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Kenya Airways has reduced the baggage allowance on its intra-Africa routes to one bag per passenger. Previously the airline allowed passengers flying in economy from one African country to another two bags with a maximum weight of 23 kilograms each. The allowance is now one bag, with charges applicable for extra luggage. Kenya Airways will implement a new baggage policy that will...

From now on, Lufthansa business class passengers on long-haul flights to and from South Africa, Latin and South America, and the West Coast of the USA can enjoy an even more relaxed night's sleep. The Lufthansa Dream Collection makes it possible, thanks to a new pillowcase, large, warm blanket, and a comfortable mattress topper. In addition, passengers can make themselves comfortable...

Ethiopian Airlines will later this year add flights between Addis Ababa and Manchester. The airline also recently increased the frequency of its flights to London Heathrow. There will be Manchester flights four times a week, with the service starting on 1 December. The route is initially transiting via Brussels – no details have been given regarding whether the airline plans to convert...

Marriott International tops this year’s table for the most planned new hotel rooms under construction in Africa, according to the influential annual hotel pipeline survey by W Hospitality Group. Details of the report will be one of the key discussions at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF), which the Kenyan government recently announced will return to Nairobi, in October this...

British Airways has added tracks from the London Symphony Orchestra to its in-flight entertainment system. A selection of music from 10 London Symphony Orchestra albums are now available onboard, spanning the classical, opera and choral genres. The orchestra performs tracks from world-renowned composers such as Mozart, Verdi, Haydn, and Debussy, among others. Customers will also recognise a number of tracks from Prokofiev’s...

Amadeus IT Group has announced an initiative that will see the creation of a new model for public-private collaboration in the tourism industry in South Africa. This partnership will initially develop a new National Tourism Visitor Information System. In addition, a new travel and tourism training academy will be established to accelerate skills development and create career opportunities for young South...

Marriott International has announced the opening of the Sheraton Bamako Hotel, marking its entry into Mali, in West Africa. The hotel is located in close proximity to Bamako’s Modibo Keïta International Airport and provides easy access to the city centre, major embassies, corporate offices, and government buildings. All 200 rooms boast panoramic views of the Niger river and the lush green...

Boeing and the Lufthansa Group have completed an order for four more 777 aircraft. The purchase is part of the aviation company's plans to modernize its fleet with newer widebody airplanes. The order provides two more Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) aeroplanes for Swiss International Air Lines. SWISS currently operates 10 777-300ERs, one of the most efficient, capable and reliable twin-aisle passenger airplanes...

Airlink has bolstered its E-Jet services on its Johannesburg-Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg-Kasane (Botswana) routes with a business class offering. The cabin layout features two-plus-two abreast seating, with large eye-level windows allowing in lots of natural light and ample overhead bin space to accommodate carry-on items. Every seat offers either a window or an aisle option. The E190 E-jets are configured with six business...

 Eurowings is now offering a connection between the southern part of Germany and Namibia. The first flight, operated with an Airbus 330 long-haul jet, arrived in the early morning on 8 May. Eurowings is now offering three weekly flights to Germany. The airline already serves the Cologne – Windhoek route. Flight details in local time: flight 229 from Windhoek – Munich will depart...

British Airways will begin flying three times weekly direct from London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 to Durban, starting on 29 October. The service will be the only non-stop link between Europe and Durban and will be operated by the airline’s newest aircraft, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. The aircraft will arrive at King Shaka International in the morning and land back at Heathrow...

Marriott Hotels has announced its debut in West Africa, with the opening of the Accra Marriott Hotel. Owned by African Hospitality Limited, the hotel is strategically located opposite Kotoka International Airport. Set in the heart of Airport City, a burgeoning urban development, the Accra Marriott Hotel is just a few kilometres outside of the CBD, with easy access to major corporate...