Travel news overview

• Flights
• 30/07/2020 13:39

Air France A380 aircraft replacement

Air France in this week’s schedule update filed Airbus A380 replacement for Northern winter 2020/21 schedule, as the Skyteam member retired the Super Jumbo aircraft in late-June 2020. With the exception of Paris CDG – Mexico City (continues to display A380 operation for the time being), planned A380 replacement service from 25OCT20 as fol… read more

• Destinations
• 30/07/2020 13:38

Gambia inaugurates board of directors for tourism and hospitality agencies

The Ministry of Tourism and Culture (MoTC) of The Gambia has inaugurated new Board of Directors for two tourism parastatals in the country – the Gambia Tourism and Hospitality Institute (GTHI) and Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard).

The event was held on Monday at the Gambia Tourism and Hospitality Institute in Kanifing, a… read more

• Accomodation
• 30/07/2020 13:35

Registration open for Africa MICE Forums

Registration is now open for the premier edition of Africa MICE Forums, a series of interactive high-end events designed to connect pre-qualified MICE buyers and local suppliers through fun and authentic experiences across different host destinations. Obinna Nwachuya, Convener of the AMF said “The goal is to propel MICE busi… read more

• Flights
• 30/07/2020 07:20

Congo Airways to restart on August 15

• Flights
• 30/07/2020 06:37

Kenya Airways changes baggage policy ahead of operations relaunch

Ahead of the relaunch of regional and international flights on the 01st of August has Kenya Airways announced a key change vis a vis their more recent baggage policy.

In order to maximise auxiliary revenues had the airline some time ago limited checked baggage on regional flights to just one piece while key competitors,… read more

• Flights
• 30/07/2020 06:37

Emirates back into Clark

Emirates (EK) has announced plans to launch flights to Clark with operations starting from August 1. This sees the carrier boost its global network to 68 destinations for the month.

The launch also allows EK to connect its customers to Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. The resumption of flights … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 30/07/2020 06:37

Boeing to end production of B747

Today, when announcing its 2nd quarter results, Boeing has confirmed it would delay the delivery of its first 777X until 2022. Also, Boeing has confirmed that 747 production would end in 2022.

The 787 production rate will be reduced to 6 per month in 2021. The 777/777X combined production rate will be gradually reduced to 2 p… read more

• Flights
• 30/07/2020 06:37

Victoria Falls Pins Hopes On Domestic Tourism

The country's premier tourist destination - Victoria Falls - is pinning its hopes of reviving its fortunes on the resumption of domestic tourism.

Tourism, an industry that largely relies on travel both internationally and nationally, has been hard hit by Covid-19 mitigatory measures aimed at avoiding travelling and crowds. Governmen… read more

• Flights
• 30/07/2020 06:37

Egyptair: 7th Airbus A320neo received

EgyptAir said Friday 24/07/2020 it has received its seventh Airbus A320Neo from France, out of a total eight A320Neo jets contracted by EgyptAir, as well as seven other A321Neo jets set to join the carrier's fleet later.

Bringing all the standards of comfort and incorporating new engine choices, aerodynamic improvements, and … read more

• Opinion
• 30/07/2020 06:32

WTTC: Governments must implement comprehensive testing facilities at airports

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has called upon world’s governments to establish comprehensive COVID-19 testing facilities at the international airports.

Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO said: “WTTC is calling upon Governments around the world to begin a substantial program of investment to ensure comprehensive… read more