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In Ghana, the domestic air transport market is dominated by Africa World Airlines (AWA). But just behind it, PassionAir is gradually gaining market share by positioning itself as the airline for the country's under-served regions.
Early next month, PassionAir will open two new domestic routes. In an announcement made on Mo… read more
The Kingdom of Morocco plans to invest nearly 5.4 billion dirhams (EUR 520 million) by 2024 to renovate, extend and upgrade several airport infrastructures throughout the country.
The Moroccan authorities anticipate a future saturation of the airport of Dakhla, a city in Western Sahara. They plan to expand th… read more
Fully vaccinated international travelers arriving in Rwanda no longer need to quarantine at designated hotels while waiting for airport-administered PCR test results. Proof of full vaccination is required to avoid quarantine requirements. Travelers who cannot provide such proof -- along with unvaccinated travelers -- must self-isolate in … read more
Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has disclosed that Nigeria’s national airliner, Nigeria Air, will take off by April 2022. The disclosure came on Wednesday, shortly after it was deliberated on at the week’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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dnata has signed a concession agreement with the government of Zanzibar, along with Emirates Leisure Retail and SEGAP, a joint venture between airport infrastructure and operations specialists Egis, and private equity fund manager AIIM.
Under the partnership, dnata will oversee the operations of Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume In… read more
Eastgate Airport (HDS), also known as Hoedspruit Airport, in Hoedspruit in … read more
The
Cellars-Hohenort in
Constantia (Cape Town) is raising a glass to 2021 with a range of year-end
celebrations that may be booked for corporate events, as well as stylish
private parties that are completely hassle-free.
Currently ava… read more
Kenya Airways has come into conflict with its pilots’ union regarding the speed at which it has asked crews to fly the Boeing 787 on a certain route. The measure on the Kenyan flag carrier’s Nairobi-Guangzhou route is designed to cut costs. However, the union has asserted that the plan, which also reduces the number of pilots onboard the … read more
Cutting off social media access is a common practice in African countries, especially during elections, protests, demonstrations, or exams. The researchers revealed that at least 32 countries in Africa have blocked or heavily restricted social media access since 2015.
According to Net… read more
Months of intermittent confinement, and a greater focus on simple pleasures, have seen a growing number of South Africans take to the road to enjoy local travel and tourism offerings. From wildlife reserves, game resorts and national parks, domestic tourism has helped to keep the tourism secto… read more