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  • Experience Africa with an African Safari

    In today’s busy life and hectic schedule, vacations with family are one of the best ways to refresh one’s mind and body. Spending some time close to the nature is the best option for a perfect vacation as well as to rejuvenate the soul. This is because the splendid beauty of nature acts as the soothing healer and a getaway from all the worries of today’s urban life. Connecting to the nature can provide one with pleasure and comfort, making the vacations memorable.

    Several destinations are available around the world that takes the travelers close to mother nature. People these days plan holidays where they can explore new locations and have fun with their loved ones. Availability of so many safari packages in Africa makes it a preferred holiday destination as it offers something for everyone.

    Africa is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world, offering a lot to its travelers. Facilitating the travelers with a mesmerizing and magnificent experience, the country offers a perfect blend of beauty of pristine forest and the extensive wildlife. This is the reason that every year innumerable travelers head towards Africa to enjoy this joyful and adventurous experience. An African safari adventure gives travelers an opportunity to see the uninhibited and unhindered wildlife in their natural habitats, thus getting a closer glimpse of nature.

    Safari adventure in Africa is designed in such a way that, along with the wildlife, one can also enjoy the rich flora and fauna present in the country. A safari adventure is one of the traditional ways of spending holidays, where an overland journey is undertaken to the places that are close to nature. In Africa, safari adventure is one of the most popular and preferred means to explore the country. These safaris offer travelers unleashed experience full of joy, excitement and fun to keep coming back for more.

    Different safari packages options are available these days that vary in number of days. Extensions in safari packages are also now possible in which one can club one package with other safaris, if one wishes to spend more time and explore more. These safari packages offer the travelers a well organized and planned trip, ensuring complete security to the family. Several travel agencies provide different safari packages depending on the preferred budget, thus providing a hassle free experience.

    Visiting Africa once is a must for everyone as the country offers innumerable attractions and an experience that is unforgettable and can be cherished forever.

  • Air Kenya to Launch Masai Mara to Bwindi Flights

    Air Kenya, a Nairobi based airline has announced that they will commence flights between Kenya’s Masai Mara and Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The airline is looking to providing direct flights between the two popular East African Parks.

    Bwindi is a renowned home to most of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas that live in the “dark forest”.

    The airline will fly passengers from the Masai Mara to Kisumu for customs and immigration clearance, then proceed across Lake Victoria to Entebbe International Airport. From Entebbe, Air Kenya’s Ugandan partner airline will carry the passengers on to the Savannah Airfield in Kihihi within the northern Bwindi.

    This move has been welcomed by East African Tour Operators who offered safaris in East Africa. It will make organizing a combined tour of Masai Mara and Bwindi Forest easier.

    The CEO of Air Kenya, Capt. Dino Bisleti established that: ‘Never before has such connection ever been possible. Airkenya and AeroLink will provide a seamless connection from Kenya to Uganda and vice versa. Our customers will no longer require to travel to Nairobi spend a night in the City and connect to Entebbe next day. What a time saver!

    Better Connectivity for East Africa

    Prof. Thome Wolgang of ATC news established that similar connections have been available to connect the best East African parks. A connection between Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park and Kigali is available being operated by Coastal Aviation. Visitors from Serengeti fly to Kigali via Mwanza to Kigali for gorilla trekking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park.

  • Planning a Gorilla Trekking Safari

    Did you know that there are only about 880 mountain gorillas left in the world? Do you know that meeting eye to eye with the mountain gorillas in the wild is one of the most unique wildlife encounters one can ever experience on the African continent. There are a few places where one can experience this lifetime thrilling moment. No wonder the cost of a mountain gorilla safari is far higher than other wildlife viewing experiences.

    Here is practical information that you may need to plan a gorilla watching safari in Africa.

    Where to trek gorillas

    It is always very important to decide where to go and enjoy gorilla tracking. There are only three countries where mountain gorillas can be found in the world. Surprisingly there are unique features in each of these three countries that host these rare species in the world. Experience shows that most travelers looking for short trips opt for Rwanda while those looking for gorilla tracking combined with game viewing opt for Uganda.

