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Boost for Rwanda's new airport
When Bugesera International Airportopens for business in 2022, it will be backed by one of the world’s most successful airlines. In December 2019, Qatar Airways signed a deal to take a 60% stake in the new airport, now under construction around 35km south-east of the Rwandan capital, Kigali. Under three agreemen… read more
Rwandair Sep 2020 operations
Rwandair during the month of September 2020 plans to operate following scheduled service, based on OAG schedules listing as of 23AUG20. Last minute adjustment remains possible, while travel restrictions continues to impact planned operation.
Kigali – Brussels – London Heathrow 2 weekly A330-300
Kigali – Doua… read more
The Republic of Congo to open its air borders on Monday August 24
African countries want WTTC Safe Tourism Certification
While in East Africa Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda have received WTTC’s stamp of approval for the safe resumption of tourism activities have other countries from across the continent also made the cut.Among those are Egypt and Tunisia, two countries greatly affected by the Pandemic, parts of South Africa which has reported the most #COVID19 … read more
KQ: Downsizing not the solution
Kenya Airways is currently downsizing operations including staff rationalisation in what management believes will help cut costs. At least 1,500 employees among them pilots, cabin crew, administrative and technical staff are targeted in the process set to end in September.
The Star's Martin Mwita spoke to the… read more
Rwanda Convention Bureau joins UFI
The Rwanda Convention Bureau has been confirmed a member of UFI, the global exhibition association. With the objective of growing the exhibition segment in Rwanda, UFI membership will allow the East African country access to a large repertoire of international exhibition organizers that can be approached to bring to the country.… read more
Worsening impact of COVID-19 on African Aviation
Impact of COVID-19 on African Aviation and economics is worsening. Job losses in aviation and related industries could increase by up to 3.5 million. That is more than half of the region’s 6.2 million aviation-related employment and 400,000 more than the previous estimate.
Full-year 2020 traffic is expected to plummet by 54%… read more
Jambojet will make Mombasa its secondary hub
Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda reopen borders to US travelers
Extraordinary Journeys, the award-winning tour operator and safari specialist, joins Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda in welcoming guests back to Africa for exceptional safari experiences. In anticipation of arriving guests, Extraordinary Journeys, in unison with its partners on the ground, guided by the World Travel & Tourism Council and … read more
Re-Open East African airspace with great caution
After months of shuttering air travel, East Africa is gradually joining the rest of the world in opening up.
Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania are now permitting international flights, even as their land borders remain closed to passenger travel. Only Uganda, South Sudan and Burundi are still closed, but they are coming under… read more
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