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Mango's business rescue practitioner Sipho Sono is heading to court in a bid to access the remaining funds government allocated to the low-cost subsidiary of South African Airways (SAA).
Parliament approved a special allocation of R819 million for Mango's restructuring, from R10.5 billion allocated to SAA by Treasury. Accordi… read more
Emirates unveiled its full premium economy class: “flyers can look forward to another distinctive Emirates travel experience.” The Dubai based airline announced it will open this “highly sought-after” cabin for sale from 1 June 2022.
The new cabin class, which offers luxurious seats, more legroom, and a service to rival… read more
After South Africa endured one of the strictest lockdowns globally and experienced harsh travel bans in December 2021, the recent rise in air traffic indicates that things could be returning to normal. More than two years have passed since the onset of the pandemic and Cape Town International Airport has seen a recovery rate of 76% … read more
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the start of a R370 million upgrading and refurbishment infrastructure programme in … read more
The Air Algerie fleet renewal programme, planned since 2016 and adopted in 2018, was suspended in 2020 due to the health crisis. For the Algerian authorities, its implementation becomes more than urgent in view of the carrier's ambitions.
The Algerian government, meeting in the Council of Ministers on Sunday 8 May 2022, gave the gre… read more
Costa Atlantica and Costa Mediterranea, which spent almost the entirety of the COVID-19 pandemic in warm lay-up in Dubai, have left the region and returned to Europe.
The two ships, which are owned by Carnival Corporation’s joint venture with the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), were meant to cruise year-round from China… read more
The airlines say they will not abide by a plan to halt operations.
Dana Air, Arik and Aero Contractors have rejected the plan by the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), to suspend operations from Monday over high cost of aviation fuel and other operational expenses.
In a statement Sunday, Dana Air said while it agreed with AON… read more
WTM Africa 2022, held from April 11 to 13 in Cape Town, South Africa, was a huge success with preliminary numbers indicating that pre-scheduled appointments for 2022 exceeded the number of appointments booked at the show in 2019.
WTM Africa 2022 facilitated over seven thousand unique pre-scheduled appointments (both online an… read more
According to the biggest independent destination study since the Covid-19 pandemic, Cape Town in … read more
Freight and passenger operations across the critical Chambeshi bridge in eastern Zambia will resume on 22 July, the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) said on Wednesday. The bridge has been closed since it was damaged by floods in May 2021, forcing trains from Tanzania to terminate at Kasama, 630km for the Zambian terminus … read more
Mango rescue practitioner heads to court in bid to get funds for restructure
Emirates launches full premium economy class
Cape Town sees a promising increase in travellers
Kruger National Park: SANParks announced the start of major upgrading & refurbishment
Air Algérie: the government validates the plan to acquire 15 new aircraft
Costa Atlantica and Mediterranea leave Dubai after two-year COVID lay-up
Dana, Arik, Aero reject Planned operations shutdown
WTM Africa meets –and exceeds– 2019 numbers
Critical Tazara bridge to reopen in july
