Air News for Scheduled& Charter Flight For Cargo & passengers in/Kenya/Ethiopia/Uganda/South Africa And & Worldwide
It is through air news that travelers globally come to learn about new developments for existing and new routes that have been introduced. With the world cup 2010 kicking off in South Africa on 11th June 2010 there will be high demand for flights to and from and thus the need for the travelers to know where to get this services. There also demand for transportation of cargo worldwide and one needs to know where to source for these services. With scheduled and non-scheduled cargo and passengers flights it has become affordable and reliable for individuals and organization in the business world.
Breaking News for Travelers’ From Entebbe to Mombasa
The national carrier of Uganda, Air Uganda launched its direct flights Entebbe International Airport to Moi International Airport Kenya using MD-87 three times per week on, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. The move heralds a new era of air connectivity between landlocked Uganda and Mombasa, which is an important business corridor for many Uganda and Great Lakes region entrepreneurs. These has also opened opportunities for tourists who are visiting both Kenya and Uganda who can now fly direct from Mombasa to Entebbe and do gorilla safaris in Uganda and this will also benefit tourists who are visiting the entire Coast Malindi,Ukunda,Lamu,Mombasa and even Tsavo East/Tsavo West as they is no hassle of flying on scheduled flight from Mombasa to Nairobi and at times it is very hectic as at times you end up missing connecting your flights due to delays due to weather and technical operations issues that are unavoidable. Budget travelers have a reason to laugh as they will no longer have to take long hours on the road travelling to and from Uganda.
Scheduled Flights by Emirates to Dakar (Senegal)
Emirates will start commercial flights to Dakar, Senegal in September this year. The West African city will become the carrier’s 106th international destination and the route will be operated using A340-300 aero plane. Now many business people from Senegal will have no hassle of obtain Kenya Visa but will instead just have to obtain Dubai visas thus saving on time and costs. Emirates are expanding its wings within African Continent and globally to be able to serve their clients better and with a variety of network using their airline.
New Scheduled Services Flights Introduced in Maputo (Mozambique)
Despite several obstacles put in place to in a bid to prevent the launch of the new service,TTA Airlink recently launched operations between Maputo and Johannesberg.The identity of the company or organization which attempted to block the introduction of the service, has not yet been revealed. Meanwhile, the national flag carrier, LAM,has announced that it is to resume services to Lisbon,Portugal,as from October 2010.This route will be operated by single B737-300 on lease and plans are underway to begin services to Brazil in the near future. Also the phasing out of B737-200 is being initiated with Embrear ERJ195 joining the fleet by early next year.
Non-scheduled and Scheduled Cargo & Freight Flights in Africa
Vatry.Zimbabwean- based cargo airline ,Avient, has operated a B767-300 freighter on ashort term lease from Portugal-based EuroAtlantic.These will enable business for cargo remain competitive and air transport being the preferred way to transport goods quicker.
In Nairobi, Kenya Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport remains the hub for cargo transportation and logistics to Somalia, South Sudan. From Wilson Airport cargo ranging from 200kgs to4 tones can be airlifted from there to Juba,Rumbek,Yei,Malakal,Akobo,Wau,Bentiu,Yambio all in (South Sudan),Mogadishu,Betelluen,Galgayo,Bosaso,Marere,Jamame,Afmadow,Dinsor,Wajid ,Garowe,Kismayu,Mogadishu North,K50 among other airports and airstrip. There are A320,B767-300,B737-300,B707,DC-9,F28-500,LET 410,DONNIER 228,C-208 CARAVAN ,DHC-8 BUFFALO,HS748,DASH-8,F27-500 which are readily available for adhoc charter but you need to obtain clearances which will take approximately 2 working days notice. It is cheaper to fly cargo to Somalia and South Sudan to Juba and Mogadishu at per kilo rate as long you make advance bookings. To Juba there are daily flights and Mogadishu International 2 flights weekly. The B737-300 will take upto 15 tones to Juba at arate of usd 1.85 for full capacity and Mogadishu 11 tones at usd 2.3 per kilo on full capacity.Tonage has reduced on Mogadishu as at times there is no fuel and thus the need to reduce on tonnage and carry return fuel.
There are also cash-on transit to Chad,Darfur,DR Congo provided to ferry and the charter rates are competitive but you have to organize with security firms who have the insurance for the cash from the strong room to the departure and destination airport so incase of any theft you are covered.
Private Charter Flights (Non-Scheduled) To South Africa For World Cup
There are aircrafts available for Private Charter in Kenya/South Africa for those going to watch the world cup 2010.The MD-87,B737-300, B737-400 with a capacity of 115 passengers on each leg and the one-way fare is usd 580=00 per person on full capacity. All you need to do is to ensure you have the 115 passengers then you book the private charter flight. Whenever you will be in South Africa, Kenya and you have these numbers as the charter will not depart if it does not have 115 pax or the full aircraft paid for. There are private executive jet flights on citation bravo 550 7 seater which you can high to go and watch your favorite team or the finals for the cost of usd 50,000=00 and it takes four hours to South Africa and four hours back. You will leave Kenya go to South Africa Watch a match and be back in Nairobi same time as these aircraft is all weather equipped and flies at night. Another technique of selling the 115 seater is to organize in a such way that you have people to and from South Africa and you will find the return ticket working out cheaper.
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