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EK on A380 to Manchester
Dubai-based carrier Emirates resumed scheduled Airbus A380 services to Manchester. Except for a one-off A380 flight a month ago ahead of England’s lockdown, the A380 hasn’t operated EK17 since March 24th.
While 2020 may have been the year of the preighter, it most certainly was not the year of the Airbus A380. Th… read more
SAA looking for bridging finance
In their latest update to creditors, SAA’s business rescue practitioners (BRPs) say they are trying to raise bridging finance to cover the gap caused by the government’s R10,5bn in funding only being expected to be received by the airline in mid-January.
The BRPs say they are actively engaging with various lenders to d… read more
ET takes the honour of leading African carrier at Decade of Airline Excellence Award
Ethiopian Airlines has been recognised by the judges in the Decade of Airline Excellence Awards as Africa’s best-performing airline of the past 10 years. The carrier took the accolade in the African regional category of the Awards.
The full roster of awards, organised by FlightGlobal in association with Airline Business and K… read more
Fastjet returns to the Victoria Falls – Johannesburg route
Fastjet Zimbabwe earlier today announced the resumption of flights between Victoria Falls, International Airport and Johannesburg, OR Tambo International Airport from yesterday Thursday, 03rd of December 2020.
The flights will operate thrice weekly between the two cities, on a Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, departing f… read more
Lufthansa sells LSG’s European operations
gategroup meets all requirements of the EU Commission and receives green light to take over LSG’s European business In December 2019, Lufthansa Group and gategroup concluded a purchase agreement for the European operations of LSG Group. This accounts for about one-third of LSG Group’s total business. gategroup now meets all require… read more
Emirates offers: Economy, First class passengers get hotel stay, baggage allowance from Dec 2 to Feb
Emirates is making travels to Dubai more attractive with a complimentary stay at the JW Marriot Marquis Dubai, one of the world’s tallest 5-star hotels.
The skyscraper hotel features award-winning dining options, its own shopping galleria and a world renowned spa; and is conveniently located near attractions… read more
Qatar Airways resumes Tokyo Haneda
Qatar Airways announced that it will resume three-weekly flights to Tokyo Haneda, Japan from 11 December 2020. Services to the capital city of Japan will be operated by the modern, Boeing 77W offering 42 flatbed seats in Business Class, and 312 seats in Economy Class. The airline also currently operates seven-weekly flights … read more
Congo Airways restarts regional flights
Congo Airways has announced the resumption of its regional flights. From December 13, 2020, the national company of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), will relaunch its connection to Johannesburg in South Africa, from Kinshasa.
The line will be operated by A320-200, via Lubumbashi every Sunday.
Emirates' daily flights to Dubai from Domodedovo MOW
On November 30, Emirates performed its first EK 131 flight as a part of the renewed flight schedule on the route Dubai (DXB) – Moscow (DME) - Dubai (DXB). With additional flights, Emirates will commence daily services to Dubai.
Due to the rising demand for flights to the United Arab Emirates, the carrier will operate … read more
Cabo Verde Airlines plans to restart operations
Following the recent reopening of Cabo Verde borders, the national flag carrier of the country, Cabo Verde Airlines, said the reopening of borders is an exciting first step on the long journey ahead to reinvigorating the tourism industry and the economy of the country. The airline said it’s looking forward to being an integral part… read more
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