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#IATA shares cargo market analysis
AIR CARGO QUARTERLY UPDATE BY IATA (Posted 12th March 2018) Key points: Air freight tonne kilometres (FTKs) grew by 7.4% year-on-year in the three months ended January – a robust pace by historical standards. That said, the quarterly seasonally adjusted (SA) pace of volume growth slowed once again. Demand for air freight has been boosted […]
#UNWTO progresses #Africa agenda during #ITB2018
AFRICA REMAINS IN FOCUS FOR UNWTO (Posted 12th March 2018) An African ministerial working meeting conveyed by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) during this year’s Berlin International Tourism Fair ITB (8 March) agreed to move ahead with a new ten-point UNWTO Agenda for Africa. The final document will be adopted at the UNWTO Commission meeting […]
#AviaDev provides platform to discuss anti wildlife trafficking measures
AVIADEV AND USAID PARTNER TO FIGHT WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING (Posted 12th March 2018) AviaDev—the only forum that is dedicated to growing air connectivity to, from and within the African continent —is delighted to announce the signing of a new conference participation agreement with the USAID Reducing Opportunities for Unlawful Transport of Endangered Species (ROUTES) Partnership. Bringing […]
Nigerian Airline #Medview makes history as it declares profit of $5m for 2017
Another edition of #ATQNEWS from #Nigeria and beyond ATQnews.com a member of Travel Media Group. This is the online platform for African Travel Quarterly (ATQ), the first Travel magazine in West Africa which solely focuses on travel and tourism issues. It started publishing offline about 10 years ago. ATQnews.com features reports that cover a wide […]
#Zimbabwe commits to revive #AirZimbabwe
AIR ZIMBABWE IN – ZIMBABWE AIRWAYS OUT? (Posted 12th March 2018) Information coming out of Harare suggests firmly that a decision has been taken by the government that it will support a full revival of national airline Air Zimbabwe and will not extend any special favours or support to upstart Zimbabwe Airways. The latter was […]
#Rwanda looks at electricity to power #SGR trains to #Kigali
EMISSION REDUCTIONS AND LOWER COST LEAD TO RWANDA AND #TANZANIA LOOKING AT ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES (Posted 12th March 2018) Information is coming out of Kigali that the Rwandan government is, together with their Tanzanian counterparts, reviewing a key element of their contract to construct a Standard Gauge Railway linking the port of Dar es Salaam via […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 10 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #ST.ANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 12th March 2018) The Editorial this week addresses the ITB tourism trade fair in Germany and the new landing fee proposed by President Danny Faure on all visitors landing on the Islands of Praslin and La […]
#BrusselsAirlines continues sustained growth as February figures rise by 16.5 percent
GROWTH CONTINUES AT BRUSSELS AIRLINES WITH 16.5 PERCENT RISE IN PASSENGER NUMBERS (Posted 11th March 2018) During the month of February 636,068 passengers boarded a Brussels Airlines flight, 16.5% more compared to the same month last year. Across the entire network a passenger growth was recorded, leading to a 3.9 percentage point increase of the […]
#Rwanda bags ‘Best African Exhibitor Award’ at #ITB2018
RWANDA EXCELS AT ITB BERLIN 2018 AS JUDGES HAND THEM ‘BEST AFRICAN EXHIBITOR‘ AWARD (Posted 11th March 2018) (Pictures courtesy of RwandAir) Rwanda may be geographically small in size but for certain big in spirit and bigger yet in showcasing herself as the judges at the just ended ITB 2018 handed the country once […]
Out go the B737-700’s and in come – what exactly and how …
KENYA AIRWAYS SEEKS TO CHANGE B737 MIX (Posted 10th March 2018) Sources close to Kenya Airways have suggested that the airline is pondering the change of their Boeing B737 fleet mix this year, as two smaller capacity and longer range Boeing B737-700NG’s, sold last year and leased back, are due to leave the fleet. Speculation […]
#Fastjet gets first major award of 2018 being named ‘Best Value Airline in #Africa’
#INTERNATIONALTRANSPORTNEWS NAMES FASTJET AS ‘BEST VALUE AIRLINE IN AFRICA‘ FOR 2018 (Posted 09th March 2018) Fastjet was named as the Best Value Airline in Africa at the 2018 Air Transport Awards on 05th of March 2018. The annual awards, created by leading industry publication International Transport News, recognizes excellence amongst all role players in the […]
#Lagos State Gazettes #Akwaaba African Travel market as Official Tourism event in Calendar
Another edition of #ATQNEWS from #Nigeria and beyond Nigerian Journalists have applauded the appointment of former Director General, Nigeria Tourism Development Commission, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe and other professionals into key areas in the industry. Ghana plans Ecomedical Village for Medical Tourism in West Africa After Zimbabwe, Zambia has also banned South African ‘No Pant’ Dancer […]
Fastjet passengers between Harare and Victoria Falls will get a musical treat this Friday
#ZIMBABWE MUSIC STAR OLIVER MTUKUDZI TO PERFORM ON TODAY’S #FASTJET FLIGHT FROM HARARE TO VIC FALLS (Posted 09th March 2018) Today, Friday 9 March 2018 Fastjet and music legend Dr. Oliver Mtukudzi will host a Zimbabwean first when the star performs at 34 000 feet, on a Fastjet flight between Harare and Victoria Falls. ‘Tuku’ […]
Fastjet set to launch sales points at Shoprite Checkers and via Computicket
FASTJET EXPLORES NOVEL WAYS TO SELL TICKETS IN SOUTH AFRICA (Posted 09th March 2018) African low-cost airline Fastjet will this month launch ticket sales through the South African outlets of Shoprite and Checkers Money Market counters as well as through ticketing brand Computicket. If successful, a roll out will be followed, over time, by expansion […]
