Aviation Minister-designate Cecilia Abena Dapaah has said plans are underway to ensure that Ghana gets its own airline. According to her, the lack of airline for Ghana is depriving the state of several millions of cedis because air travel across the world is raking in a lot of income to countries that have their own … Read more
The Minister Nominee for the newly created aviation ministry, Christina Abena Dapaah has resolved to reduce taxes on domestic air fares to increase passenger volumes within the country. This is in fulfillment of the New Patriotic Party’s campaign promise to scrap the 17.5 percent VAT on domestic air tickets that make it unattractive for patronage. … Read more
Flight diversions due to inflight medical emergencies make up a tiny portion of the millions of flights operated annually, but it is costly for airlines. With more people traveling by air, the actual number of inflight medical events has been gradually increasing over the years. Emirates, the largest airline by international traffic, operates over 3,500 … Read more
The Minister Nominee for Tourism and Creative Arts, Catherine Ablema Afeku has proposed charter flight services among international airlines to reduce the cost of airfares in Ghana. In her view, tourists to Ghana should be paying relatively less for flight services since the high demand will drive down cost. The high cost of air ticket … Read more
The board has left behind a debt of GH¢23 million from organising last year’s pilgrimage to Mecca A pressure group, Movement for Zongo Youth Against Corruption, has petitioned Vice President Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia to open investigations into activities of the previous Hajj Board under former President John Dramani Mahama. The group is accusing immediate … Read more
A pressure group, Movement for Zongo Youth Against Corruption has petitioned Vice President, Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia to open investigations into activities of the previous Hajj Board under president John Dramani Mahama. The group is accusing immediate past Chairman of the Board, Ibrahim Abdul Rauf Tanko of supervising over financial irregularities while in office. The … Read more
Management of Africa’s largest airline group, Ethiopian Airlines has announced plans to launch seven new destinations within five months this year. The move will be one of the greatest expansions in Ethiopian’s long and illustrious history. “From February to June, Ethiopian will launch new service to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), Antananarivo (Madagascar), Conakry (Guinea), Oslo (Norway), … Read more
Emirates has launched an additional privilege to extend the usage of its luxury lounges at Dubai International Airport to its Loyalty Programme members and their guests at a minimal fee regardless of their class of travel. The pay-per-visit access will be available to Emirates Skywards members and their guests travelling on Emirates. Business Class travelers now … Read more
The Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines Tewolde GebreMariam has expressed the group’s readiness to partner with Ghana to help rebuild national airlines. According to him, the plan is part of the group’s agenda to expand its reach in West Africa by owning a substantial part of sub-region’s aviation industry. Speaking to Citi Business … Read more
Emirates airline has changed pilot and flight attendant rosters on flights to the United States following the sudden U. S. travel ban on seven Muslim-majority countries, highlighting the challenges facing airlines to deal with the new rules. The world’s largest long-haul carrier, which flies daily to 11 U.S. cities, has made “the necessary adjustments to … Read more
A US judge has issued a temporary halt to the deportation of visa holders or refugees stranded at airports following President Trump’s executive order. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a case in response to the order issued on Friday. The group estimates that between 100 and 200 people are being detained at airports … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s order banning arrivals from several Muslim-majority countries has come into effect, with some airlines already stopping would-be passengers from flying to the United States. In a move that sparked widespread international criticism, Trump on Friday signed a sweeping executive order to suspend the arrival of refugees and impose tough new controls … Read more
The expected increase of investments in the country’s oil and gas sector will inure to the benefit of international airlines operating in the country, Dick van Nieuwenhuyzen, Country Manager of Air France-KLM has said. “In 2017, the oil and gas business will lift up. That will mean high-yield businessmen; people coming here to work for … Read more
Kenya Airways on Sunday January 22, 2017 marked its 40th anniversary since it was incorporated in 1977. From humble beginnings Kenya Airways has grown to become a leading player in Africa connecting the region to the World and the World to Africa through its hub in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi. The airline launched … Read more
The Hajj Board under the former National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration has left behind a debt of Ghc23 million accrued from organizing last year’s pilgrimage to Mecca. Sources in government have told Citi News that, Flynas, formerly Nas Air, a domestic and international low-cost airline based in Saudi Arabia, is owed the highest amount out … Read more
The Hajj Board under the former National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration has left behind a debt of Ghc23 million accrued from organizing last year’s pilgrimage to Mecca. Sources in government have told Citi News that, Flynas, formerly Nas Air, a domestic and international low-cost airline based in Saudi Arabia, is owed the highest amount out … Read more
The Hajj Board under the former National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration has left behind a debt of Ghc23 million accrued from organizing last year’s pilgrimage to Mecca. Sources in government have told Citi News that, Flynas, formerly Nas Air, a domestic and international low-cost airline based in Saudi Arabia, is owed the highest amount out … Read more
The Hajj Board under the former National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration has left behind a debt of Ghc23 million accrued from organising last year’s pilgrimage to Mecca. Sources in government have told Citi News that, Flynas, formerly Nas Air, a domestic and international low-cost airline based in Saudi Arabia, is owed the highest amount out … Read more
The government is saddled with outstanding debt of GH¢23 million incurred by the previous Hajj Board, according to deep throat government sources. According to documents sighted by Starrfmonline.com, 452 would-be pilgrims who paid for the Holy journey last year, but were not airlifted to Saudi Arabia must also be reimbursed. Confirming the development, an impeccable … Read more
The government is saddled with an outstanding debt of GH¢23 million incurred by the previous Hajj Board, according to deep throat government sources. According to documents sighted by Starrfmonline.com, 452 would-be pilgrims who paid for the Holy journey last year, but were not airlifted to Saudi Arabia must also be reimbursed. Confirming the development to … Read more