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Air Mauritius resumed its international operations last week with the partial reopening of the country's air borders, effective since 15 July. The carrier is now in the process of gradually rebuilding its pre-pandemic network.
Air Mauritius will re-establish links with London, England in early October. The Mauritian airline plans to off… read more
Coming in behind Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines and Qantas, Dubai-based carrier Emirates Airlines has taken fifth place in the rankings of the world’s best airlines for this year, according to Airlineratings.com. However, the airline is still unable to offer seats to South African passengers on flights from SA.
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Air Seychelles will operate ad hoc charter services to Mauritius, following the partial reopening of the island nation to international visitors since July 15, 2021.
As the Mauritius market is dependent on connecting traffic, mainly from India which continues to remain closed, plus the stringent entry measures requiring holid… read more
In early June, Kenya Airways resumed flights to London after a two-month forced halt amid tensions between the UK and Kenya over reciprocal travel conditions.
Kenya Airways is expanding its services to the UK. Since 20 July, the Kenyan national airline has been offering two flights a week (compared to o… read more
The Covid-19 crisis has led to the introduction of new taxes and the increase of existing ones in some countries, such as Gabon. According to AFRAA, there are no less than 200 airport taxes and aeronautical charges in Africa. Their proliferation adds a further burden to an operating environment already suffocated by harmful protectionism.… read more
Seven of the new services are from Fes in northern Morocco to five destinations in France (Marseille, Montpellier, Lyon, Toulouse and Bordeaux), plus Brussels and Amsterdam. All seven routes will be operated by four Airbus A321 aircraft leased from SmartLynx Airlines.
Twice-weekly service to Brussels commenced on 8 July.
Qatar Airways has been named Airline of the Year 2021 by AirlineRatings. The airline has also clinched the Best Middle East Airline, Best Catering, and the Best Business Class awards. This marks the third year in a row Qatar Airways has achieved the Best Business Class accolade, recognising its patented Qsuite product.
The AirlineRa… read more
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, begins the summer season with 80% of its pre-pandemic destinations as it continues to resume operations and restore services to cities of its original 2019 destination network. The airline has also announced that it has successfully launched all of its seasonal destinations … read more
In August, Air Seychelles will operate for the first time into Kazakhstan's largest metropolis and cultural hub, Almaty.
The series of new charter flights will be operated by the airline’s A320neo jetliner.
For this new market to Seychelles, the initial phase is to introduce the national flag carrier and destination Sey… read more
More trouble is brewing for Air Zimbabwe (AirZim) following a recent announcement to add another jet to its fleet by rival competitor, Fast Jet Zimbabwe Limited which will start servicing the lucrative Harare-Bulawayo route.
This is the last profitable route the national airline has been plying wi… read more
Air Mauritius to return to London in October
Emirates and South Africa
Air Seychelles to operate ad hoc charter to Mauritius
Kenya Airways strengthens its presence in London
Gabon: New tax and price increase for air tickets from 27 July
Royal Air Maroc re-launches routes to France, Belgium and Holland
Qatar Airways named Airline of the Year and Best Business Class
Gulf Air operates 80% of pre-pandemic destinations
Death nail for Air Zimbabwe as rival airline targets Its prime route
