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Mozambique: the new startup, FlyM Airlines, sees itself in the air in 2023
By the beginning of 2023, FlyM Airlines should be up and running. This is the business plan of the new startup founded by Sam Issac, the former CEO of Regent Airways who was until recently CFO of SaudiGulf Airlines.
Zambia's Kafue National Park steps up its tourism game
Kafue National Park in western Zambia has stepped into the tourism spotlight in the past few months with several new eco-focused developments.
The park is situated in the world's largest transfrontier conservation area, the Kavango Zambezi, which straddles five countries: Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is among t… read more
Congo Airways launches its aircraft maintenance centre
According to Boeing, MRO services in Africa will represent a market of 80 billion dollars by 2041. A market niche in which Congo Airways intends to position itself in line with its revenue diversification strategy.
Dysfunctional European airports dent Namibian Tourism
DYSFUNCTIONAL airports at Namibia's top tourist markets might limit the number of flights coming to Namibia, thereby limiting tourist inflows into the country, until the situation has been resolved. According to a report by Simonis Storm, in countries across Europe, thousands of flight cancellations have occurred because of shortages in a… read more
Airlines warn of acute Jet fuel shortage, envisages flight disruptions
AIRLINES have told air travellers to expect flight disruptions as a major Jet A1 shortage has hit and is likely to affect schedules. AON Spokesman, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo who signed the statement appealed to the travelling public for the understanding
The statement read, “This is to notify the members of the public, especially, cons… read more
Moroccan National Rail Operator Completes Feasibility Study Into New High-Speed Line
Moroccan national railway operator ONCF has completed a feasibility study into a new high-speed railway to link Rabat, the country’s capital with the eastern city of Fez.
The study covered the first phase of the project which involves building a 150km line from the capital to Meknes.
The rail operator now plans t… read more
Why you need cybersecurity protection while traveling
Did you know that cybersecurity tools can save you while you travel? This is no exaggeration, as vulnerable devices can spell catastrophe for you, your friends, and your family! How, you say? Well, there’s much more than just one way this can take place. What is cybersecurity then, you ask? Well, that is an entirely different ball game that we a… read more
Peakwork achieves record travel bookings
In the months of March to June this year, Peakwork has recorded the highest sales figures for travel bookings since the foundation of the leisure travel network based on its Player Hub technology. The quantity and quality of holiday offers in the EDF data format are at the highest level to date and show a positive development in conversion rates… read more
South Africa: The Western Cape is coming back stronger
The Western Cape’s hospitality, tourism and events sectors are among the industries leading the charge in the province’s post-Covid-19 economic recovery. This is shown by recent accolades awarded to Cape Town International Airport, some of Cape Town’s best restaurants, and the town of Franschhoek.
From our restaurants to our picturesque to… read more
Air Senegal returns to Mali after an 8-month absence
Following the lifting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) embargo on Mali on 24 June, the Bamako hub is gradually seeing the return of sub-regional airlines, such as Air Senegal.
Air Senegal will resume flights to Bamako next month. From 2 August, the Senegalese national carrier will offer thre… read more
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