Tag: Airlines
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🇬🇳🇺🇸 US to introduce visa bond of up to $15,000 for Guinean citizens from 2026
From 1 January 2026, the United States will introduce a visa bond system of up to $15,000 for citizens of Guinea, depending on the type of visa, the US Embassy in Conakry reported. 💬“Any citizen or national traveling on a Guinean passport who applies for and is found eligible for a B1, B2, or B1/B2…
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🇨🇲🇶🇦Cameroon accelerates the arrival of Qatar Airways
In January, Cameroon and Qatar signed an agreement allowing Qatar Airways to operate in Cameroon. This agreement has now received approval from Cameroonian authorities and is expected to be ratified by parliament. Ratification of the agreement will help improve air connections with the Middle East and Asia, reduce ticket prices through competition, and attract more…
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🇺🇸 Entry to the US is getting more expensive
While the U.S. is trying to attract more global tourists, it’s also getting serious about fees that will impact border crossing for both travelers and migrants. What is the ‘visa integrity fee’ for non‑immigrant visas?The visa integrity fee is a mandatory $250 fee to be paid by nonimmigrant visa applicants. It is applied in addition…
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Visa denied: African travellers hit hard by soaring Schengen rejections
Each Schengen visa application costs €90 (around $100), regardless of the outcome. That’s a non-refundable fee that must be paid even when the application is rejected, often with minimal explanation. According to analysis by the LAGO Collective, Africans lost an estimated €60 million ($67.5 million) in 2024 alone through rejected applications. That’s money spent not on travel, but on bureaucracy and silence.…
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🇳🇦Namibia Ends Visa-Free Travel for US Citizens: A Bold Move Against Western Dominance in Africa
Windhoek, Namibia – In a surprising move, Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba has announced the termination of visa-free travel for United States citizens, marking a significant shift in the country’s diplomatic stance. Effective immediately, American tourists and business travelers will now be required to obtain a visa before entering Namibia, with fees set at $100 for…
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🇬🇭 Ghana bans first-class travel for government officials
Ghana’s President John Mahama has announced a ban on state-funded first-class travel for government officials, including cabinet ministers, as part of measures to reduce government spending. The directive was issued on Friday, February 7, during the swearing-in ceremony of 17 new ministers at the presidential palace in Accra. President Mahama emphasized that only essential travel…
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Qatar Airways says it acquired 25% stake in South Africa’s Airlink
“Qatar Airways Group has acquired a 25% stake in Southern Africa’s premier independent regional carrier, Airlink. The announcement is a continuation of the multi award-winning airline’s ambition to further develop its operations across the African continent,” the company said in a statement on Tuesday. Airlink operates flights on more than 45 routes to 15 African…
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Mali airlines are suspending domestic and international flights due to fuel shortages.
Bamako, July 12, 2024 — Mali Airlines has announced the suspension of all domestic and international flights due to a severe fuel shortage that has hit the country. The airline, which serves as a critical link for both passengers and cargo within Mali and beyond, cited an inability to secure adequate fuel supplies as the…
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AVIATION MINISTER KEYAMO LAUNCHES GUSAU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION IN ZAMFARA STATE
Radarr AfricaHome Africa Aviation Minister Keyamo Launches Gusau International Airport Construction in Zamfara StateAfricaAFRICA NEWSSpotlightAVIATION MINISTER KEYAMO LAUNCHES GUSAU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION IN ZAMFARA STATEwritten by Editor June 21, 2024Aviation Minister Keyamo Launches Gusau International Airport Construction in Zamfara StateToday, Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, initiated the commencement of construction for Gusau International Airport in…
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Somalia authorities are investigating a midair close call between Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Airlines flights
🇸🇴🇶🇦🇪🇹 Somalian Civil Aviation and Airports Authority is investigating a near collision between an Ethiopian A350 and a Qatar Airways 787 while flying over the Gulf of Aden near Somalia, after ATC wrongly told one aircraft to climb to 40,000 feet. Pilots received instructions from ATC to climb to 40,000 feet altitude while flying in…
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