    A gorilla visit to many travelers in Africa is the single largest expenditure they make in the region. Not only having the best experience but it is also worth knowing the security side of it. For most of travelers it comes down to a choice between volcanoes national park in Rwanda and Bwindi national park in Uganda and as the Mgahinga gorillas always cross they boarder to Congo so before booking you need to confirm with your tour company the group is there and Djomba in democratic republic of Congo has been closed for years due to insecurity in the country which doesn’t favor safe gorilla tracking. So Rwanda and Uganda offers the best sighting areas for gorilla tracking, since Rwanda has about 10 gorilla habituated gorilla groups and Uganda has about 13 gorilla groups which are ready for tracking.

    Bwindi impenetrable national park

    This is the most visited Uganda national park. It is located in the South-western part of Uganda in just a drive of about 8-10 hours on the road from Kampala Uganda’s capital and largest city. Or by a plane it’s just about an hour from Kajansi air strip to kisoro air strip then from there to the park. The park covers an area of about 331 square kilometers. It borders the Republic of Congo border and the Virunga National park on the edge of the Albertine Rift. The park is most known because it hosts the rare species that’s the mountain gorillas almost a half of the world’s population about 400 individuals are estimated to live only in this park about of 880 individuals left worldwide making it the best safari destination for gorilla trekking in Africa. Bwindi impenetrable national park is a dense forest with steep slopes, so this sometimes makes gorilla trekking hard, due to it’s being dense, visibility is also some how tough, and a fast film or push-processing is necessary for good photographic results. Not being dense it’s also a tropical rainforest and in such a background it can rain at any time so you are advised to carry rain gears such as jackets, strong shoes/boots long sleeved shirts or blouses, gloves, other tracking gears include sticks these can be provided at the park headquarters, packed lunch and bottled water. Not only gorillas that are found in the park the is also a home to over 346 species of birds, 202 species of butterflies, 163 species of trees, 100 species of fern, it’s also the only park in the world where the chimps and gorillas co-exist in the same environment a very good experience at the park.

    The park has 18 habituated gorilla ready for tracking including Mubare Gorilla Group Nshongi Gorilla Group, Mishaya Gorilla Group, Habinyanja Gorilla Group, The Rushegura Gorilla Group, Nkuringo Gorilla Group, The Oruzogo Gorilla Group, Bitukura Gorilla group, Busingye Gorilla Group, Bweza Gorilla Group, kyaguniro gorilla group, kahungye gorilla group. Only eight members are allowed to track in each group. Arranger guide is every time available to accompany the trackers in the forest and he is armed to guide the trackers in case of anything, he also help to give relative information to visitors to any forest flora and fauna they found on the way to make tracking more interesting. Porters are also available they are hired at a fee of about 10-15 USD they help in caring clients, bags and sometimes packed food in case a visitor gets tired during the tracking.

    Mgahinga gorilla national park

    This is another Uganda’s gorilla national park, it’s is located in the far south- western corner of the country it covers an area of about 434sqkm; it takes part of the Virunga volcanoes, which span the boarder of Uganda, Rwanda and democratic republic of Congo. The park was formed to protect the rare mountain that inhabit its dense forest and is also an important habitat for the endangered golden monkey. However gorillas to this park are not guaranteed as gorillas tend to migrate to the Virunga national park or Rwanda in search of different adventures although ever since they returned back in the park in 2012 they have stayed a while. However it’s advised to confirm with your tour company to know which side of the boarder the gorillas are on before you confirm your safari. There are only one gorilla group in Mgahinga gorilla national park and that’s Nyakagezi Gorilla Group. Gorilla permits are also at a cost of US$600 in the high seasons and 350 USD in the low seasons.

    Volcanoes national park (Parc Nationale des Volcas, Rwanda

    It’s just a 2-3 hours drive to the park (volcanoes national park) from Kigali Rwanda’s capital and its largest city. The park covers an area of about 160km2. It is located at the border with Uganda in the North and in the west by Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The park is known for its rare species mountain gorillas and it is refers to as the best gorilla tracking destination owning almost a half of the world mountain gorillas over 380 individuals are found at the park. The park was made famous through the works of Diane Fossey who studied the behaviors of these giant species for a period of over 20 years and it was a base where the film about her works was made (gorillas in the mist).

