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Airasia X will suspend direct services between Kuala Lumpur and Nairobi from September 1, 2025, citing lower travel demand than expected. The route, which began in November 2024, was the airline's first entry into East Africa, aiming to strengthen tourism and trade ties between Asia and Africa. It operates four times a week with flight code D7 and remains the only direct air link between Malaysia and the continent. The suspension forms part of the Airasia X's wider network optimization strategy. Passengers affected by the change will be offered by August 31st with options including full refunds for travel, travel…

The meeting is scheduled to take place this weekend. British authorities denied a visa to the UK (UK) hours before leaving South Africa for the Cambridge Conference. The meeting is scheduled to take place this weekend in London. Visa was rejected In X's post, Malema argues that the authorities provided “substantial legitimacy” to deny the visa. “It's clear that this is an attempt to silence the opposing political perspective. We are currently or at the airport, as everything is promised to be sorted by 3:30pm. Instead, we received a letter of regret just four hours before departure. British authorities have…

Zambezi Helicopter Company (ZHC), a division of Shearwater Adventures, is nearing completion of its US$2.1 million airline facility in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The new hub in the Chinotimba Industrial Area, scheduled to open in May 2025, replaces the company's previous base near the Elephant Hills Hotel and forms part of a broader effort to support its target to grow Zimbabwe's tourism sector to US$5 billion. The development includes maintenance services for aviation management organizations, hangars, helipads, VIP lounges, restaurants, pilot training facilities and external operators. With demand for helicopter tours across waterfalls surged, it is expected to create local employment…

TV viewers may have seen comedy's best mates David Badiel and Huddenis Pedal through the sweet French landscape along the Canal du Midi, famous for two men on Channel 4 on bicycles earlier this year. Perhaps you were inspired to go on your own bike adventure this summer.The canal Dumidi in southern France is an extraordinary feat of 17th century engineering, history, beauty, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and cyclists' paradise. This iconic waterway extends to 223km (150 miles) and connects the Mediterranean Sea through the Garonne River to the Atlantic Ocean. Technically speaking, “Canal du Midi” refers to the part…

Visa will partner with Whish Money to expand secure digital payments and remittances to more than 1 million users across the Levant region. Visa, the global payment technology leader, and Whish Money Sal, the region's leading fintech, have announced one of the region's most strategic partnerships. With this partnership, Whish will leverage Visa's advanced services and technology to pay and move money, allowing Visa to expand its service offering to over 1 million Whish app users. To commemorate this important collaboration, a signature ceremony was held to mark a new chapter in the region's fintech landscape. This strategic partnership between…

Cruising is only becoming more popular with passengers who have the ability to sail the world without flying. Some people may think it's similar to other holidays, but it can feel very different, especially on the first cruise.This makes cruise research extremely important. According to cruise experts, there are a few mistakes that many people make before heading for their first cruise, including overpacking, ignoring daily planners and not following their dress code.1. Overpacking”We're excited to see you all knowing that we're a great place to go,” said Mike Graham, cruise expert at Destination 2.“It's tempting to be prepared for…

Lawmakers across West Africa have issued warnings about the sustained high costs of air travel within the region, describing it as a major barrier to economic integration, trade expansion and people-to-people connections. Conferences at Rom under the auspices of the ECOWAS Parliament's Joint Committee on Infrastructure, Energy and Mining, Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources are calling for urgent reforms to overthrow airfares and improve access to affordable air transport across member states. Sako Momadu, co-chair of the joint committee that set up the session, underscored the need to find lasting solutions to what he described as one of the most…

Senior White House officials confirmed to CBS News by White House officials have been fired from the vice-chairman of the National Road Safety Commission, appointed by President Joe Biden to the post late last year.The expulsion of Alvin Brown took place on Tuesday. Brown, the first Democrat to be elected the first African American in Jacksonville, Florida, was appointed vice-chairman by Biden in December. Brown joined the five-member board meeting in early 2024 and was sworn on the same day as Republican Todd Inman, who was also appointed by Biden.The NTSB is an independent body with board members appointed by…

Tourists heading to Türkiye are told to stock up on one item as domestic stores are reportedly not selling. Experts at Wickdup's Vape warn that with the growing number of UK travelers, holiday makers heading to popular resorts around the country say they can't even buy the most basic supplies once they arrive. The company said that despite vaping being legal for personal use in Turkey, strict rules on tobacco-related advertising and sales mean that local stores and resorts often avoid fully refilling disposable steam, cartridges or liquids.This is especially true for tourist hotspots. “We've heard many travelers returning from…

West African legislators gathered in Lome to discuss the progress of reforms launched by the sector ministers, aimed at reducing the costs of air travel, harmonizing aviation taxes, and promoting greater regional integration through improved air connections.Following the high-level ministerial meeting held in Lome in November 2024, ECOWAS Parliament began a five-day session in Togo's capital on Tuesday, May 6th. The main purpose of the session is to provide parliamentary oversight and support for strategic decisions designed to make air travel more affordable across West Africa.Under the theme of “Air Transport as a Lever for the Integration of the People…