Recent Flight News, in the News

  • From 1 May 2018 the minimum age of a person permitted to travel alone on British Airways will increase from 12 to 14 years of age. This applies to all new bookings made from 1 May 2018. Bookings made before 1 May 2018 will be unaffected. via British Airways

  • AirKenya has had to suspend service into the Olare Orok Airstrip, Masai Mara with immediate effect due to the heavy rainfall that has been experienced over the past week.  The airstrip has become slippery.  Alternative, airstrips are the Mara North Airstrip and the Olkiombo Airstrip.  Passengers are advised to advise the airline of their best alternative airstrips. via AirKenya

  • Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced further plans to end its loss-making streak, following the introduction of new routes later this year and with plans to add as many as 20 new destinations in Africa, Europe and Asia over the next five years, according to CEO, Sebastian Mikosz. via Tourism Update

  • British Airways returns to the Seychelles non-stop after a 14 year absence. via British Airways

  • Virgin Atlantic is today announcing a second daily service between London Heathrow and Johannesburg OR TAMBO airport. The new flights will go on sale on 24th March 2018 and will be operated by Boeing 787-9 offering the airline’s latest cabin interiors and inflight entertainment, as well as Wi-Fi on every flight. via Traveller24

Please note that these updates are only repeats of news found elsewhere.
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