U.K. Bans Flights From Dubai, Rest of UAE to Stop New Strain
The U.K. banned direct passenger flights from the United Arab Emirates to stop the spread of a new virus strain originally identified in South Africa, putting one of the world’s […]
IATA Urges Support for Common European Digital Vaccination Certificate
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged all branches of the European Union to support an initiative from Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to agree a common digital European COVID-19 […]
Royal Air Maroc launches direct flight to Dubai
Casablanca — The national carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced the launch of direct air route linking Casablanca to Dubai, with three flights per week starting March 28, 2021. “Flights […]
African Sun Hotels loses PR & Marketing Head
Zimbabwe’s Tourism fraternity was thrown into a state of mourning when the news of the demise of African Sun Hotel’s Karen Dhliwayo was confirmed on the last day of 2020. […]
Ethiopian-DHL, AeTrade Group Partner to Transport Historical Parcels Under AfCFTA
Ethiopian Airlines-DHL and African Electronic Trade Group partner to transport historical parcels in the African Continental Free Trade Area. The partnership is meant to invoke the start of trading of […]
Ethiopian adds Visa Extension Feature on its website
Ethiopian Airlines, the leading aviation group in Africa, has upgraded its website enabling tourists to extend their visas online. In an email statement, the airline said ”The new feature allows […]
IATA Appoints Al-Awadhi as Regional Vice President for Africa and Middle East
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that Kamil H. Al-Awadhi will be appointed IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and Middle East (AME), effective 1 March 2021. Al-Awadhi […]
IATA Unveils Key Design Elements of Travel Pass
Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) unveiled key design elements of the IATA Travel Pass. IATA Travel Pass is a mobile app to help travelers easily and securely […]
Ethiopian Airlines receives Airbus award for role in COVID-19 fight
Airbus, the largest aircraft manufacturer, has awarded Ethiopian Airlines for the unique agility and resilience that it displayed amid the COVID 19 global crisis. In connection with the award, Mr. […]