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Singapore Airlines will abolish the remaining Boeing 737-800 by the end of March 2026. In the fleet plan disclosed during the annual results briefing, Star Alliance operators confirm that the last four -800s will leave the fleet at the end of the lease. Data from the Fleet Analytics Provider Cirium shows that these four jets are 9V -MGK, MGL, MGM, and -MGM, all in operational leases from Lessor Deucalion Aviation. SIA has deployed -800 on short flights in nearby Malaysia and Thailand, as well as Kathmandu, Nepal, according to its schedule. The airline inherited the -800 as part of a…

Cape Town launched its 2025/26 visitor guide at Travel Indaba, Africa, to highlight the city's diverse cultural offerings and its commitment to inclusive tourism. This year's edition is an original artwork, neural style learning institution by students at Oakley House High School, reinforcing the city's focus on accessibility and representation across tourism production. Available in both print and digital formats, the guide introduces interactive elements and introduces the experience beyond traditional tourist highlights. City officials emphasize the role of tourism as a key economic factor, being a mayoral committee member for economic growth. Cape Town Tourism CEO Ember Dumini said…

British people are always keen to get as much as they can for their own money when they take the necessary breaks abroad. Popular foreign destinations that have emerged over the past few decades are in Europe, including Spain, Portugal and Türkiye. However, one traveler suggests that one beautiful country in the Mediterranean region of Africa is cheaper and better than these often visited places. Egypt has been welcomed by Tiktok's agnew_travels as “now a place for holidays” and is “far cheaper” than Spain and Portugal.In a video posted earlier this month, he said: “Reason 1 is people. That's probably…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will travel to the United States on his practical visit next week and meet President Donald Trump on May 21, Ramaphosa's office said in a statement late Wednesday. “President Ramaphosa will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC, and discuss issues of bilateral, regional and global interest,” the South African president said. “The President's visit to the United States provides a platform for resetting strategic ties between the two countries,” the statement added. South Africa and the US have deteriorated significantly since Trump returned to the White House in January.…

Alico Dangote, the wealthiest man in Africa, travel to Africa, bought tours and safaris from Kenya's oldest tourist company, Paulman, in a move to revitalize the country's tourism sector. The acquisition was approved by Kenya's Competition Bureau, and the deal said it did not raise a red flag regarding market competition. The agency also assured industry players that the move would not lead to unemployment as the sector is so regulated. The acquisition was launched by Alterra Capital Partners, a private equity fund co-owned by Dangote, who also keeps eye on top of Kenya's top coffee chain Java House, and…

Etihad Airways plans to purchase the 28 Boeing 777X and 787. This will buy your Air Flammer order book with the latest boost the day after you win the biggest wide body order. The deal, which was announced as a bystander of President Donald Trump's visit to the UAE, is said to be worth around $14.5 billion, according to media reports citing the White House. Boeing did not immediately respond to FlightGlobal's request for comment. The agreement also covers orders for GE Aerospace Engines that drive the 787 and 777x (the variations were not immediately disclosed) and the service package.…

Following the fourth dialogue meeting in Dodoma, the Bank of Tanzania (BOT) has confirmed that tourism operators may charge foreign agents/clients in US dollars for services provided outside of Tanzania, but domestic transactions must be TZS. Although this offers partial flexibility, TCT continues to advocate for the adoption of a full double currency (USD/TZS) across tourism, aviation and travel agencies. Tourism is not just because it is an export industry, but because of the unique dynamics of the global tourism industry. Why is double currency important for tourism: A global perspective Tourism operates with international reservations, payments and contracts of…

Four important passport issues risk leaving more than 9 million British people at the airport. According to a new survey by YouGov, around 40% of people in the UK don't know some important travel rules.Based on the number of UK holiday makers in 2024, Gocompare experts say this means that around 9.6 million UK travelers will not notice if their passports are no longer available.The advice on government websites is clear – if a rift, tear, hole or water is damaged in your passport, it can be invalidated for travel.”If your passport is damaged, you need to replace it. You…

The UK has many beautiful destinations that give it a majestic atmosphere, and this stunning village in Scotland boasts picturesque views. Argyle and Butte's Rockgoyle Head is surrounded by the Alochar Alps Mountain Group.The Alps consists of various hills that skirt the heads of various lakes, including Lake Fine, Longlong, and Loch Goyle. He also sits with Rock Goyle Head in Rock Lomon and Trosachus National Park, as well as Loch Goyle's head on the calm cow peninsula. A beautiful village can be easily mistaken as it is somewhere in the Swiss Alps.The village is only 50 miles from Glasgow.…

Participants in Doha's training programme. 42 government officials from 10 African countries, including Ghana, participated in a four-day training programme to enhance protection for citizens working in the Arab state. The event, held in Doha, Qatar from April 14-17, 2025, brings together representatives from Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda to meet the future challenges of African workers, particularly domestic supervision, women, women, women, women, women, women, and women. The Arab region has become an important destination for migrant workers. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), the region has the highest global…