    Due to her works of habituating gorillas, gorillas become the major tourist attraction in Rwanda and one of the major sources of revenue to the country. Not only gorillas but the forest is a home to golden monkeys, various species of birds, plants, butterflies among others. If you want the most real experience; this may be the place to come as the towering volcanoes form a breathtaking background. Mountain gorilla tracking in Rwanda can be accessed easily as when you compare gorilla tracking in Uganda. Rwanda gorilla permits are at a fee of US$1500 per person per tracking, gorilla permit is a guarantee for tracking however it’s not a guarantee for seeing gorillas although chances of seeing them is at 95% and the park has well experience guides good at sighting them and there most of the time know where they allocate them.

    Rwanda (Volcanoes national park) has about 12 habituated gorilla group and only 8 members are allowed to track in each group. Rwanda gorilla groups include Susa Group (Susa A Family), Karisimbi FamilySabyinyo Gorilla Group, Amahoro Gorilla Group, Umubano Group, 13 Group (aka Agasha Group), Kwitonda Family, Hirwa Group, Bwenge Family, Ugenda Family. Like its counterpart Uganda, tracking gorillas lasts for only one hour and people below the age of 15 years are not allowed to track.

  • Contact a Travel Agent About Cheap Flights

    A lot of time and decision making goes into planning the perfect vacation to Uganda.  Besides booking a flight and choosing a hotel, you will also have to decide how you are going to spend your time once you arrive.  Travel agents can take the stress out of traveling, if you can find one you are comfortable with.  When looking for the person to arrange your ideal trip, a little bit of research can go a long way. Hiring a travel agent is a good way to get deals you would not normally and one such travel agent is Active African Vacations specialist in organizing Uganda Tours and Rwanda Safari offers!

    Planning a Vacation

    A lot of time and decision making goes into planning the perfect vacation.  Besides booking a flight and choosing a hotel, you will also have to decide how you are going to spend your time once you arrive.  Travel agents can take the stress out of traveling, if you can find one you are comfortable with.  When looking for the person to arrange your ideal trip, a little bit of research can go a long way.

    Hiring a travel agent is a good way to get deals you would not normally be aware of.  Because they plan vacations for a living, they have made contacts with other people in the industry.  This gives them the ability to book cheap flights, find a deal on a hotel and arrange for tours and special meals during your vacation.  Not only can they get you better prices than you could find yourself, their professional planning skills alone can make their services worthwhile.

    When looking for the right travel agent, do some research.  Check with a friend or family member and find out if they have an agent to recommend.  The internet can also be a valuable resource in your search.  Check forums and travel websites to find agents with satisfied customers.  It is best to find somebody you feel comfortable talking to about what you are looking for from a trip.  By forming a solid relationship with an agent, you will have found somebody to plan your vacations competently for years to come.

    As you check out travel agencies, it is best to look for one that is a member of the American Society of Travel Agents.  This organization is a network of businesses from all over the travel industry, including agents, hotels, airlines and cruise lines.  Members are held to certain quality standards, so you can be confident that your agent will act professionally.  Also, members of the society work together to find the packages and prices available.

    Do not hesitate to ask questions of prospective agents.  You might want to find out, for instance, how long they have been in the business of planning vacations.  If you want to do more research, you could ask to speak with an agent’s previous customers.  Their experiences should give you a pretty clear idea of how well a particular agent would work for your needs.

    Having confidently found the right person to plan the perfect adventure for your family, be sure to keep the lines of communication open.  Though your agent should be focused on the details of traveling, the two of you will need to sit down and discuss what you are looking for.  You can talk about what you would like to get out of your trip, and they will inform you about the choices at your disposal.  Though the agent is in charge of taking care of the reservations, you will always have the final word.  When you choose an agent you feel comfortable talking to, the two of you can plan a fantastic vacation.

  • Open skies for Africa: Wake shares his thoughts

    Ahead of AviaDev, we asked Ato Girma to share his thoughts on the chance of open skies for africa succeeding.

    In January 2018, we witnessed the signing of the SAATM (Single African Air Transport Market) at the Headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa. Wake has been a hugely influential figure in African aviation for over 50 years, including a historically successful period as CEO of Ethiopian Airlines…

    Intra-African connectivity as a % of total regional capacity has fallen to its lowest level in 10 years at just 43% (it was 46.6% in 2007).This compares to Europe at 67%, ASEAN at 79% and North America at 78% where the airspace is liberalised. Can you see this picture changing?
    It will change as more African countries realize the true value of connectivity and liberalize their airspace and start trading with their neighbours. Abolition of visa requirements or at least making it available on arrival for Africans and if possible for other travellers in Africa will help to grow the traffic between African countries.The Aviation sector needs to do more work with African governments to recognize Aviation”s strategic importance and support for the economic and social development objectives across the continent.

