Nigerian airline to blacklist 'air rage' passengers

Fri, Aug 06, 2010

In a tough move to stop rising attacks against its staff ers, Nigeria's oldest indigenous airline, Aero Contractors, has warned it would blacklist any passenger who assaults or abuses any of its em ployees, especially during flights.

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Former SAA boss made to pay for abuse of office

Wed, Jul 21, 2010

Axed South African Airways CEO Khaya Ngqula will not only have to pay more than R30-million to the airline, but could also face criminal charges according to reports from the Times of South Africa.

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Mango flies 180 000 pax over the world cup period -Bezuidenhout

by Muzi Mohale

Tue, Jul 20, 2010

Low cost airline Mango’s CEO Nico Bezuidenhout today said that the low cost airline benefitted from football’s greatest showcase in June and July. Over the tournament period Mango averaged a 97% load factor carrying more than 180 000 guests with 106 540 pieces of luggage over 1344 flight hours. Estimates show that more than half of travellers on the airline over the period were en route to matches while approximately 60% of Guests were foreign visitors.

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Kenya Airways adds Angola to its network

by Muzi Mohale

Tue, Jul 20, 2010

Leading African airline Kenya Airways (KQ) recently announced its plans to broaden its network by flying into Angola’s capital city, Luanda, starting 17 August 2010. After successfully securing KQ’s landing rights with the Angolan aviation authorities, Dr Titus Naikuni, Group Managing Director and CEO confirmed that the new route will not only be a key destination for the airline, but will also mark a major milestone in growing its African network.

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