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Air Mauritius has saved $ 50 million in fixed charges since being provisionally administered in April. Several measures, including the reduction of wages (by up to 60%) and the renegotiation of rental contracts, have been taken. The publication of its bailout, initially scheduled for next month, has been postponed until June 2021… read more
Air Mauritius postpones recovery plan meeting from December to June 2021
Governement may reopen Kano, PHarcourt & Enugu before Xmas for int. ops
FEDERAL Government has lifted the flight ban on Lufthansa, Air France and KLM just in time as the nation has mulled plans to reopen Port Harcourt airport, the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport and the Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu for international flight operations.According to a statement signed by Director, Publi… read more
Enugu Governor welcomes Dana Air to Enugu
The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Uguanyi, has commended Dana Air for its decision to restart flights to the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. The Governor made the remark during a courtesy visit by Dana Air’s management team to the Government House on the airline’s inaugural flight to the state on Tuesday.
Dr. Ug… read more
Air Austral updates its schedule
Air Austral is adjusting its flight programme and operations for the coming months depending on the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic. The programme remains subject to the restrictions imposed by governments. As such, customers will thus be able to organise, postpone or cancel their tickets.
Air Austral intends to resume its f… read more
Radisson debuts 3rd location in Abuja
Leading international brand, Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) is set to debut its third brand in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria and headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
According ftnnews. com, the opening of Radisson Hotel Abuja Gudu will further strengthen the group’s presen… read more
KLM announces return to Nigeria in december
On its website, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced it would be resuming flights to Nigeria. The airline will fly from Amsterdam to Nigeria starting in December. Nigeria suspended all international flights in March and has slowly been allowing airlines back into its airspace. Nigeria previously banned KLM and seven other majo… read more
Etihad Airways cancels all flights into South Africa
Etihad Airways has cancelled all flights between Abu Dhabi and South Africa. The United Arab Emirates carrier has been operating out of South Africa for over a decade. The airline has closed its office in Johannesburg and will not be operating during the Northern Hemisphere’s winter season for 2020/2021.
The ai… read more
Qatar Airways launches exclusivestudent programme worldwide
Qatar Airways has launched a global programme exclusive to students worldwide. Student Club is powered by the airline’s loyalty programme, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, and offers a range of benefits curated for students to support them throughout their educational journey.
Members of Student Club will enjoy great savings and… read more
Airlinks opens new regional routes
Airlink will operate flights between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi from November 30, and between Johannesburg and Dar es Salaam from December 1.
Airlink md and ceo, Rodger Foster, told Travel News that both routes would operate three times a week, but would be ramped up to daily … read more
United Airlines: Free coronavirus testing pilot program
The first passengers to take part in United Airlines' free coronavirus testing pilot program will depart Newark, N. J. for … read more
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