Fuel continues to be a key cost element in the cost structure of airlines. In 2011, AFRAA set up a Fuel Steering Committee with the primary mission of finding ways to reduce the cost burden and also address issues relating to fuel quality, taxes and charges.
Initiated by the Association of African Airlines (AFRAA), the 'Fuel … read more
Malawi’sDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) in cooperation with African Parks and the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) has succesfully reintroduced 14 African Wild Dogs from … read more
Zimbabwe is re-introducing black rhinos to its second-largest game
reserve, Gonarezhou National Park, the first time that the wildlife
sanctuary will be home to the critically endangered species in nearly 30
years.
The initiative is part of measures to restore and promote
biodiversity through the reintroduction of locally ex… read more
44 Exhibitors are waiting to meet you at Spotlight on Africa & Indian Ocean islands Virtual TravelExpo on 28 & 29 July
Buyers can connect with an excellent selection of products and Services -luxury safari lodges, boutique hotels, beach resorts from Maldives, Mafia Island, Zanzibar Kenya & Mauritiu… read more
In early June, Kenya Airways resumed flights to London after a two-month forced halt amid tensions between the UK and Kenya over reciprocal travel conditions.
Kenya Airways is expanding its services to the UK. Since 20 July, the Kenyan national airline has been offering two flights a week (compared to o… read more
With this acquisition, Fastjet Zimbabwe now has a seamless fleet of three ERJ145s. According to the company's management, the aircraft offers capacity compatible with the needs of the Zimbabwean and South African regional market and ensures a comfortable cabin environment.
"We are delighted to add another Embraer ERJ145 air… read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is assessing compliance of the operational safety requirements of Mozambique Airlines (LAM), an official source has announced.
“There are five auditors here mandated by IATA. They have already been to our simulators and are currently interviewing us one by one to determine wh… read more
Leading luxury destination management company Ker & Downey Africa positions itself to cater for the pent-up demand for travel to Africa by expanding its footprint in key source markets across the globe. In addition to the existing operations in North America, Latin America, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, China and Hong Kong, the compa… read more
Following our highly successful SPOTLIGHT VIRTUAL TRAVELEXPO’S in
September, November and February, we are pleased to announce our next Spotlight Virtual on 28 & 29 July.
The July Spotlight Virtual will promote ALL African countries as well as the Indian Ocean islands: Seychelles, Mauritius, Maldives… read more
Rwanda remains on the red list of countries whose nationals are banned from entering the UK. The list includes more than 50 countries, mainly in South America and Africa, where the risk of coronavirus infection is high, according to the British authorities. Other African countries on the list are: Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cape Verde, DRC… read more
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