Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) is planning to use the much-anticipated aviation expo to promote air transport among members of the public. UCAA Director General, Fred Bamwesigye told reporters that the authority said the expo will be a good platform to demystify the many …
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Seventeen African nations are to start testing the Single African Air Transport Market between their territories, fully opening their skies to each other as part of the pilot – a first for the continent. Dakar, Senegal | BIRD AGENCY | Intra-African air travel under the Single African Air Transport Market …
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ICAO’s latest analyses showed air transport seat capacity and passenger totals globally have reached an estimated 80 percent of pre-pandemic levels Montreal, Canada | Xinhua | More than 2,500 delegates from around the world are gathering in Montreal, Canada, to secure the highest possible standards in global aviation with a focus …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has adopted a raft of recommendations to revive the economy currently battered by the Covid-19 pandemic, key among is implementation of a Tourism Development Levy. “The Committee proposes a levy of $10 to be charged on each ticket for every person who departs from Uganda …
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Liberalization of air services in the EAC region will increase traffic volumes, improve connectivity and lower air transport fares Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | The East African Business Council (EABC), a regional trade lobby, on Wednesday urged the East African Community (EAC) partner states to liberalize the air transport services …
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Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | The East African Business Council (EABC) on Wednesday urged the East African Community (EAC) partner states to fast track re-opening of the air transport services in order to boost regional trade, tourism and hospitality sectors. Peter Mathuki, executive director and CEO of EABC, a …
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Airlines say social distancing onboard could mean high costs for passenger air transport Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | International Air Transport Association has warned that air ticket prices could rise up to 54% depending on the region if airlines are forced to exercise social distancing onboard due to the …
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