Emirates has launched its new direct flights to Dakar in Senegal, West Africa. Dakar is the airline’s 105th destination and the only non-stop, scheduled passenger link between Dubai and Senegal. The new route will cut current journey times to Dakar by  the equivalent of an eight hour working day, creating an easy, fast and convenient service for business and leisure travellers. Nigel Page, senior...

Qantas Freight has begun offering courier and baggage delivery services to Qantas and third party customers under the new brand name Qantas Courier. Qantas Courier was established to reposition the Australian and New Zealand operations following the sale of Qantas’ investment in DPEX Worldwide. “Qantas Courier will complement the group’s existing domestic logistics ventures by utilising the network...

The Unite trade union is hoping to meet British Airways for further peace talks next week after accusing the airline of turning down its latest attempt to end a long-running industrial dispute with cabin crew. Unite’s joint general secretary, Tony Woodley, wrote to 11,000 BA flight attendants after the carrier told staff that it was "focused" on trying to resolve the dispute in talks...

Brazil is not only the largest country in South America, but also offers an incredible diversity, which is bound to impress even the most distinguished and seasoned traveller. With the Star Alliance Brazil Airpass, exploring the exciting attractions and beauty of Brazil is now even easier. The Brazil Airpass allows travel across the entire domestic network of more than 45 destinations served by TAM...

Whether this is your first trip to Namibia or not, there is no shortage of things to do and see in Namibia. Most of Namibia is Savannah. You can find tree and bush Savannahs next to sand desserts and stone deserts. It boasts remarkable natural attractions that generate a magnetic pull for tourists form round the world. It is why, the first thing you should do is plan your trip, book your flights...

Delta Air Lines said a 57-year-old passenger was found dead aboard a flight to Atlanta from Nigeria. Georgia Bureau of Investigation spokesman John Bankhead said an autopsy determined Aolatou Assani died of ovarian cancer. Delta spokeswoman Susan Elliott said she was found unresponsive early Monday aboard Delta Flight 53, about an hour out of Atlanta and about 11 hours after it took off from Lagos....

Following the United States Category One certification to Nigeria, Arik Air yesterday said it will commence direct flights to USA. Describing the United States Federal Aviation Administration (US FAA) International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) certification, known as Category One, as a welcome development, the carrier disclosed that it will start operating a Nigerian registered aircraft on the...

Air France may reopen its flights to Tripoli from Paris more than two decades, the carrier said on Monday. "The Paris Charles de Gaulle to Tripoli route is among the destinations of potential interest to Air France," a spokeswoman for the French airline told AFP, without indicating when a decision would be made. "Air France is closely following the development of economic ties between...

Delta Airlines will this Saturday, September 4, 2010 start a direct international flights to Liberia’s Roberts International Airport. This will be the first direct international commercial flight between the United States and Liberia in twenty years. This is the second go around with the Delta flight arrangement to Liberia. In June 2009, the United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA)...

Tiger Airways will be suspending its underperforming flights to Adelaide from Queensland routes. The airline has announced it would suspend its Brisbane-Adelaide and Gold Coast-Adelaide flights from November 10. Tiger says it will offer refunds or make alternative arrangements for passengers who made bookings past the suspension date. Tiger spokeswoman Vanessa Regan said there would be no job losses...

EgyptAir has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-300. The new A330-300 has 301 seats, of which 36 are in business class and 265 in economy class. All EgyptAir customers flying onboard the aircraft will be able to recharge their personal electronic devices thanks to plug sockets in every seat. In business class passengers will be able to sleep on their 160ْ  Flat Beds, or indulge themselves...

Virgin Blue will axe its loss-making long-haul V Australia flights to South Africa and Thailand, the airline announced today, barely after the fanfare of their launches has died down. It will cease flights to Johannesburg and Phuket in February. V Australia’s Fiji services will be operated by Pacific Blue, Virgin Blue’s medium-haul carrier, by year’s end. V Australia has been a financial...

The Holiday Inn Male has launched a Day Use room promotion. For an all inclusive rate, the hotel will take care of the airport transfers, allow access to its facilities and a room to relax, making sure you can take advantage of the limited time you have in transit on your fights to Male. For US$ 75 the Facilities package includes the usage of facilities, roundtrip transfer, luggage storage, 20% discount...