New #IATA billing system goes on line for the first time in #Norway
NORWAY IS THE FIRST COUNTRY TO LAUNCH THE NEW IATA SETTLEMENT SYSTEM (Posted 08th March 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Norway became the first market to implement the New Generation of IATA Settlement Systems (NewGen ISS). NewGen ISS was adopted by the Passenger Agency Conference (PAConf) in November 2017. It represents […]
Serena Hotels celebrate the contributions of their women workforce on International Women’s Day
LADY POWER ACROSS SERENA HOTELS’ PROPERTIES (Posted 08th March 2018) #Pressforprogress: Celebrating International Women’s Day by Janet Maina Email We don’t need to tell you about amazing women you know loads of them. You’ve met many; a Mum, a sister, a wife or a friend. Or maybe you have cheered one on a sports pitch […]
Coastal Aviation publishes new timetable and tariffs
Dear ATC Readers, As anticipated last month, we worked hard at Coastal Aviation to introduce efficiency and make adjustments to our flying safari network; now you can find our changes to the online schedule! Download the latest release of our timetable and price list for flights beyond the 1st of June 2018. For your convenience […]
#UNWTO Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili’s message on International Women’s Day
UNWTO AT THE FOREFRONT TO CHAMPION WOMEN’S RIGHTS (Posted 08th March 2018) Time is Now: Rural and Urban Activists Transforming Women’s Lives Tourism can be a leading promulgator of gender equality as it offers a wide range of jobs for women, particularly in developing regions and rural areas where women still face major hardships. Indeed, […]
#IATA plays its role on International Women’s Day
IATA Recognizes Women in the Travel Industry on International Women’s Day You represent the majority of the travel industry workforce. You are entrepreneurial and energetic, able to juggle demanding personal and professional lives. Your travel customers appreciate your passionfor travel and your ability to creatively deliver memorable travel experiences.
Air Seychelles again celebrates International Women’s Day with special flight
SPECIAL (ALMOST) LADIES FLIGHT ON THE ‘CREOLE SPIRIT‘ AKA AIR SEYCHELLES (Posted 08th March 2018) In celebration of International Women’s Day, Air Seychelles today operated a special flight between Seychelles and Johannesburg with a female captain and a team of all-female cabin crew. At the controls of flight HM061 was Captain Nicole Changleng, while the […]
Brussels Airlines Uganda celebrates International Women’s Day with special fares
London from 701 USD Paris from 635 USD Brussels from 818 USD Marseille from 725 USD Berlin from 685 USD All fares return inclusive of all taxes For bookings visit www.brusselsairlines.com/en-ug/
Brussels Airport Newsletter March 2018
Brussels Airport News Updates For all passengers of Brussels Airlines and other airlines flying to and beyond Brussels To the Caribbean with TUI fly and easter eggs at family lane Newsletter March 2018 Let TUI fly take you to the Caribbean Do white sandy beaches and waving palm trees sound like music to your ears? […]
#IATA confirms slowing passenger demand for January 2018
PASSENGER DEMAND GROWTH CONTINUES BUT AT SLOWER RATE (Posted 08th March 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for January 2018 showing traffic (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 4.6% compared to January 2017. This was the slowest year-over-year increase in nearly four years, but results were affected by temporary […]
Alain St. Ange makes a flying visit to #ITB2018
(Alain St. Ange seen here with the current Minister of Tourism from Mauritius) Out of office but highly visible anywhere he goes. Alain St.Ange, the former Seychelles Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine was at ITB 2018 at the invitation of members of the private sector trade from Europe St.Ange who was regarded […]
#AviaDev helps to create new air connections in #Africa
AviaDev, Africa’s only event dedicated to growing connectivity to, from and within the African continent, will take place in Cape Town in June 2018. The networking event, which is entering its third year of growth, initially took place in Kigali in 2016 and 2017. It was announced on the 12th February that RwandAir will launch […]
#Safarilink announces appointment of Mbuvi Ngunze as new company Chairman
MBUVI NGUNZE JOINS SAFARILINK AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Posted 08th March 2018) Safarilink Aviation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mbuvi Ngunze as the new non-executive Chairman of the company with immediate effect. Mr. Ngunze succeeds the outgoing Chairman Captain Aslam Khan of ALS Ltd, who has served in the […]
#QatarAirways announces new destinations for 2018 but #Mombasa is off the list
16 NEW DESTINATIONS AND MAJOR FREQUENCY INCREASES FOR QATAR AIRWAYS THIS YEAR (Posted 08th March 2018) Qatar Airways’ and the airline’s CEO Akbar al Baker used the opening day of the world’s largest tourism trade fair, ITB Berlin, to bedazzle attendees when launching their new stand design, besides making major announcements during the press conference […]
Air Cargo continues to boom in 2018 as #Africa records highest percentage growth
#IATA CONFIRMS A ROBUST START INTO 2018 FOR AIR CARGO (Posted 08th March 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 8.0% in January 2018 compared to the year-earlier period. This was up from the 5.8% annual growth recorded […]
All Ladies Flights by #BrusselsAirlines to celebrate International Women’s Day
#ACCRA, #ABIDJAN AND #BERLIN TO WELCOME ALL LADIES FLIGHTS TODAY (Posted 08th March 2018) With the majority of its workforce being female, Brussels Airlines advocates equal opportunities for men and women in their work life. As a symbolic action on International Women’s Day, Brussels Airlines operates all-women crew flights to Berlin, Accra and Abidjan. Today, […]