    Do you think open skies for Africa is a positive move?
    Countries and continents that adopted open sky policies before Africa have benefited from it. We are not experimenting with something that has not been tried before. It has been proved useful again and again in North America, Europe and in ASEAN countries. We have even seen it in Africa where countries through bilateral agreements have opened their skies to one another. Traffic growth has been very good. We should,therefore,have no doubt that SAATM will have a positive.impact on the progress of the continent.

    SAATM has only been signed by just under half of all African countries. What do you think is holding back those that have not signed?
    It is partly due to lack of awareness of the economic and social benefits of Aviation to Africa in general and to each country and region in particular. Old protectionist habits take time to die but it will gradually die for sure. The attitude of some African airlines and the lack of cooperation and trust between them has also been the cause for slow reaction to SAATM .We leave that to AFRAA to work on their members .In general, I expect more African countries to join SAATM in 2018.

    How would you structure this to ensure the best chance of success?
    AFCAC (the executive Agency of AU on YD) has to be strengthened- they need qualified and committed staff in the right numbers (adequate coverage of the job). More importantly the position of The Secretary General which is vacant, should be filled urgently. You can not fly a civilian airline without a pilot. this is an important AU project and should not be left in the hands of an interim leader .

    In African Union Commission (AUC) there must be a dedicated person to coordinate between various bodies such as AFCAC, The RECs, AFRAA and within the AU itself and the ministerial council.We all know the Commissioners office handles a lot of infrastructure projects for the continent and if it does not dedicate at least a desk officer to coordinate and follow up SAATM implementation we will again face delays as in the past.I hope this has already been solved but I raise it just in case it is overlooked.

    A clear decision should also be made on the arbitration mechanism. RECs should be properly briefed of their supporting role to AFCAC Civil aviation departments of each SAATM member country should adopt SAATM policies and procedures in their respective manuals and guidelines for granting of traffic rights to airlines of member countries.

    How do you think the African aviation market will look 10 years from now?
    If YD is implemented successfully and visa rules are relaxed to support unhindered flow of traffic, we should see a very healthy economic development in Africa. This in turn will create more viable airlines that can better serve the continent and its people. In 10 years we are likely to see a strong profitable air transport system in Africa-God Willing.

  • AviaDev 2019: Chris Zweigenthal to Receive Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award

    The Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award for an outstanding contribution to route development in Africa is a coveted award named in honour of the Godfather of African aviation, Ato Girma Wake.

    Few people have done more to advance the connectivity of African aviation than the former Ethiopian Airlines CEO, who laid the foundations of the success we see today. It is with great pleasure that we announce that the recipient of the 2019 award will be Chris Zweigenthal, CEO of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa.

    The climax to the AviaDev 2019 conference will be a one on one interview between Ato Girma and Chris, which will explore the origins of Chris’ passion, his journey and will allow him to share his learnings with the community.

    Last year’s worthy recipient was Raphael Kuuchi, Special Envoy on Aero-political Affairs, IATA and you can watch the full interview or listen via the AviaDev Insight Africa podcast

    Join us in Cape Town this April and help us to Advance Africa’s Connectivity as “Together we soar”

    You can register online now at www.aviationdevelop.com

  • Founders Forum: Pitch Your Business Idea on the future of Air travel

    Founders Forum, a global community for digital and technology entrepreneurs, is giving start-ups the chance to pitch their business ideas on the future of air travel.  On June 12, with support from British Airways, a panel of leading investors and CEOs will be 30,000 feet in the sky while ideas are pitched from the ground via on-board WiFi.

    The competition is looking for start-ups that are building next generation travel tech products or services which have the potential to transform customers’ air travel experiences through innovative technology solutions. The competition is open now and full details to enter are available here.

    Entries will be whittled down to a shortlist of businesses that will face a unique challenge of pitching from the ground to judges on board a British Airways aircraft full of leading investors and CEOs. Entrants will take part in a live question and answer session using the airline’s inflight new WiFi all while the aircraft is 30,000 feet over the atlantic.

