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• 17/01/2021 17:27

Airlink now Africa's second largest airline

South Africa’s Airlink became an independent carrier in late 2020 as its tie with South African Airways was severed. The regional airline now has almost 1.2 million seats this winter with three-quarters deployed domestically, OAG schedules data shows.

Airlink is now the third-largest carrier within  Africa by s… read more

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• 17/01/2021 17:23

EK suspends flights to Australia

Emirates have confirmed the suspension of many of their international flights into and out of Australia. The Dubai-based carrier announced flights to and from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne will stop "until further notice" citing "operational reasons".

Although, their twice-a-week services to Perth will remain in operation… read more

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• 17/01/2021 16:12

Dana Air with flexible "no change fee policy"

Dana Air has introduced a flexible No Change Fee policy as part of its promise to serve its customers better and offer innovative products to support their ever-changing travel desires.

According to the airline’s Communications Manager, Kingsley Ezenwa,”Dana Air  understands that the exigencies of daily activities can make plan… read more

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• 16/01/2021 05:47

Green Africa seeks AOC

A budding local carrier, Green Africa, has applied for an Air Operating Certificate (AOC) ahead of entry into the domestic market space. The Guardian learnt that the airline, owned by Babawande Afolabi, has submitted applications to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), as part of preparations for launch.

The airline … read more

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• 16/01/2021 05:46

LAM-Mozambique ends flights between Maputo Lisbon!

The flag carrier of Mozambique, LAM - Mozambique Airlines, has announed the suspension of flights between Maputo Internationa… read more

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• 16/01/2021 05:45

Airlink to temporarily suspend flights to Skukuza Airport in Kruger National Park

South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink has announced the temporary suspension of flights to and from Skukuza Airport in … read more

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• 15/01/2021 19:45

FAAN Records 5 Million Passengers in 6 Months

The domestic wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, known as the General Aviation Terminal One (GAT) recorded over five million passengers between July and December, 2020.

This was disclosed by the Terminal Manager, Mr. Adekunle Aderibigbe, who said passenger traffic was low during the period, but picked u… read more

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• 15/01/2021 16:57

Air Kenya takes delivery of Dash 8-200 f...

Air Kenya has taken delivery of a De Havilland Dash 8 -200. The deal was done via Elix Aviation Capital which is based in the Irish capital of Dublin. Formed in 2013, the company become one of the fastest growing turboprop lessors and the lease is the first between Elix and Air Kenya, reports ATC News.

A year ago, Elix delivered the… read more

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• 15/01/2021 06:45

Tourism in South Africa - an industry under lockdown fights for its own survival

South Africa's tourism sector continues to suffer under the weight of COVID-19. And there's no end in sight, as new restrictions dampen all hope for a recovery to even begin. Sertan Sanderson reports from Cape Town.

Just days before New Year's Eve, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the country was going b… read more

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• 14/01/2021 13:19

Emirates Airlines adds two more flights into Durban

Emirates Airlines adds two more flights into Durban from February 1. 

Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs MEC, Ravi Pillay said: “This is an absolute vote of confidence in Durban as a global player in the aviation space. It demonstrates the resilience of our systems even in the face of an unprecedent… read more