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Mozambique: the new startup, FlyM Airlines, sees itself in the air in 2023
By the beginning of 2023, FlyM Airlines should be up and running. This is the business plan of the new startup founded by Sam Issac, the former CEO of Regent Airways who was until recently CFO of SaudiGulf Airlines.
Seven cruise ships to homeport in Cape Town for 2022/23 season
Cape Town looks set for a busy 2022/23 cruise season, with seven cruise ships homeporting in the city for all or part of the cruise season, which runs from October, 2022 to March, 2023. This coming cruise season will see Norwegian Jade returning, after Norwegian Cruise Line last year was forced to cancel the season due to Omi… read more
Swan Hellenic discusses challenges with cruising on West African coast
The boutique cultural expedition cruise line Swan Hellenic has several cruise itineraries planned for Cape Town in South Africa and ports on the east and west coasts of Africa for 2023.
In an interview with Seatrade Cruise News, however, the CEO of the company has revealed some of the challenges associated with operating West… read more
Kisawa Sanctuary, Mozambique announces two new executive appointments
Kisawa Sanctuary, located on Benguerra Island in Mozambique, announce two key executive appointments: Mathias Gerds as General Manager and Silvia Manganaro as Director of Sales and Marketing.
With over 20-years leadership experience representing some of the world’s most iconic hotel brands, Mathias Gerds will lead the Kisawa … read more
Zambia, African Parks deal progressive
African Parks and Government signed a US$20 million 20-year agreement in efforts to protect flora and fauna and the landscape of Kafue National Park through effective management of the wildlife sanctuary. The agreement seeks to deliver greater investment in the management of Zambia’s largest national park – covering 22,400 square … read more
TAAG Angola Airlines receives its sixth and final Dash8-400
In 2019, TAAG Angola Airlines has ordered six Dash 8-400s. In addition to being part of its fleet modernisation strategy, the turboprop introduction is in line with its policy of optimising its domestic and sub-regional network.
TAAG Angola Airlines has taken delivery of a new Dash8-400. The aircraft, which left Toronto, Canada on J… read more
Qatar Airways and Airlink sign codeshare agreement
Qatar Airways and Airlink have signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement to offer travellers more choices, enhanced services and greater connectivity between 45 destinations in 13 countries across southern Africa and the rest of the world.
This new codeshare agreement means travellers can enjoy the simplicity of purchasing c… read more
Cape Town cruises for 2022/23 season
While 2021/22 was a disappointment for the South African cruise sector thanks to the Omicron variant, 2022/23 is looking to be much better, with 48 roundtrip itineraries scheduled.
The emergence of the Omicron variant in late 2021 forced many cruise lines to cancel their planned homeporting seasons in Cape Town, and when MSC Cruises pushed… read more
Update on Transnet’s supply of Jet Fuel to O.R. Tambo International Airport
Transnet SOC is increasing the supply of jet fuel through the National Multi-Product Pipeline from Durban to the inland. This is as repairs to the railway line gets underway following damage from the floods in recent weeks.
Currently, TPL is transporting 14 million litres of jet fuel between Natref and OR Tambo International … read more
Azamara refocuses on South Africa-intensive itineraries following fleet expansion
Azamara has said the expansion of its fleet with addition of a fourth ship, Azamara Onward, in May will give the cruise line greater flexibility to resume destination-intensive cruises, such as those in South Africa.
Although initially resuming cruises post-COVID in the European market, with all four cruise ships based in Nor… read more
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