The African Airline Association (AFRAA) said the number of people infected by the Omicron Covid variant continues to increase and has resulted in some countries putting in place panic measures against international travel. Globally, the number of cases has reached 350 million and 10.7 million in Africa. According to AFRAA, stringent travel advisories, insistence on full vaccination before travel, forceful …
Ethiopian Airlines’ B737 MAX Returns To The Skies
Ethiopian Airlines, has returned its B737 MAX back to the skies today with the airline’s Board Chairman and Executives, Boeing Executives, Ministers, Ambassadors, government officials, journalists and customers on board the first flight. Tewolde GebreMariam, Ethiopian Group CEO said: “Safety is the topmost priority at Ethiopian Airlines and it guides every decision we make and all actions we take. It …
IATA Welcomes ICAO Health Master List
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed the creation by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) of a global directory of public keys required for authentication of health credentials. The directory—called the Health Master List (HML)—will make a significant contribution to the global recognition and verification (interoperability) of government-issued health credentials. A public key enables third parties to verify …
Dana Air launches ”Vibe for Love” Promo
Dana Air has launched a valentine promo titled – ”Vibe for Love” to reward customers for their short trips to local attractions from February till mid-March, 2022. According to Kingsley Ezenwa, Dana Air Media and Communications Manager, the promo is to encourage customers to fly with their lovers and families in this month of love to strengthen their bonds at …
UNWTO, ADB Partner For Report On Big Data
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have launched a joint report on the use of big data for better tourism planning and management. According to UNWTO, the report features examples from across Asia and the Pacific region while also showcasing the main trends in the use of big data in tourism at the forefront of …
ACI World Appoints Véronique Demers As New Vice President Of Communications And Marketing
The Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced the appointment of Véronique Demers as its new Vice President of Communications and Marketing. ACI said Véronique joins at a critical point for the airport industry as it looks to forge the path to sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. Véronique has over 15 years of multi-sector experience in corporate communications, public …
YULETIDE: FAAN Assures Air Travellers Of Safety, Security
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured air travellers and other airport users of safety, security and comfort, as the yuletide holidays approach. FAAN said it is fully prepared to play host to the myriads of passengers and other airport users that usually transit through the airports for the yuletide holidays. The Authority revealed that it has heightened …
Royal Air Maroc Voted Best Airline In Africa
Royal Air Maroc has been voted the best airline in Africa at the Global Traveler Magazine’s 18th annual GT Tested Reader Survey Awards. The prize was given to the National Company at Global Traveler’s annual award ceremony on Tuesday, December 14, in Los Angeles. In the same survey, Royal Air Maroc was also ranked as the fourth Best Airline in …
NiMet Alerts On Poor Visibility, Gives Nationwide Overview
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has cautioned Nigerians on the possibility of poor visibility in the coming days. According to a release by the Agency’s Central Forecast Office, the development is a result of fresh dust plumes raised at the dust source region (Faya Largeau in the Chad Republic). This, according to the statement is expected to advect into the …
AASA Breathes Sigh Of Relief As UK Reverses Travel Restrictions
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) said it is relieved that the UK has decided to relax the travel restrictions that were hastily imposed on South Africa and other Southern African countries following the announcement of the identification of the Omicron variant by South African scientists last month. Aaron Munetsi, AASA CEO said: “It was clear from the start …










