Nairobi, 19 December 2020…Kenya Airways and Air France KLM Group have agreed to mutually terminate their Africa-Europe joint venture partnership from 1st September 2021. The airlines had previously suspended the Joint Venture cooperation for the calendar year 2020 mainly due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent unpredictability of return to normalcy in operations. Kenya Airways […]
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Emirates wins ‘Airline of the Year’ at Aviation Business Awards
Sir Tim Clark also honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award DUBAI, UAE 17 December 2020: Emirates has taken home Airline of the Year 2020 at the Aviation Business Awards. The airline was recognised for its resilience, agility and innovation in the face of the global pandemic, often leading the industry in its initiatives to boost traveller confidence and comfort. […]
COVID-19 Pandemic Offers African Aviation a Chance to Reset
The air transport system is really at the forefront of all our collective objectives to realize Africa as a single economic bloc – VP Solomon Quaynor Nearly 5 million of Africa’s 7 million aviation and tourism industry-related jobs have been lost in 2020 Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, 4 December 4, 2020- Africa’s aviation industry represents a […]
KQ resumes flights to New York City, Customers to enjoy discount offers
Nairobi, 30 November 2020…Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ) has resumed non-stop flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to New York City John F Kennedy Airport. The weekly non-stop flight resumed on Sunday 29th November 2020 offering customers who book tickets before 10th December 2020 discounts. “The New York-Nairobi route is key toward […]
COUNTDOWN TO AIRLINK RECONNECTING TANZANIA AND SOUTH AFRICA
26 November 2020 – In just five days time, Airlink, the privately-owned and independent regional airline, will reconnect Tanzania with South Africa when it launches its first scheduled passenger flights between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg on 01 December 2020. “Airlink is excited looking forward to re-establishing direct services between the two countries – and […]
Escape to Dubai this winter and enjoy a free hotel stay on Emirates Dubai, UAE 25 November 2020 – Emirates is making winter getaways to Dubai even more attractive with a complimentary stay at the JW Marriot Marquis Dubai, one of the world’s tallest 5-star hotels. The skyscraper hotel features award-winning dining options, its […]
AIRLINK LAUNCHES NEW ROUTE CONNECTING TANZANIA AND SOUTH AFRICA
18 November 2020 – Airlink, the privately-owned and independent regional airline, will reconnect Tanzania with South Africa when it launches its first scheduled passenger flights between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg on 01 December 2020. “Airlink is excited looking forward to establishing direct services – and flying its brand new colours – on this new […]
Emirates expands reach in Southern Africa via interline agreement with Airlink
Emirates and Airlink have announced an interline agreement, widening Emirates’ reach into Southern Africa as countries begin opening their borders for travellers. Emirates’ agreement with Airlink will provide its customers enhanced connectivity via its gateways Johannesburg and Cape Town to more than 25 domestic destinations in South Africa and more than 20 regional destinations in […]
Kenya Airways and Delta Air Lines continue to expand their partnership into North America
Kenya Airways (KQ) and Delta Air Lines have expanded their current codeshare partnership into 3 more points in the USA ahead of the resumption of its flights to New York on 31st October 2020. The one-stop service via New York into North America is critical especially in the current environment as Kenya Airways continues to […]
Djibouti Commences Transformation of Historical Port- Launch of East Africa’s International Special Business Zone
Djibouti, 8 October – In a landmark ceremony, held under the auspices of HE President of the Republic of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, Djibouti inaugurated the regeneration project to turn the Historical Port of Djibouti into an international business district. A 6-phase regeneration plan The regeneration will see the historical port transformed into a district called […]
Emirates announces resumption of passenger flights into Entebbe Airport
Emirates Airlines, the largest airline of the United Arab Emirates has announced that it will resume passenger flights into Entebbe International Airport on October 1 after President Yoweri Museveni opened the airport for tourists. The Airline tweeted this afternoon that they expect to touchdown at Entebbe Airport at 1705hrs (5:05 pm). The Airline had suspended […]
FlyersRights body object to resumption of flights by the dangerous Boeing 737MAX
FlyersRights.org, the largest airline passenger organization has submitted its comments criticizing FAA’s proposed fixes for the Boeing 737 MAX as inadequate and not supported by data. According to Paul Hudson, President of FlyersRights.org, in a letter seen by EABW Digital News he wrote to the Senate Commerce Committee, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s proposal simply […]
Somaliland’s Berbera Airport being spruced to match the best in Africa
Work at the Berbera International Airport in Somaliland is almost complete with new infrastructure being put in place to make it one of the most modern aviation facilities in the continent, Dritan Gjonbalaj, the airport Director General Berbera has said. Gjonbajaj said there has been serious investment in infrastructure and equipment to ensure that the […]