Zimbabwe’s RGM International Airport Expansion Completed
Zimbabwe RGM International Airport’s US$153 million expansion project, increases annual passenger handling capacity from 2.5 million to 6 million.
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UNWTO Calls for Sustainable Tourism Investments on World Tourism Day 2023
○ World Tourism Day 2023, marked on September 27th, emphasises sustainable tourism under the theme “Tourism and Green Investments."
South Africa Kenya and Botswana Rank in 2023 Telegraph Travel Awards ‘Top 10 Best Countries’ for Holiday Destinations
○ South Africa, Kenya, and Botswana rank among the Top 10 Best Countries for holiday destinations, with South Africa named the Best Country in the World.
Airlink Reveals Special Skybucks Livery
○ Airlink's special Skybucks livery features an Embraer E-Jet painted in black, as part of its frequent flyer program launched in March 2023.
Green Africa Increases Fleet with Additional ATR72 Aircraft
The airline expands its all-ATR fleet to four with the addition of an ATR72-500 aircraft, to commence service in Q3 2023.
South African Airways Temporarily Deploys B737 on Select Domestic Flights
○ Starting July 09, 2023, SAA deploys a leased high-density Boeing 737 on select domestic flights, operating a hybrid fleet service with economy class only.
