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Ibom Air targets international flights
Nigerian carrier, IbomAir has revealed plans to commence international operations in the coming weeks as its management is set to contribute its quota towards transforming Nigeria’s under-exploited civil aviation market. Ibom Air commenced operations in June 2019 with funding from the government of Akwa Ibom, Nigeria’s large… read more
LAM Mozambique resumes Lisbon service in Aug/Sep 2020
LAM Mozambique starting today (25AUG20) plans to resume Maputo – Lisbon route, with leased Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The airline’s current schedule lists 1 weekly flight from 25AUG20 to 30SEP20.
TM7703 LIS2000 – 0725+1MPM 333 2
TM7704 MPM2355 – 0945+1LIS 333 3
The airline’s September… read more
Kenya Airways Sep 2020 International operations
Kenya Airways during the month of September 2020 plans to operate following International service, including additional service resumptions, based on schedule listing as of 23AUG20. Additional changes remain highly possible, as travel restrictions continue to impact the airline’s planned service.
Nairobi – Abidjan – D… 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
Ethiopian Airlines Sep 2020 International operations
Ethiopian Airlinesduring the month of September 2020 plans to operate following International service, including additional service resumption and/or routing changes by mid-September. As of 23AUG20, planned operation as follows.
Various travel restrictions continue to impact the airline’s operation, including possibility of furt… read more
Virgin Atlantic Extends Flying Club Members’ Validity
Virgin Atlantic Airways said it is extending loyalty status for its Flying Club members for another six months, including its Nigerian passengers.
The airline in a statement by Promise Ukandu, Manager, Marketing and Communications – Nigeria, Virgin Atlantic said that the extension was one of its ways of protecting Flyi… read more
Travelers face risk of penalties for refusing to wear face coverings
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is appealing to all travelers to wear face covering during the travel journey for the safety of all passengers and crew during COVID-19. Wearing face coverings is a key recommendation of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) guidance for safe operations during the … read more
SonAir transfers its two Boeing 737-700s to TAAG
Guinea: Arab investors interested in new airline project
KQ: Set off half of its pilots
Kenya Airways is seeking to lay off half of its pilots as it slashes costs to weather the cash flow crisis deepened by the Covid-19 pandemic. The national carrier intends to cut up to 207 of its 414 pilot jobs, which account for nearly half of its payroll costs, over the next three years. It expects to save nearly Sh3.24 bil… read more
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