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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has suspended East African low-cost carrier Fly540 from using its automated bookings and payment system.
In a letter announcing the move, IATA said the airline could have breached its rules under Resolution 850, and ordered all Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) travel agents to ceas… read more
The service launched on January 4 and will operate in both directions on Mondays and Tuesdays. Both trains will leave Mombasa and Nairobi at 21.00, arriving at their destination at 03.00 the following day. The trains will serve seven interme… read more
Prospective South African airline, Webclift Airways, has ambitious plans. The start-up is yet to get planes, its air operator’s certificate and is seeking further funding. But already, Webclift Airways is eyeing flights between Johannesburg and Miami sometime in 2022.
According to the airline’s website, Webclift Air… read more
Tourism revenue in Egypt dropped 70% in 2020. The countries travel and tourism industry is hurting and is trying hard to find a way to get the 3.5 million visitors the North African country lost, to come back.
Tourism and Antiquities Minister Khaled El-Enany told a news agency, that 15% of Egypts National Economy is dependent on tourism… read more
Many transport experts think that we are succeeding in decarbonizing the sector: electric vehicles are taking off, public transport use is increasing, and cities worldwide are promoting cycling. But this sense of success is illusory. Globally, transport-related greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions are increasing faster than ever, despite technol… read more
In the 2019-2020 year, every airline globally suffered devastating impact from COVID-19. The damage to SAA was even more severe than that suffered by others. It had already been driven into business rescue by years of misfortune, massive financial losses year on year, corruption, government interference, and lack of continuity at every level of … read more
The year 2020 is among the worst years for everyone employed or in business. The year has been worse for the hospitality industry affecting road transport, airways, and cruise travel. The coronavirus pandemic has led cruise companies to plan afresh on how to board, travel, and embark on the cruises, and it has taken some time to achieve some of … read more
Having taken delivery of the first of its two brand new Airbus A330neos, we thought we would take a look at what routes Uganda Airlines plans to operate the aircraft on. Before the new A330neos arrival Uganda Airlines was limited to flying short-haul routes within Africa to places like Nairobi, Lusaka, and Dar es Salaam.
According to Plane… read more
Morocco’s flag-carrier Royal Air Maroc has revived plans to add Dubai to its network, more than six years after last pulling the plug on a proposed route to the emirate.
According to OAG Schedules Analyser data, the airline intends to begin flying between Casablanca (CMN) and Dubai (DXB) from March 28. Flights will b… read more
Regional low-cost carrier Jambojet has announced a 72-hour sale, offering 10,000 seats at a discounted rate of Sh2,100 one way to usher in the new year.
The three day sale which is part of the #NowTravelReady campaign will run from 5th January to 7th January 2021. The tickets will be valid for local travel between 11th January and 20th Mar… read more
Fly540 to leave IATA's E-Ticket and pay system
KRC launches night servie between Nairobi and Mobasa
Airline Start Up Of The Week: South Africa’s Webclift Airways
Egypt wants to have tourism come back, but safely
Electrifying African Transport
The new SAA – 9 aircraft, 27 routes
How will cruises look in the new normal?
Where Will Uganda Airlines Fly Its New Airbus A330neo?
Royal Air Maroc revives Dubai route plans
Jambojet Offering Passengers 10,000 Seats At Sh2,100
