Emirates Airline has given a broad hint that its new ‘Sustainable Blanket Programme’ will help to recover 88 million plastic bottles from landfills by the end of 2019.
Category: Aviation
African Travel Spend to Rise 24 Percent in 2018
New research released by global travel technology provider, Sabre Corporation has revealed that African air travel spend is expected to rise 24% with the introduction of the pan-African passport in 2018.
Delta’s Pink Plane in the skies for Breast Cancer Awareness
Delta Air Lines is turning October pink to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As part of a series of events to raise funds to support the Breast Cancer Research Fund (BCRF), the airline’s iconic Pink Plane is taking to the skies throughout the month.
Passengers on Delta Air Lines Enjoy Free Wi-Fi
Delta Air Lines has completed the roll-out of Wi-Fi on its international fleet, enabling all customers flying on its nonstop services from Africa to Atlanta and New York-JFK to stay connected at 30,000 feet.
Africa Moving Ahead with Deeper Economic Integration
While some politicians in the global north express doubt about the benefits of trade, countries in Africa are moving ahead with deeper economic integration.
SITA Introduces Fast, Secure Connectivity to Kenya Airways
SITA, the global air transport communications provider, is to roll out faster, new-generation connectivity across Kenya Airways’ global network, a vital investment in infrastructure needed to support the airline’s renewed focus on cost optimization and airline modernization.
High Fuel Cost Scares Off Airlines
International airlines are shying away from Ghana as a result of the current high aviation fuel prices, Raphael Kuuchi, International Air Transport Association (IATA) Vice President for Africa has said.
Passengers to enjoy Ghanaian food on British Airways flights
British Airways Ghana has launched new and exciting on-board menus from Accra to London incorporating regional flair of both destinations.
Airbnb Plans to Expand Further Across African Continent
Airbnb, the world’s leading community-driven hospitality company, announced that its CEO, Brian Chesky will attend GES 2015 today to meet with entrepreneurs from around the world and explore the sharing economy’s impact and expansion, particularly on the African continent – which represents a huge opportunity for the company.
Mauritius’ Emtel Makes first mainstream African commercial deployment of Fibre Through The Air
Mauritian mobile operator Emtel has rolled out the first mainstream commercial deployment of Fibre Through The Air Technology in Africa.