… read more
Mauritius launches new visafor South Africas to stay long term
In a country that boasts favourable personal tax rates and relaxed emigration requirements, the Mauritian government has announced a new ‘Premium Long-Stay Visa’ programme.
Zainab Bouzaine, an immigration specialist at XpatWeb, said the new visa programme will likely appeal to South Africans who want to work remotely on the t… read more
Air Peace To Roll Out Multiple Flight Schedules For Enugu, Owerri, Asaba, Other Destinations
Air Peace said it has made adequate preparations to effectively service its entire routes during the forthcoming Christmas celebration, especially its South East and South-South destinations.
The airline also said that it would soon roll out multiple flight schedules for the season from December 16, 2020 for Enugu, Owerri,… read more
Ghana’s tourism industry advocates for peace in upcoming elections
Mr. Ahmed Naamann, a founding member of the African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA)-Ghana, has rallied stakeholders in the tourism industry to be actively involved in the campaign for peaceful elections.
“Our desire is to enhance Ghana’s image as an ultimate peaceful African destination of choice. “The onus, consequently, lies… read more
Carnival Cruise Line updates guests on itinerary cancellations
Carnival Cruise Line is informing guests and travel agents that it has cancelled select itineraries for specific operations in 2021, as it implements its plans for the resumption of cruising in 2021, including cruise operations in February from Miami, Port Canaveral and Galveston and moving the inaugural sailing of Mardi Gras until April … read more
One Air Peace B737 back from maintainance
Air Peace has received another aircraft from C-check maintenance in Europe. The aircraft, a Boeing 737 with the registration number 5N-BUO arrived the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos on Friday night.
A statement by Stanley Olisa, the airline’s spokesman said that the B737 was the third aircraft to arrive from Europe aft… read more
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