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Ethiopian Airlines Regains Title as ‘Africa’s Leading Airline’ at the 2023 World Travel Awards

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 05:10:45 +0000

Ethiopian Airlines soared back to the top of the African aviation scene as they reclaimed the prestigious title of ‘Africa’s Leading Airline’ at the 2023 World Travel Awards, which took place in Dubai for Africa and the Indian Ocean regions. In a stunning comeback, Africa’s largest airline managed to regain the title it had held [...]

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TAAG Angola Airlines to Launch London (Gatwick) Route, Offering Visa-Free Travel for Tourists from 98 Countries

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:17:29 +0000

TAAG Angola Airlines is set to expand its international reach with the launch of a new route connecting Luanda, the capital of Angola, to London’s Gatwick Airport. Starting from December 14, 2023, this new route will offer travelers an excellent opportunity to explore the vibrant British capital while enjoying the renowned service of TAAG Angola [...]

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GetJet Airlines Partners with Tour Operators to Launch Direct Flights from Lithuania to Kenya

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 05:46:49 +0000

GetJet Airlines, an IOSA-certified Lithuanian ACMI and charter carrier, will operate direct flights to Kenya as part of its charter services for the upcoming winter season. The renowned Lithuanian wet lease and charter airline, has joined forces with Central Europe’s leading tour operator, ITAKA, to offer travelers an unprecedented winter vacation experience. This collaboration is [...]

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Cemair Introduces Flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, Amidst Growing Competition

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:17:18 +0000

South African carrier, Cemair, is set to expand its reach by launching new flights to Zimbabwe with the introduction of the Johannesburg – Victoria Falls route. This move comes as part of the airline’s strategic growth plans, aiming to tap into the flourishing tourism industry in the region. The inaugural flight is scheduled for August [...]

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Fastjet Zimbabwe Announces New Routes Launch to Promote Tourism in Zimbabwe

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:25:07 +0000

Fastjet Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwean airline, has recently announced that it will be launching new routes in an effort to promote tourism in the country. The airline is set to commence flights on April 4, starting with an official launch flight from Harare to Kariba and return. This will be followed by the addition of two [...]

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Tanzania and Ghana to form a Flightpath by Year End

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Tue, 31 May 2022 16:08:21 +0000

Building new links with important trading partners is a key for governments in opening up new trade markets, creating jobs, and the overall economic growth. During the Tanzania-Ghana Tourism, Investment and Trade Forum in Accra last Saturday, Tanzania High Commissioner to Abuja, with oversight responsibility to Ghana, Benson Alfred Bana, announced that a new route [...]

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Air Cairo To Kick Off Slew Of New EX-YU Routes this Summer

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 13:24:26 +0000

EgyptAir subsidiary, Air Cairo has unveiled five new scheduled flights to Belgrade, Serbia; Sarajevo and Banja Luka in Bosnia and Herzegovina; and Macedonia’s capital, Skopje, to be launched this summer season. Tickets are expected to go on sale shortly as the airline has loaded the new routes to the system. Air Cairo will begin operations [...]

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Morocco to End Omicron-induced Flight Ban in February

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Sat, 29 Jan 2022 09:47:08 +0000

Morocco said on Thursday that it is set to end its two-month flightban to the country on Feb 7, according to a government statement published by the country’s official MAP news agency. The decision followed “the evolution of the epidemiological situation in the kingdom”, the statement said, adding that entry requirements for visitors would be [...]

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Cape Town and the Western Cape is more than just a place, it’s a feeling – “Neverending Tourists” Campaign by Wesgro

admin — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 10:30:42 +0000

Welcoming the announcement of South Africa’s removal off the UK red list, Wesgro and Western Cape Government have launched the second video in the International ‘Neverending Tourists’ campaign series – this time featuring three UK expats who entice viewers to come to the destination and ‘Get in a Good Space’. Watch the video here below: [...]

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Nine Month Covid Certificate Validity Sets Bad Precedent for the already Fragile Recovery of Travel. IATA Calls for Caution

admin — Sat, 27 Nov 2021 04:53:35 +0000

The global travel protocol around Covid-19 remains uncoordinated and ever changing. This is presenting itself as a huge risk to the recovery of air travel across the world. The latest headache comes from Europe where a 9 month validity period for the Covid vaccination certificate is being called for. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) [...]

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