Travel news overview

• Flights
• 16/02/2023 09:17

flydubai launches daily flights to Mogadishu

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today the launch of a daily service to Mogadishu  Aden Adde International A… read more

• Flights
• 16/02/2023 07:13

Yemen Airways returns to Ethiopia after 6 years

An all-Airbus operator, Yemen Airways is gradually rebuilding its network, which has been disrupted by several years of fratricidal war. The 51/49 joint venture between the Yemeni and Saudi Arabian states wants to regain its market share in the Horn of Africa, where it was very present in the past.

• Flights
• 16/02/2023 07:12

South African Airways (SAA) sells two former Airbus 340 to a new German operator

The Airbus A340 has been a mainstay aircraft in the construction of South African Airways' (SAA) long-haul network. Over the years, the South African carrier has operated twenty-three units, -200, -300, -600 variants. To date, only one of the type remains in service.

• Flights
• 15/02/2023 23:03

Proflight Zambia returns to Durban after a three-year absence

In 2020, Proflight Zambia suspended its services to South Africa in line with restrictions put in place to combat the spread of COVID-19. The Zambian private airline later resumed service to Johannesburg, but not to Durban.

• Flights
• 13/02/2023 21:02

Lufthansa Group is the world’s first airline group to offer an own fare for more sustainability

With one click: More climate-friendly flying by using Sustainable Aviation Fuels and contributing to high-quality climate protection projects New fare available from February 15, 2023, for flights throughout Europe and North Africa Successful test run shows growing interest in sustainable travel

The Lufthansa Group is further expanding its… read more

• Attractions
• 13/02/2023 21:01

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Shortage of unleaded fuel at Twee Rivieren Rest Camp

According to a posting by Regional Communications Manager: Arid Parks at South African National Parks (SANParks), Genevieve Maasdorp, in the SANParks - Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park facebook group, … read more

• Destinations
• 13/02/2023 20:49

Tourism, an untapped goldmine in Nigeria

The Agboakim Waterfalls in Cross a River, Gugura Waterfalls in Niger State, Ikogosi Warm Spring in Ekiti, Oguta lake in Imo State, Kamuku National Park, Yankari Game Reserve in Bauchi to Farin Ruwa Falls in Nasarawa, Tinapa Resort in Cross River, Gashaka- Gumti National Park in Adamawa and Taraba and the Assop waterfalls in Plateau; few of the t… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 13/02/2023 19:17

Sierra Leone hires Turkey's SUMMA Airports to carry out first airport certification

Since the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) took office in 1988, Freetown International Airport (FNA), the country's only international hub, has never been certified.  This has affected the credibility, safety and security of flight operations at the airport. The new manager, SUMMA Airports, wants to change this.

• Flights
• 12/02/2023 18:19

2022’s highest domestic, international airlines’ delay in Nigeria- NCAA summary

Statistics obtained by NigerianFLIGHTDECK during the week have revealed some aspects of the operational status of airlines that operate both domestically and internationally, a data which indicates that there is a lot of room for improvement.

The document obtained from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority ( NCAA) shows that in 2022, 26 a… read more

• Destinations
• 12/02/2023 18:19

South African Tourism begins its annual trade schedule in India with SATTE 2023

South African Tourism has announced its participation at South Asia’s leading travel show, SATTE 2023 for the third consecutive year. Kickstarting a milestone year and celebrating 30 years of bilateral relations with India, the tourism board is geared up to promote South African provinces, unique experiences and unveil its plans f… read more