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Kenya Airways will resume direct flights to New-York from Nairobi on October 29 with a slimmed down operation of two weekly flights after a six-month freeze due to Covid-19 restrictions. The carrier will initially operate flights on Wednesday and Sunday, down from a frequency of five before the global corona outbreak tha… read more
KQ to resume New York flights
Sirika commends Anambra Airport construction
The Nigerian Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, on Tuesday, commended Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra for embarking on the construction of a cargo airport in the state. A statement issued by Mr James Odaudu, the Director of Public Affairs in the ministry, quoted Sirika as saying this when he received Obiano in his office in Abuja.… read more
Tugwi-Mukosi Tourism Plan Out
Government has unveiled a tourism development plan for the giant Tugwi-Mukosi Dam in move expected to pave way for exploitation of tourism opportunities around the county's largest inland water body. The plan comes as work on the dam's master plan has kicked off following the roping in of universities to help in its crafting, as President… read more
Delta NW20 Long-Haul network operations also modified
Delta Air Lines during the weekend of 04OCT20’s schedule update filed additional changes to its long-haul service for Northern winter 2020/21 season. Latest adjustment as of 04OCT20 includes the following.
Atlanta – Frankfurt Reduce from 7 to 5 weekly, A330-300 operating (Previous plan: 4 weekly)
Atla… read more
Qatar Airways NW20 operations modified
Qatar Airways last week gradually filed planned service adjustment for Northern winter 2020/21 season, from 25OCT20 to 27MAR21. Latest adjustment as of 05OCT20 includes the following.
Various travel restrictions continue to impact the airline’s operation, including passenger traffic rights and limited capacity on certain direct… read more
Swiss International Air Lines NW20 JNB aircraft changes
Swiss International Air Lines in Northern winter 2020/21 season is adjusting operational aircraft for South Africa, where the airline schedules Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, instead of A340-300. From 25OCT20 to 27MAR21, this route is served 3 times weekly, instead of daily.
LX288 ZRH2150 – 0930+1JNB 77W 135
LX289 JNB2030 – 0610+1ZRH 77W 246
Emirates launches NDC access for agencies
Emirates has launched a new agent gateway for booking and ticketing using IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) standards. The airline says it will give its partners the ability “to enhance travellers’ journeys with customised products and services”.
Emirates Gateway offers agencies three different methods of accessing the airlin… read more
Algeria relaunches domestic flights and reforms the national airline
In Algeria, the Council of Ministers decided on Sunday, October 4 to reopen domestic airports. The Head of State, who chaired the work, also instructed the revision of Air Algérie's management method and the opening of the market to new local companies.Domestic flights could resume in Algeria this week. This thanks to… read more
Airlink with more services in Southern Africa
Airlink operates the largest African fleet of Embraer ERJ’s and E-Jets. Airlink’s re-introduced regional flight schedule will be phased in commencing from 5 October 2020.
Services will also be increased in South Africa from the major cities including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London, Bloemfontein, and … read more
Air Seychelles NW20 International operations as of 02OCT20
Air Seychelles has announced planned International service for Northern winter 2020/21 season, as the airline schedules service resumption from the week of 01NOV20, on board Airbus A320neo aircraft. Planned operation as of 02OCT20 as follows.
Mahe Island – Johannesburg 1 weekly (3 weekly from 01DEC20, 2 weekly fr… read more
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