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Emirates July – October 2020 operations updated
Emirates in the last 24 hours filed additional service changes for the remainder of Northern summer 2020 season, as the airline continues to downsize planned operation (compared to previous filings) in July and August 2020.
Planned service adjustment as of 0800GMT 04JUN20 as follows. Planned operation changes remain po… read more
South African Airports Are COVID-19 Ready
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has expressed confidence that the aviation industry and the country's airports will adhere to COVID-19 regulations and directives, as the sector reopens.
The Minister made the declaration on Wednesday at the O.R Tambo International Airport, where he was inspecting the airport's adherence to lockdown regula… read more
Cabo Verde to welcome international tourists in July
Cabo Verde is the latest destination to open to international travellers in July.
The West African country, famed for its rugged beaches and volcanoes, will welcome tourists to their country to pick up the pieces following Covid-19. According to voyagesafriq.com, the country depends heavily on tourism as a catalyst for economic grow… read more
Matobo National Park: One of Zimbabwe’s oldest buildings has been destroyed
The Rhodes Stables, a National Monument and one of the oldest buildings in Zimbabwe, has been burned down by a fire on 31 May 2020. According to the Bulawayo City Council fire brigade, the building was found severely damaged with the wooden mezzanine floor consumed by fire and rafters collapsed, but roofing sheets still intact. The police are ye… read more
South Africa: These airports and airlines will operate during alert level three
The Government of South Africa has allowed limited domestic air travel during alert level three of the country’s risk-adjusted strategy to manage the spread of COVID-19. As of 01 June 2020, domestic air travel for business purposes is allowed, subject to restrictions on the number of flights per day and authorisation based on the reason for trav… read more
Emirates July – October 2020 operations planned as per today
Emirates in the last few days continued to adjust planned operation for the remainder of Northern summer 2020 season, when it plans gradual regular service resumption from 01JUL20. Latest update as of 0845GMT 02JUN20 sees scaled back operation for the month of July 2020.
Planned operation remains subject to change, pen… read more
Airlink outlines domestic South African schedule for next week
South African carrier Airlink starting next week is resuming domestic service, initially operating at reduced frequency. From 08JUN20 to 14JUN20, planned operation as follows.
Johannesburg – Cape Towneff 08JUN2012 weekly E190
4Z891 JNB0625 – 0845CPT E90 x7
4Z897 JNB1700 – 1920CPT E90 x6
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Transair, a domestic airline in Senegal, faces problems because COVID-19 pandemic
It’s often a difficult and notorious challenge, launching an airline in Africa. Limited opportunities are often crimped by regulations, while national champions are so dominant. The present Coronavirus pandemic further adds to the checklist of problems for a plucky entrant, as Transair, a domestic Senegalese airline can attest to.
Founded … read more
What South African Business Travellers Can Expect in Level 3 Lockdown
Business travellers can once again take to the skies when South Africa enters Level 3 of the lockdown from 01 June.
“Business travellers can and should expect that the travel rules and regulations will change constantly as risk levels are continuously re-assessed. Working with a professional travel consultant will become a non-negotiable a… read more
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