    British Airways is introducing industry-leading streaming WiFi on its long-haul flights. It currently has more than 50 aircraft with this service, and 80 per cent of the airline’s 134-strong long-haul fleet will be fitted by the end of 2020. The airline’s entire short-haul fleet will be WiFi enabled by summer 2019, all part of British Airways’ £6.5bn investment for customers.

    Alex Cruz, Chairman and CEO of British Airways, said: “The competition, which ties in closely with our centenary activity looking to the future of flight, is a unique opportunity for some of the most innovative start-ups to put forward their ideas for travel in the future. We’re excited to be supporting Founders Forum in the pitch process, which is set to be an exciting challenge using our inflight WiFi.”

    Greg Kennaugh, Chief Operating Officer of Founders Forum, said: “We are thrilled to be hosting this competition, fostering new ways of thinking about travel and directly supporting early-stage entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas to a community of leaders in digital. Connecting seasoned West Coast investors with the most promising European talent midflight on their way to our event is a new milestone for Founders Forum and we are delighted to work with British Airways to deliver this unique initiative.”

    The top three finalists selected on board will be invited to attend Founders Forum London on June 13, 2019, to pitch in person to a judging panel of top CEOs.

    The lucky winner will receive 100,000 On Business points in British Airways’ business loyalty programme, equivalent to four return flights in World Traveller Plus (long-haul premium economy) to New York (JFK) from London Heathrow. The prize also includes 100,000 Avios, a profile in Business Life magazine, a presentation at the Founders Forum London event attend by hundreds of investors and a business meeting with Brent Hoberman founder of lastminute.com and the Founders network.

  • British Airways Launches January sale

    British Airways is set to launch its most anticipated offers of the year as the January Sale begins with over 100 destinations on offer.

    The sale, which ends at 11.59pm on January 31 2019, includes new routes to Charleston, Pittsburgh, Durban and Osaka as well as popular destinations including Las Vegas and Cancun.

    With two-night city breaks starting from just £99, European beach holidays starting from £179 per person and Caribbean holidays from £499, the world is on sale with a selection of flights, holidays and fly drive packages.

    New York, the most searched destination on ba.com in 2018, is on sale for £379 with three nights’ accommodation and World Traveller return flights included in the package. As part of British Airway’s partnership with American Airlines, great fares are available on many US routes. Together, American Airlines and British Airways offer up to 70 flights a day from London to the U.S.

    The airline’s website, ba.com, expects to see searches for holiday destinations pick up on boxing day and a significant increase in searches from January 2 as sun-seekers look to plan for some rest and relaxation after the Christmas festivities.

    Andrew Brem, British Airways Chief Commercial Officer, said “This is our most exciting sale of the year and we’re kicking off on December 20 to give customers plenty of time to plan their holidays or even buy a last-minute gift. We’ve got fantastic offers to suit all budgets and types of break from city, to fly-drive to fly-and-flop.”

    For those looking for a package deal, the best British Airways Holidays include:

    New York – British Airways Holidays offers three nights at the 2.5* Marrakech Hotel, from £379 per person, travelling January 8 to February 28. Includes World Traveller return flights from London Heathrow and accommodation. Book by January 31. For reservations visit ba.com/newyork or call 0344 493 0122.

    New Orleans – British Airways Holidays offers five nights at the 4* International House, from £599 per person, travelling November 1 to November 30. Includes World Traveller return flights from London Heathrow and accommodation. Book by January 31. For reservations visit ba.com/new-orleans or call 0344 493 0122.

    Abu Dhabi – British Airways Holidays offers three nights at the 4* Le Meridien Abu Dhabi, from £399 per person, travelling June 1 – June 30. Includes World Traveller return flights from London Heathrow and accommodation. Book by January 31. For reservations visit ba.com/abudhabi or call 0344 493 0123.

    Seychelles – British Airways Holidays offers seven nights at the 3.5* Coral Strand Hotel, from £899 per person, travelling June 3 to July 7. Includes World Traveller return flights from London Heathrow and accommodation with breakfast. Book by January 31. For reservations visit ba.com/seychelles or call 0844 493 0787.

    Prague – British Airways Holidays offers two nights at the 4* Duo, from £119 per person, travelling March 9 to March 13. Includes Euro Traveller return flights from London Heathrow and accommodation with breakfast. Book by January 31. For reservations visit ba.com/prague  or call 0344 493 0125.

