Travel news overview

• Flights
• 05/07/2021 20:58

South Africa: Emirates extends route suspension

According to Emirates' travel update, the airline has changed plans and has extended its South Africa route suspension until 15… read more

• Flights
• 05/07/2021 20:57

Eswatini Airlink & Airlink resume flights between South Africa Eswatini

Eswatini Airlink and its operating partner Airlink have announced the resumption of flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and King Mswati III International Airport (SHO), t… read more

• Flights
• 05/07/2021 20:57

Air Burkina migrates to Amadeus to modernise its operations

Affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, like all the airlines in the world, Air Burkina is looking for ways and means to adapt to the current market realities. For a better automation of its processes, the Burkinabe public carrier has chosen software solutions from Amadeus, the E-travel giant.

Air Burkina's reservations, inventory, ticke… read more

• Flights
• 05/07/2021 20:57

Tchadia Airlines adds Niger and Nigeria to its network

Tchadia  Airlines is expanding its network. From Thursday 22 July, the Chadian national airline will serve the cities of Niamey in Niger and Kano in Nigeria.

From its base at Ndjamena International Airport, Chadia Airlines will operate these two corridors without competition in Dash 8- 400.&nbs… read more

• Beyond Africa
• 05/07/2021 20:45

Australia lays out plan for facilitating passenger entry

The Australian government has revised its approach to COVID-19 border controls, reducing entry quotas in the short term, but also laying out a phased roadmap to restoring international travel in the longer term.

The Australian National Cabinet has agreed in principle to a four-step plan that … read more

• Flights
• 05/07/2021 20:45

Etihad to codeshare with El Al

Etihad Airways and El Al Israel Airlines have launched a codeshare agreement, building on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) the carriers signed in 2020 follow… read more

• Destinations
• 05/07/2021 20:36

Exploring tourism’s best kept secret in Rwanda: the land of a thousand hills

Rwanda is a modern nation with a fast- growing economy. It is ranked the third most competitive country in Africa by the World Economic Forum 2016 Competitiveness Report, and is rated one of the cleanest and safest countries in Africa.

Kigali is within easy reach of our rich offering of cultural and natural treasures. Take advantage… read more

• Attractions
• 05/07/2021 20:35

Cape Town: Re-opening of burnt areas in the northern section of Table Mountain National Park

South African National Park (SANParks) has announced that certain burnt areas in Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town, which … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 05/07/2021 05:25

Benin finalises the new Glo-Djigbé international airport project

On 10 March 2017, the Beninese government launched the preparatory work for the effective start of the construction of the new international airport of Glo-Djigbé.

This alternative to Cotonou, this airport, to be build by China, is being built in the framework of a public-private partnership.

• Cruise
• 05/07/2021 05:13

Valiant Lady delivered to Virgin Voyages on same day Resilient Lady floated out

Virgin Voyages marked a double milestone at Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente (Genoa) shipyard this week with the delivery of Valiant Lady and the float out of its next cruise ship Resilient Lady, both of which are sister ships to Scarlet Lady.

Scarlet Lady was delivered last year, but has yet to enter service, but V… read more