Author: overtheborders

Summer vacation is nearbyand when you plan your trip, it can be very easy to carefully miss the luggage in your baggage. I love traveling, but one of the biggest mistakes I've made many times is packing my carry-on To the last minute and throw some things into my bag as I'm out. After that, I regretted being so careless when I was flying or on a train. One of the most useful things I often forget to pack is the fabric tote bag because there are so many uses while you travel. Why do you always need to travel…

Panama investigators recovered two flight recorders from a Fokker 50 that was destroyed in the runway overrun on Coron Island. Air Panama Turboprop conducted an approach to Runway 27 at Bocas del Ro Airport on May 16, following services from Panama City. However, Panama's civil aviation regulator AAC said the aircraft would “overshoot the runway after landing.” AAC Director Rafael Barcenas Chiari says the Fokker 50 landed “under adverse weather conditions” shortly after 9pm. The aircraft was placed under the fuselage, and the wings of the right board were separated from the perseverance. The AAC identifies the turboprop as the…

Travel experts have revealed a country he will never visit again – and two are popular holiday destinations. Tony Wheeler, who founded Lonely Planet with his wife in 1973, said there are four countries that will never return to blog posts on his website.His list tops in Russia, where travel experts visited several times. Wheeler's dislike for the return comes from acts of violence in Russia, including the Ukrainian invasion in 2022, the Malaysia Airlines plane shooting in 2014, and the 2018 attempted assassination of Salisbury.Next was Saudi Arabia. Wheeler said that “so many reasons” would not come back while…

Dotting on me and crossing a T has become more important than ever Due to diplomatic relations between the US and South Africa this year, SA passport holders are a bit uneasy about traveling to the state. Specifically, even if you have a valid visa, you are still on your next flight. And we are not alone. Latest data from the U.S. International Trade Agency shows that the number of international visitors to the US by AIR fell by nearly 10% in March compared to the same period last year. Economic uncertainty plays a major role, but so does travelers'…

Budget operator Ryanair Group plans to arrive in the spring of 2027 for the first 15 Boeing 737 Max 10s. The airline says Boeing is hoping that the Max 10 will be certified later this year and continues to “plan for timely delivery” of the type. Ryanair has expanded its 737 fleet of up to 8-200 to 181 in the past fiscal year, which it says will “limit” 3% growth from 2025-26. “We're working closely with Boeing to accelerate delivery,” he says. However, Ryanair adds that he is “increasingly confident” that the remaining 29 up to 8-200 from the order…

Speaking at the ongoing African Travel Indaba in Durban, leaders emphasized that joint efforts are essential to unlocking the potential of tourism on the continent.”The days when we saw each other as competitors are gone,” said Zambian tourism minister Rodney Sikumba during a panel discussion at the Inkosi Albert Rutoli International Convention Centre. “Africa has one resolve: to work together.”One of Africa's biggest tourism trade exhibitions, the four-day Indaba, was officially opened by South Africa's Vice President Paul Mashatair. The event brought together tourism commissions, operators and government officials from all over the continent, including 39 Botswana exhibitors on display…

Nigeria – Chair of the Chulkier Business Council (NTBC) and National President of Nacchima, Dele Kelvin Oye, leads the highest mandate measures, including members of NTBC, Nacchima and The The Member.The Women's Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mining and Agriculture (WCCIMA) was on a courtesy visit to Ambassador Mehmet Poloi, Ambassador of the Republic of Churkiye to Nigeria.The visit, held at the Torkie Embassy in Abuja, served as a strategic dialogue to reaffirm the shared goals and deepen the relationship between Nigeria and Urkie across key sectors. The conference focused strongly on agricultural innovation and mechanization as the basis for bilateral…

Improved cargo facilities and digital solutions allow Africa to unlock aircraft possibilities and address its infrastructure challenges. Africa stands at an important point in the rapidly evolving world air cargo landscape. The continent is strategically placed among major global markets and is supported by increasing economic potential, and the continent offers a great opportunity for air freight expansion. According to data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), African Airlines rose 8.5% year-on-year in 2024, with capacity increasing by 13.6% year-on-year.However, challenges in infrastructure, technology adoption and regulatory frameworks continue to hinder growth in many regions.Current state and challenges of…

Low-cost operator Vietjet has confirmed that it will deliver its first example in October, so it will move its new Boeing 737 Max aircraft to the Thai unit. Vietnamese operators say the move will “substantially expand” Thai businesses, particularly strengthening ties between Vietnam and Thailand. The agreement was signed by the sidelines of a state visit that Thai Prime Minister Paetong Tarun Sinawatra had visited Vietnam. Vietjet has orders for the largest aircraft of the 200 737, consisting of a mixture of up to 8S, up to 10S, and high density MAX 8-200. Vietjet Tha operates the Airbus A320 and…

Vivajets, a front-line Nigerian business airline, advocates for reducing barriers to air travel in Africa. Recently, Abidjan's CEO forum, Abidjan, the company's CEO Chukwuerika Achum, Cote D'Ivoire, issued Clarion's call for the emergency demolition of long-standing obstacles in the African aviation industry. Vivajets, a brand of Falcon Aerospace Limited, offers aircraft charter, management, sales and acquisition services with a focus on innovation and accessibility. The company recently obtained an Air Driving Certificate (AOC) from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) amid the rapid global expansion of the past two years. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the event,…