Travel news overview

• Flights
• 26/08/2020 05:40

Nigeria: Immigration wants passengers’ info card filled onboard

• Flights
• 26/08/2020 05:39

Ethiopian Will Be The Last Airline To Resume 737 MAX Flights

The Boeing 737 MAXmay be inching forwards in the process to get it back in the air, but there’s one airline that isn’t planning to start scheduling it in anytime soon. Esayas WoldeMariam, acting Chief Commercial Officer at Ethiopian Airlines, has told Simple Flying that Ethiopian will be the last airline on the planet to fly the type. He … read more

• Accomodation
• 26/08/2020 05:37

Accor-IHG merger rumors: consolidation?

Following recent rumors of a potential merger between Accor and IHG, industry analysts say that although this deal seems to be just speculation, the enormity of this potential merger proves that industry consolidation could be accelerated due to behemoths acquiring, merging or striking partnerships with each other to increase marke… read more

• Destinations
• 26/08/2020 05:37

Namibia re-opens to international tourists

As from 01 September 2020, Namibia re-opens the Hosea International Airport to international tourists. This is a targeted initiative for leisure travelers and will be reviewed bi-weekly and amend as necessary. All visitors will must adhere to current safety and health regulations under the COVID-19

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• Flights
• 26/08/2020 05:37

Lufthansa Group: No more rebooking fees

Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines are generally changing their ticket fare structure until the end of December. With immediate effect, all fares can be rebooked several times free of charge – including, for example, the lowest light fare without checked baggage. In response to the pandemic, Lufthansa … read more

• Flights
• 26/08/2020 05:36

NCAA warns pilots & airlines on strict compliance

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has alerted airline operators and pilots of occurrence of thunderstorm phenomenon over Nigerian airports since the beginning of the rainy season in the country. The regulatory body in a statement signed by Capt. Musa Nuhu, its Director-General said that it expected strict adherence to safety st… read more

• Flights
• 26/08/2020 05:29

Virgin Atlantic saved by £1.2bn bailout

Virgin Atlantic has been saved from bankruptcy after creditors voted in favour of a £1.2bn rescue deal. The airline secured the “overwhelming support” of its 170 creditors in an important vote at the High Court today, during which the vast majority agreed to a complex restructuring plan. A Virgin Atlanti… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 26/08/2020 05:28

Airline trials hands-free toilet doors amid pandemic

A Japanese airline is trialling a new hands-free toilet experience in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Realising that hand hygiene is more important than ever when it comes to slowing the spread of Covid-19, All Nippon Airways (ANA) has introduced a bathroom door that can be operated with an elbow.

The door opens … read more

• Destinations
• 26/08/2020 05:27

Wildlands Conservation awarded R34m relief funding

The Wildlands Conservation Trust in KwaZulu-Natal has been awarded $2 million (about R34 million) in emergency relief funding by the Wildlife Ranger Challenge, a non-profit fund raising initiative, to make up for the financial loss suffered as a result of COVID-19.

‘Wildlands is incredibly grateful for this f… read more

• Destinations
• 26/08/2020 05:27

Rediscover Botswana gains momentum

An avid traveller and media personality, Sonny Serite says Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) expedition dubbed Rediscover Botswana meant to promote domestic tourism, is already bearing fruits. Serite, who is accompanied by another media personality, Tlhalefang Charles, are currently crisscrossing the country to unearth its… read more