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Since the end of August, all fares of Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings can be rebooked as often as desired free of charge. Originally, this fare offer was valid for (re-)bookings until the end of the year. Now the offer to the customer is being extended: all airline fares can now be rebooked free of cha… read more
Sky Mali is strengthening its fleet in anticipation of the imminent expansion of its domestic and regional network. The young carrier, launched in September and which operates a Boeing 737-500, has just leased an Embraer E145 previously operated by Westair Aviation. Its growth plan calls for the acquisition of a second 737-500 and two 60-seat turboprop engines.
Algeria's Prime Ministry announced (30-Nov-2020) the introduction of new health measures for managing the COVID-19 pandemic, subject to change.
Consequently, Algeria plans to allow for the resumption of domestic air service from 06-Dec-2020. This measure will result in the resumption of service to/from all southern provinces i… read more
Air Burkina opened on November 25, a route between Ouagadougou and Libreville. The route, operated via Cotonou, is operated twice a week, with its Embraer fleet.
The national Burkinabè company also offers a freight service on this line.
Last Wednesday, November 25, Air Burkina inaugurated its Ouagadougou - Cotonou - … read more
The CEO of Kulula. com owner Comair, Wrenelle Stander, has resigned from her position with immediate effect. This is according to a statement sent by the company to shareholders on 30 November, which also confirmed that Stander has also resigned as executive director of the board.
“In accordance with paragraph 3.59(b) of the JSE Lim… read more
Kenya Airways has resumed direct flights from Nairobi to New York. The route had been suspended since April due to the COVID-19 pandemic that slowed airlines’ operations worldwide. The national carrier has extended discounts for passengers booking their flights before December 10.
“Welcome back to the Big Apple! Today we resu… read more
Nigerian airline Azman Air has taken its A340-600 for a spin. For the first time since it was delivered in February this year, the ex-Virgin A340 has been flown on a series of promotional flights between Kano, Abuja and Lagos. The airline has hinted that route announcements will be coming soon.
Azman Air has finally got its A… read more
As part of its network expansion, Uganda Airlines will be connecting to Johannesburg and Kinshasa as the next destinations. The dates are yet to be announced.
From December 1, the carrier will start flying to Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro thrice a week each.
Uganda Airlines will take delivery of their first A338Neo be… read more
IATA reported (27-Nov-2020) the following from its latest industry forecast:
- COVID-19 vaccines will be deployed in 2H2021;
- There will still be vaccine production and distribution challenges
and recovery of air travel demand will "take time and be uneven" between
emerging and developed markets;
… read more
The flag carrier of South Africa, South African Airways (SAA), has been through a lot in recent years. However, 2020 is set to be the airline’s most transformative year as it makes its way through a significant restructuring process with business rescue practitioners with a bailout from the South African government. Let’s take a look at t… read more