Travel news overview

• Flights
• 05/09/2023 05:44

Airlink has discontinued flights to Uganda

South African regional carrier Airlink has canceled its service between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, … read more

• Opinion
• 05/09/2023 05:39

Reciprocity: Femi Falana urges FG to address denial of Air Peace on Lagos-London route

Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) has called for the suspension of flight operations into Nigeria by British Airways and Virgin Atlantic until such a time when Nigeria’s Air Peace is allowed to also fly on the Lagos-London route in accordance with the provisions of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) signed by Nigeria and United Kingdom.  The e… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 05/09/2023 05:37

Keyamo started right with Nigeria Air, concession suspension for review

A former General Manager with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Alhaji Abubakar Bibi has said the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo suspending the Nigeria Air project and concession was a bold and necessary decision.

He made his thoughts known in a chat with the media while comm… read more

• Flights
• 04/09/2023 23:35

A new A320-200 for South African Airways, fourteenth NEO for Air Cairo

African carriers continue to consolidate their fleets in order to adapt to rising demand. South African Airways and Air Cairo are maintaining their confidence in Airbus family aircraft.

• Attractions
• 04/09/2023 23:01

CapeNature has announced the dates for the "Access Week 2023"

CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa's … read more

• Flights
• 04/09/2023 23:00

Saudia announced launch date for flights to South Africa

The national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, Saudia, has announced a launch date for its non-stop service to … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 04/09/2023 22:39

Akwaaba opens with colour packed activities, captivating dances

..Sen. Otu unveils Calabar Carnival theme, ‘Season of Sweetness’, Night of Kings and Queens, Children’s carnival return

The 19th Akwaaba African Travel Market on Sunday, 3rd September, 2023 opened with pomp and ceremonies at the Eko hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The opening ceremony was filled with colourful activ… read more

• Rail
• 04/09/2023 22:37

Eswatini Railways Strategic Plan For 2023 – 2026

Eswatini Railways (ESR) has developed a three-year strategic plan to address its weaknesses and counter challenges in rail business operations by leveraging its strengths and capitalizing on identified opportunities. This plan is formulated during a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) period, marked by global threats such as the w… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 04/09/2023 05:14

Akwaaba Travel Market begins amidst pomp and pageantry

The 19th Africa Travel Market “Akwaaba" began with a bang with exhibitors, travel managers, travel destinations, airlines and tourism experts displaying their strong points.

Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu who declared the event open as well as unveiled the Carnival Calabar & Festival theme for 2023 as Season of Sweetne… read more

• Flights
• Beyond Africa
• 03/09/2023 21:50

Half of Condor’s long-haul fleet has been renewed

Airbus A330neo D-ANRB marks another milestone: Condor welcomes its ninth factory-new A330neo in Frankfurt. The aircraft, registered D-ANRB, arrived at Frankfurt Airport at 11.04 on Saturday morning, coming from Toulouse. The commercial maiden flight is expected to take place end of next week to Canada.

This means Condor has welcomed… read more