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EgyptAir returns to Benghazi
EgyptAir has resumed flights between its Cairo (CAI) hub and Benghazi (BEN) in Libya after an eight-year hiatus.
The first flight, operated by a Boeing 737-80… read more
The Kingdom of Eswatini Government and Airlink, the joint shareholders, have mutually agreed to dissolve their joint venture airline business, Eswatini Airlink, which will cease operations from 01 June 2022.
Eswatini Airlink was established in 1999 to provide air services for the Kingdom after Royal Swazi National Airways stopped operating… read more
Government of the Kingdom Of Eswatini & Airlink to Discontinue operations of Eswatini Airlink
The Kingdom of Eswatini Government and South Africa-based Airlink have announced they have mutually agreed to dissolve their joint venture airline business, Eswatini Airlink. By this decision, Eswatini Airlink will cease operations from 01 June 2022.
Eswatini Airlink currently operates multiple daily services between Johannes… read more
MSC Cruises steps up to help Durban following record-breaking storm
MSC Cruises, as part of the wider MSC Foundation operated by parent company MSC Group (Mediterranean Shipping Company) has stepped up to assist the Durban community following last week’s record-breaking flooding. Durban and the wider province of Kwa-Zulu Natal was hit with five months’ worth of rain in the space of 48 hours last week, cau… read more
UNWTO calls on start-ups to join “Awake Tourism Challenge”
UNWTO has launched the second edition of its global flagship competition under the name of “Awake Tourism Challenge”. The competition will identify innovators who are advancing solutions to 6 different challenges, as well contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
For the 2022 challenge, UNWTO will … read more
Uganda unveils New Tourism Brand at WTM Africa
The newly unveiled #ExploreUganda destination brand was on full
display at this year’s World Travel Market Africa event held in Cape
Town in South Africa, bringing together leading travel industry players
from around the world.
This is the second international tourism event where Uganda Tourism
Board (UTB) is showcasing its new Des… read more
Qatar Airways and IndiGo reactivate strategic cooperation
Qatar Airways, the multiple award-winning airline, and IndiGo, India's largest airline, announce the reactivation of their strategic cooperation following the lifting of the suspension on international scheduled flights by the Indian government.
Qatar Airways is currently operating 190 flights per week to and from 12 destinations in… read more
Holland America Line celebrates 149th anniversary and prepares naming ceremony in Rotterdam
Holland America Line is commemorating its 149th anniversary as it moves closer to its 150th milestone next year. To mark the occasion, the day will be celebrated on board with grand desserts, special champagne toasts and festivities for guests and team members.
In addition to the 149th anniversary, the cruise line will continue the … read more
Emirates beefs up Dubai-Algiers route
Emirates Airline will be doubling the frequency of flights it operates betw… read more
Air Senegal increase capcity out of Marseille Provence this summer
Fly Air Sénégal increasing their presence between Aéroport Marseille Provence and Aéroport Dakar Blaise Diagne this summer, flying now 4 weekly flights, starting end of June.
Flights operated by A321 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
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