Travel news overview

• Flights
• 22/10/2023 21:35

Uganda Airlines inaugural flight to Lagos marks milestone in African air connectivity

On Thursday, the 19th of March 2023, Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos witnessed a scene of excitement and applause as Uganda National Carrier’s aircraft from Entebbe International Airport landed with a full load of passengers and a government delegation from Uganda.

This marked the inaugural flight of Ugandan A… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 22/10/2023 21:34

Air Peace boss receives Honorary Fellowship Award from CIBN

Chairman of Air Peace, Dr Allen Onyema, has been conferred with a Honorary Fellowship Award by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, CIBN, at its 60th Anniversary Fellowship Investiture in VI, Lagos, on October 21, 2023.

The Fellowship conferment is in recognition of Onyema’s invaluable contributions to the Institute… read more

• Destinations
• 22/10/2023 07:47

Race to Market Nigeria: NANTA leads the way, As Ooni of Ife backs up at WTM

The Ooni of Ife, His Royal Majesty,  Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja the second, will grace the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies stand at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, excel in November.

The tourism loving Royal Father and investor will sit out at the global tourism trade show in the most col… read more

• Attractions
• 20/10/2023 12:40

This suburb in Cape Town is one of the 40 coolest neighbourhoods in the world

Global culture, entertainment and events magazine Time Out has asked some 12,000 city-dwellers about the coolest spots in their city right now. And for the sixth year running, these views got combined with expert input from Time Out's global network of local editors and writers, to compile the sixth annual ranking of the world’s co… read more

• Flights
• 20/10/2023 12:40

TAAG Angola Airlines to take delivery of two second-hand Boeing 737-700s this week

Two Boeing 737-700s, which left Kaunas in Lithuania on 12 October, are currently being ferried to Luanda. There, they will be given a second life under the TAAG Angola Airlines colours. Are these replacement or growth aircraft? Who is the lessor behind this deal? What is TAAG's overall fleet development plan?

• Flights
• 20/10/2023 12:38

Main runway at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) temporarily closed

update (13 October 2023): ACSA has announced that the main runway at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town has been reopened this morning at 07:00! Based on the results of a comprehensive friction assessment, it was… read more

• Flights
• 20/10/2023 12:37

SAA and SunExpress sign damp lease agreement for two Boeing 737-800

South African Airways (SAA) says it has entered a damp lease agreement with SunExpress “that will allow SAA to operate a schedule utilising two SunExpress aircraft for a six-month period, commencing mid-October 2023.” The first of the 2 aircraft has been received according to the airline.

SunExpress, a joint venture between Lufthans… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 20/10/2023 12:35

6th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards 2023 breaks another record of success

Hosted by the Government of Botswana through the Botswana Tourism Organisation in collaboration with Africa Tourism Partners, UNWTO and AfCFTA, the 6th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards was a resounding success.

Held from 04 to 06 October at the Grand Palm International Convention Centre in Gaborone Botswana, ATLF 2023 w… read more

• Attractions
• 20/10/2023 12:34

Durban: All beaches are closed until further notice

The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, that all City … read more

• Flights
• 20/10/2023 12:30

Domestic airlines navigate information gaps, proxy woes, soaring operation costs

Airlines attribute the lack of information exchange between passengers and airlines during delays or reschedules to third-party involvement. In a meeting convened under the Airline Operators of Nigeria, they engaged with Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo. The Minister assured the enforcement of compensation as outlined in the NCARs.