Ghana’s aviation sector is set to commence domestic flights operations after three weeks of lockdown for passenger flights. In this regard, protocols have been developed to guide the operators of domestic flights to contain the coronavirus spread and prevent infection.
Minister for Aviation, Joseph Kofi Adda, speaking during a virtual...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) renewed its call for government relief measures as the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis in Africa deepen.
The region’s airlines could lose US$6 billion of passenger revenue compared to 2019. That is US$2billion more than was expected at the beginning of the month.
Job losses...
Emirates is stepping up precautionary measures at the airport and onboard to ensure the health and safety of its employees and customers. All cabin crew, boarding agents, and ground staff in direct contact with passengers will now wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes a protective disposable gown over...
In early March, Ethiopian Airlines CEO, Tewolde Gebremariam told an aviation conference in Addis Ababa the coronavirus pandemic was "a temporary problem" -- comparable to a natural disaster or a spike in oil prices.
Several weeks later Africa's largest carrier is locked in what Tewolde describes as "a struggle that...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for governments to work with the industry on confidence-boosting measures in the face of an anticipated slow recovery in demand for air travel.
“Passenger confidence will suffer a double whammy even after the pandemic is contained—hit by personal economic concerns in the face...
Emirates in coordination with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) will be introducing additional precautions. Passengers on last week flight to Tunisia were all tested for COVID-19 before departing from Dubai.
Emirates is the first airline to conduct on-site rapid COVID-19 tests for passengers.
The quick blood test was conducted by the Dubai...
Simplifies waivers and refunds policy with one unified approach worldwide
Eases concerns about pre-booked summer travel by extending waiver policy to tickets issued before 31 May 2020, for travel before 31 August 2020
Offers three options: Keep your ticket for 760 days; exchange ticket for travel vouchers valid for up to...
Covid-19 has severely decreased the number of daily flights. But where are all those grounded planes kept during a pandemic?
Between a third and half of the global population are in some form of lockdown. City centres, malls, high streets and tourist attractions are all quiet – and so too...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) are jointly calling on governments to take urgent measures to facilitate crew change flights for seafarers. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, seafarers are having to extend their service onboard ships after many months at sea, unable...
Ms. Cecilia Abena Dapaah, the Minister of Aviation, has called on airlines in China to take advantage of the numerous Bilateral Air Service Agreements with various African countries and begin operations to several destinations on the continent, including Ghana and vice versa.
She said Africa World Airlines (AWA) was birthed...