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Lufthansa Group tightens face mask rules
The airlines of the Lufthansa Group are restricting the exceptions from the obligation to wear a mask on board their flights. From 1 September 2020, an exemption from the obligation to wear a mask during the flight for medical reasons will only be possible if a medical certificate is presented on a form provided by the airline. Pas… read more
Virgin Atlantic provides free COVID-19 insurance
Virgin Atlantic has launched a new Covid-19 global insurance cover with Allianz Assistance. The insurance applies to all existing and new bookings, for travel from today (August 24) until March 31, 2021.
It covers emergency medical and associated expenses while abroad up to £500,000per customers… read more
More than 10 offers for the new SAA?
The South African government has received more unsolicited interests from private sector funders, investors and partnersfor a future restructured South African Airways (SAA) and its subsidiaries.
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) said that as of the end of August it had received more than 10 unsolicited interests for… read more
Air Mauritius schedules Paris flights in Sep 2020
Air Mauritius in the last few days filed International service for the month of September 2020, as the airline resumes International service on limited basis. Based on schedule listing as of 21AUG20, the airline is displaying 2 weekly Mauritius – Paris CDG flights on board Airbus A350-900XWB aircraft.
Based on t… read more
British Airways NW20 A380 operations as of 21AUG20
British Airways in recent schedule update adjusted planned Airbus A380 operation during Northern winter 2020/21 season, from 25OCT20 to 27MAR21. Latest adjustment, previously not highlighted on Airlineroute, sees the return of Airbus A380 service to San Francisco from February 2021.
Further changes to planned A380 servi… read more
Nigeria strengthen its airspace connectivity, creates 9 new PBN regional routes
To enhance connectivity within the African continent ahead of international flight resumption in the country, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has created 9 new Performance Based Navigation (PBN) Area Navigation 10 (RNAV10) regional routes across the nation’s airspace. Apart from improving connectivity, th… read more
Which Airlines are operating into the Seychelles?
With less than 200 cases of coronavirus and no reported deaths, Seychellesis proving a worthy holiday destination in 2020. However, the country’s 115 islands lie 1,500km (932 miles) off the eastern coast of Africa, meaning it isn’t the most accessible place to get to. So, how do you get there? We’ve broken down all your options.
Par… read more
New Seychelles International Airways will operate first fligt on Sept. 10
Seychelles International Airways will start its long-haul operations with a first flight to the island nation on September 10 for passengers and cargo. The airline is a private, Seychellois-owned aviation company based in the 115-island archipelago of the western Indian Ocean. Its chief executive is Robert Marie.
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South African Airways: Promising proposals
Following a series of turns, there is news this week that the government of South Africa has begun discussions with private groups that are looking to buy into South African Airways. The airline needs a minimum of 10 billion rand ($583 million) to resume operations. Therefore these talks are critical as there is a lot at sta… read more
Virgin Atlantic returns to Lagos on Sept 10
Virgin Atlantic Airways said that it would resume flight services to Nigeria from September 10, 2020, barely 11 days after the reopening of the airspace. The Federal Government had last Monday in Abuja disclosed plans to reopen the international airspace for flight operations on August 29, 2020.
Airlines can only operate to t… read more
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