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British Airways NW20 A380 operations as of 21AUG20
British Airways in recent schedule update adjusted planned Airbus A380 operation during Northern winter 2020/21 season, from 25OCT20 to 27MAR21. Latest adjustment, previously not highlighted on Airlineroute, sees the return of Airbus A380 service to San Francisco from February 2021.
Further changes to planned A380 servi… read more
A Word from Comair CEO, Wrenelle Stander
We are being confronted by one of the most devastating global pandemics in modern times, COVID-19. Globally as well as locally, our industry is severely affected by this disaster and it certainly has put a huge strain on our operations and how we serve our customers.
On Monday evening, our President announced a nation-wide lockdown for 21-… read more
Pruning of daily flights to Lagos, Abuja airports stirs angst
Federal Government’s plan to reopen the international airspace amid restricted traffic flow and four daily flights each at Lagos and Abuja airports has stirred worry in the industry. The situation is made worrisome, as no measure had been spelt out to determining the lucky eight from a pool of over 20 operators raring to resume ope… read more
Holland America Line’s extends Promotion
Holland America Line and its travel advisor partners know savvy travelers like to plan ahead and take advantage of a great offer, which is why the premium cruise line is extending its popular “Save Now, Cruise Later: Have it All” promotion that lets guests … have it all! Running now through Sept. 30, 2020, guests who book with the … read more
Project of the Week: Sofitel Benin Cotonou
Exclusivity, prestige and hedonism are just so… read more
South African Travel Agencies: A perfect payment storm
Agents are facing a perfect storm of payment problems, which could see as many as one-third of BSPZA-accredited agents giving up their Iata licences, says Asata.
Ceo of Asata, Otto de Vries, told Travel News that the withdrawal of DIP insurance from the market (DIP gave six mont… read more
Nigeria strengthen its airspace connectivity, creates 9 new PBN regional routes
To enhance connectivity within the African continent ahead of international flight resumption in the country, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has created 9 new Performance Based Navigation (PBN) Area Navigation 10 (RNAV10) regional routes across the nation’s airspace. Apart from improving connectivity, th… read more
Which Airlines are operating into the Seychelles?
With less than 200 cases of coronavirus and no reported deaths, Seychellesis proving a worthy holiday destination in 2020. However, the country’s 115 islands lie 1,500km (932 miles) off the eastern coast of Africa, meaning it isn’t the most accessible place to get to. So, how do you get there? We’ve broken down all your options.
Par… read more
Ghana Health Service releases guidelines
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued guidelines for the safe reopening of international travel in the country amidst the Covid-19 outbreak. Ghana’s borders – air, sea, land – have remained closed since March when the country recorded some positive cases of Covid-19. Government indicated that the move was to prevent the … read more
New Seychelles International Airways will operate first fligt on Sept. 10
Seychelles International Airways will start its long-haul operations with a first flight to the island nation on September 10 for passengers and cargo. The airline is a private, Seychellois-owned aviation company based in the 115-island archipelago of the western Indian Ocean. Its chief executive is Robert Marie.
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