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The A321LR is an incredibly capable aircraft, and on Monday, one airline demonstrated just how versatile it can be. While most A321LR operators stick to short and medium-haul routes with the aircraft, TAP Portugal took it on an impressive 10 hour trip across Africa and beyond.
The trend for using smaller aircraft to fly furth… read more
Since the advent of the pandemic, travelling has become much more complicated. For many companies in Africa, however, business travel remains a necessity and the challenges must simply be navigated. South African based Jean Craven, co-founder and CEO of Barak Fund Management, still needs to visit his clients and he has made several trips … read more
Along the East Coast of North America, the sun-kissed skies of summer collide with the jewel-toned hues of autumn, and in 2022 Holland America Line’s Zaandam and Nieuw Statendam will be there to showcase nature’s most colorful spectacle. Bookings are now open for May through October 2022, enticing guests to discover why a cruise to Canada… read more
Weather:
- autumn
- warm to hot days
- warm to rather cold evenings
- occasional rain only
Temperatures:
- between 13°C - 28°C (Fahrenheit: e.g. 28°C = [(28x9)]/5 + 32 = 82.4°F)
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The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) is eagerly making efforts to
successfully restart and sustain tourism despite disruptions caused by
the COVID-19 pandemic. In June 2020, Rwanda began to put measures in
place to facilitate the safe restart of tourism.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions in… read more
The Primero Transport Services Ltd., operator of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Lagos, has suspended operations of the Ikorodu to Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) route from Wednesday.
Mutiu Yekeen, Head, Corporate Communications of the firm confirmed the suspension in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Yekeen said that the developme… read more
In order to ensure sufficient flights to meet the travel needs of Nigerians during this Easter season, Air Peace, has deployed one of its wide-body Boeing 777 aircraft to service the Enugu route.
The airline has also increased flight frequencies to Owerri and Asaba airports.
A statement by Stanley Olisa, Spokespe… read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged
governments to accept best-in-class rapid antigen tests in fulfillment
of COVID -19 testing requirements following the publication of new
research by OXERA and Edge Health.
The OXERA-Edge Health report commissioned by IATA found that antigen tests are:
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Capt. Roy Ilegbodu, Chief Executive Director (CEO) of Arik Air, in this interview with OLUSEGUN KOIKI, spoke on the recent N5 billion palliative the Federal Government released to some organisations in the aviation industry, Nigerian Eagle Airline (NG Eagle) and the impact of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) on the a… read more
WTM Africa and IGLTA deliver first-ever Equal Africa content programme to ATW Cape Town, 29 March 2021 – WTM Africa 2021 will see the introduction of an LGBTQ+ travel event called EQUAL Africa in partnership with IGLTA. EQUAL Africa stands for EQUAL Love, Rights, Experiences & Opportunities and will comprise three fascinating virtual panel d… read more
TAP Air Portugal Operates Epic 10 Hour Long Airbus A321LR Flight
Business travel in Africa during Covid-19: CEO shares his experiences Published by Jeanette Clark on
Holland America Line’s 2022 Canada & New England cruises stretch to the stunning landscapes of Green
Kruger National Park Calendar - May!
Rwanda making strides towards a successful Restart of Tourism
BRT suspends operations on Ikorodu, TBS routes
Air Peace deploys B777 to Enugu, increases flights to Owerri and Asaba
Research backs Rapid Testing for safe and efficient restart of Air Travel
AMCON, Not Arik Air, Owns Nigerian Eagle – CEO
IGLTA-WTM Africa partnership puts LGBTQ+ tourism firmly on the agenda at Africa Travel Week 2021
