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Aviation
- African Airlines revenues for January 2024 were $ 1.83 billion compared to $1.56 billion in November 2023
- Available seats per kilometre (ASKs) also exceeded the level of March 2019 by 7.7 per cent.
- Open skies will boost intra-African connectivity and drive down airfares.
Investments among the continent’s carriers have begun to pay off as African Airlines Revenues and seat numbers hit a record high, a new report by African Airline Association (AFRAA) has shown.
The number of airline seats offered in the region has increased by 12.6 per cent to 16.1 million in March 2024, thanks to new routes and flight frequencies.
For the first time in four years, the industry surpassed pre-COVID-19 monthly figures of 14.3 million, recorded in March 2019.
The year 2024 is shaping up to be a significant year of recovery for the aviation industry. Airlines have regained their pre-Covid levels of capacity and traffic and …
- Luxury Tourism in East Africa has been on an upswing following the reopening of air travel.
- Marriott and Radisson Blu are leading the line in Investments in Luxury Tourism in East Africa.
- American hotel brand Marriott International is eyeing over 30 hotel openings in Africa by the close of 2024
East Africa has emerged as a magnet for luxury tourists seeking unforgettable experiences, as evidenced by the increasing investments in high-end travel and accommodation in the region.
This region, comprising countries Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and castelli gabba decathlon bmx castelli gabba custom maple leafs jersey custom maple leafs jersey adidas yeezy boost 350 turtle dove keyvone lee jersey asu football jersey sac eastpak dallas cowboys slippers mens jordan air force 1 nike air max 90 futura blundstone uomo sit top kayak fsu football jersey others, has witnessed a surge in high-end tourism from global hotel chains pumping investments in …
- Kenya Airways Cargo introduced a pair of Boeing 737-800 converted freighters two months ago to expand its cargo capacity.
- Kenya Airways will also resume direct passenger flights between Nairobi and Mogadishu starting 15th February 2024.
- KQ already operates the passenger version of the 737-800.
Kenya Airways Cargo (KQ Cargo) has expanded its route network to include direct cargo flights between Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Mogadishu in Somalia.
The new route will be served weekly, effective 09th February 2024, and is expected to grow to two (2) weekly frequencies in April 2024. KQ Cargo has partnered with GSA Global Cargo LLC, a global cargo sales and service agent based out of UAE, as the cargo logistics partner to service the route.
KQ Cargo recently increased its freight capacities with the entry into service of a B737-800F, which offers an extended range, connecting vital cargo hubs and opening …
IATA(International Air Transport Association)
Airlines will need to cut more jobs for them to survive the pandemic crisis or face failure in the next 12 months, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Speaking during a webinar, the director-general and CEO of IATA, Alexandre de Juniac said that while the body doesn’t advocate job cuts, it may be the only way for airlines to survive.
According to the latest reports from IATA, in 2021 the global airline revenue will decrease by 46 per cent compared to 2019’s record of $838 billion, compared with previous projections of a 29 per cent drop.
The body also warned that the airline industry will burn through $77 billion in cash during the second half of 2020 (almost $13 billion/month or $300,000 per minute), despite the restart of operations.
Therefore, maintaining labour productivity levels of 2019 in 2021 will require employers to be …
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When rich folks want to climb to the highest peak of Africa, they no longer have to scrimmage with the rest of us along the old narrow foot tracks, no, they now have an exclusive route cut just for Very Important People (VIP).
In an unprecedented move, the government of Tanzania has decided to construct 25-kilometre of road up Mount Kilimanjaro in a bid to provide for the needs of the World’s richest.
The features of this VIP route have not been made public but it is expected to be exclusive, private and only for select few who can afford it. Tanzania, has some of the World’s must see tourist attractions that attract some of the World’s elite.
Arguably, a Prince so and so along with CEOs of multibillion dollar companies as well a Hollywood famous faces, would like to visit these attractions without attracting too much attention.
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One of Kenya’s luxurious hotel in Nairobi, The Fairmont Norfolk has closed indefinitely and fired all its employees.
Management has attributed to firing to the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on the business.
The Country Manager Mehdi Morad in a Memo dated May 27, said that due to the uncertainty Covid-19 pandemic, the firm has been forced to terminate employee contracts and close their properties at the Norfolk and Fairmont Mara Safari Cub.
“It is therefore the decision of the management to terminate the Services of all its employees due to “frustration” by way of mutual separation and taking into account the loyalty and dedication the employees have put into the success of our company in the previous years,” the Memo reads.
The staff will receive their termination letters by June 5, 2020.
This is not a first in the industry since the coronavirus outbreak. Other hotels that have shut down …
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