Travel news overview

• Miscellaneous
• 21/09/2022 09:01

Southern Africa: Rainfall season (October 2022 - March 2023) outlook

According to the findings of the Twenty-Sixth Annual Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-26), most member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)* ar… read more

• Flights
• 21/09/2022 09:00

RwandAir considers joining the Oneworld alliance

Qatar Airways is in talks with Kigali to acquire a stake in RwandAir. In the long run, this strategic move should raise the standards of the Rwandan flag carrier, which could be considered for membership of one of the most prestigious alliances, Oneworld, of which Qatar Airways is a member.

RwandAir could become a member o… read more

• Attractions
• 21/09/2022 08:45

Karoo National Park: Bulkraal picnic site temporarily closed

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Bulkraal picnic site in the Karoo National Park in … read more

• Flights
• 19/09/2022 07:04

NCAA reissues Azman Air’s ATL for another five years

NIGERIA Civil Aviation Authority(NCAA) has reissued domestic carrier, Azman Air it’s Air Transport License (ATL) after spat over N1.2bn debt accured from unremitted Ticket Sales and Cargo Sales Charges.

The license signed by the Director General NCAA, Captain Musa Nuhu was sighted by NigerianFLIGHTDECK read NCAA/ATR1/ATL118 is valid… read more

• Cruise
• 19/09/2022 07:03

Princess Cruises brings back Sun Princess name for new LNG cruise ship

Princess Cruises has announced that its upcoming LNG-powered cruise ship will be called Sun Princess, along with new state room designs, entertainment features and dining options. Sun Princess will be the largest cruise ship ever built for the cruise line, and will feature expansive ocean views, a plethora of dining and ente… read more

• Flights
• 19/09/2022 07:01

Brussels Airlines Reverses Cancellation of Flights to Liberia

Brussels Airlines has backtracked on its plan to cancel all flights coming to Liberia after being told by authorities of the Roberts Airport Authority that it has met the required technical and operational prerequisites for the safe landing of aircraft.

The Belgium-based airline, which flies at least twice a week -- connectin… read more

• Flights
• 19/09/2022 06:59

Turkish Airlines focused to rebuil the network

Turkish Airlines, rather than adding too many new routes, is emphasizing growing traffic from existing markets and returning to those markets to which it has still not resumed service, according to Chairman Ahmet Bolat.

“For example in China, which is a huge market, we will go back whe… read more

• Cruise
• 19/09/2022 06:57

MSC Cruises reveals entertainment options aboard new MSC World Europa

MSC Cruises has revealed new shows and entertainment options aboard its largest-ever cruise ship, MSC World Europa, which will debut in Qatar in November. MSC World Europa will debut with three new concert-style shows in the multipurpose Luna Park Arena, five new full-scale theatre productions in the World Theatre, four themed expe… read more

• Flights
• 19/09/2022 06:56

Air Tanzania to land in Burundi in Q1 2023

Air Tanzania wants to build a strong intra-African network. As a prelude to its expansion into West Africa, the company is working on establishing air links between Tanzania and all its neighbouring countries.

Air Tanzania continues its African expansion. The Tanzanian state-owned carrier plans to open a direct route to… read more

• Flights
• 19/09/2022 06:50

Emirates hopes partnering with United will evolve into Joint Venture

Emirates president Tim Clark would like to see the airline’s newly minted partnership with United Airlines evolve into a joint venture similar to its relationship with Qantas.

During an event on Sept. 14 to mark the creation of a new codeshare agreement between the two airlines,… read more