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Turkish Airlines will add GDS fee
Starting from October 1, 2024, Turkish Airlines is launching a new NDC-based distribution channel named TK Connect.
Alongside this, the airline will implement a fee of $24 for tickets issued via GDS-Edifact channels.
This fee will apply to all GDS with which the airline operates. However, for bookings m… read more
Keyamo holds strategic meeting with UAE officials as Emirates returns to Nigeria tuesday
As Emirates Airlines, the flag carrier of United Arab Emirates (UAE) recommences direct flights between its base and Nigeria, Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has held a strategic meeting with the aviation authorities of the Middle East country.
The two countries have also re-emphasised th… read more
Gabonese Airline signs firm order for ATR 42-600 with option for additional aircraft
The Gabonese airline has signed a firm order for an ATR 42-600, with an option for a second unit. This new aircraft is set to replace Afrijet's older ATR 42-500, offering enhanced amenities to meet the regional flight needs of the Gabonese population. The delivery of the new ATR 42-600 is scheduled for 2025, with the option fo… read more
South African Airways launches flights to Lubumbashi
South African Airways (SAA), the national airline of South Africa, is thrilled to announce the launch of a new direct service to Lubumbashi, the second-largest city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
This strategic expansion is set to further strengthen the airline's network and enhance connectivity wit… read more
Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority welcomes Indigo Airlines to Mauritius.
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) welcomes the launch of a new flight route from Bengaluru to Mauritius on November 19, 2024. This service will be operated by IndiGo, one of India's leading airlines, and will feature four weekly direct flights, significantly enhancing connectivity between the two destin… read more
Ethiopian plans 10 weekly flights to Rome
Ethiopian Airlines has unveiled plans to expand and strengthen its weekly flights to Rome, Italy to 10. This is as the airline has marked 60 years of uninterrupted service to the city of Rome, Italy.
A statement by the Nigerian media consultant to the airline, said that the expansion of the weekly frequencies to 10 would begin from … read more
Emirates to increase flights to Johannesburg
The largest airline in the Middle East, Emirates, has announed that it will increase flights to Johannesburg in … read more
Seychelles: Increased number of Chengdu tourists expected
Seychelles' tourism authorities are optimistic about the first direct and non-stop charter flight operated by Sichuan Airlines, from Chengdu Province in China due in November.
The principal secretary for tourism, Sherin Francis, said that they expect an increase in the number of visitors from the destination, while speaking t… read more
SAA increases flights between Johannesburg and Perth
South African flag carrier, South African Airways (SAA), is set to up the frequency of its nonstop service to Perth in … read more
SCL Santiago de Chile: New Turkish Airlines destimation
Turkish Airlines, the premier airline of Türkiye, is on the verge of further extending its global influence with the inauguration of a fresh flight route to Santiago, Chile. This novel initiative is a noteworthy augmentation to the airline's burgeoning worldwide network, signifying its tenth destination in the Americas. The purpose… read more
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