    Las Vegas – British Airways Holidays offers five nights at the 3* The D Las Vegas, from £399 per person, travelling November 10 to November 30. Includes World Traveller return flights from London Gatwick and accommodation. Book by January 31. For reservations visit ba.com/las-vegas or call 0344 493 0122.

    Mauritius – British Airways Holidays offers seven nights at the 3* Tropical Attitude, from £799 per person, travelling June 1 to June 30. Includes World Traveller return flights from London Gatwick and accommodation with breakfast. Book by January 31. For reservations visit ba.com/mauritius or call 0344 493 0778.

    Caribbean – Tobago British Airways Holidays offers seven nights at the 3* Grafton Beach Resort, from £499 per person, travelling June 1 to June 30. Includes World Traveller return flights from London Gatwick and accommodation with breakfast. Book by January 31. For reservations visit ba.com/tobago or call 0344 493 0120.

    Tenerife – British Airways Holidays offers seven nights at the 3* Sol Puerto de la Cruz Tenerife, from £239 per person, travelling May 6 to May 15. Includes Euro Traveller return flights from London Gatwick and accommodation with breakfast. Book by January 31. For reservations visit ba.com/tenerife or call 0344 493 0125.

    Rome – British Airways Holidays offers two nights at the 3* Cilicia, from £99 per person, travelling February 3 – February 5. Includes Euro Traveller return flights from London Gatwick and accommodation with breakfast. Book by January 31. For reservations visit ba.com/rome or call 0344 493 0125.

    Barcelona – British Airways Holidays offers two nights at the 2* Lami, from £99 per person, travelling February 4 – February 7. Includes Euro Traveller return flights from London Gatwick and accommodation. Book by January 31. For reservations visit ba.com/barcelona or call 0344 493 0125.

    For those who already have their accommodation arranged, return flight only offers start from:

    Austin from £364 return

    Florida from £299 return

    Muscat from £335 return

    Chicago from £295 return

    Sydney from £609 return

    Bangkok from £439 return

    Osaka from £649

    Nashville from £375 return

    Pittsburgh from £419 return

    Johannesburg from £415 return

    Shanghai from £410 return

    Singapore from £419 return

    Selected routes in Club Europe, Club World and First:

    Nashville Club World return from £1393

    New York Club World return from £1640

    Flight and car

    Los Angeles – British Airways offers seven days, from £379 per person, travelling January 8 to March 31. Includes World Traveller return flights from London Heathrow and an Economy car. Book by January 31. For reservations visit ba.com/car.

    Durban – British Airways offers seven days, from £449 per person, travelling May 1 to May 31. Includes World Traveller return flights from London Heathrow and a car. Book by January 31. For reservations visit ba.com/car.

  • Fly Dubai Announces New Fare Structure

    Dubai -based flydubai has launched new fare types offering passengers more choice when travelling in Economy. The new fare types are applicable for all bookings made from 02 December onwards and allows passengers to choose between Lite, Value and Flex bundles designed to cater to their different travel needs and budget.

    Passengers travelling in Business continue to benefit from great value for money with the existing business class fares that include a generous checked-in baggage allowance, meal options from an internationally inspired menu, complimentary inflight entertainment and many other add-ons.Commenting on the launch of the new fare structure, Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer at flydubai said: “As we enter a new chapter of the airline’s maturity we remain committed to innovation and meeting the changing demands of our customers. The new fare restructure is the latest in a series of product innovation by flydubai which has seen the introduction of an award winning new cabin interior on the new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, a brand-new uniform, the launch of Holidays division and Emirates Skywards become our new rewards programme.”“We recognise the challenges and the opportunities that come from operating in such a diverse network. Passengers travelling on flydubai to Muscat, Moscow or Helsinki have different travel needs and preferences and the new fare types will help enhance their flydubai experience by simplifying the booking journey and offering the option to choose between unbundled or bundled packages,” commented Jeyhun Efendi, Senior Vice President Commercial Operations and E-commerce for flydubai.

    flydubai carried more than 10.4 million passengers in 2017 and since its inception in 2009 has built a network of 90 destinations in 46 countries spanning from Bangladesh in the east, Finland in the west, Russia in the north and Zanzibar in the south.

    The new fare structure is complemented with a revised meal offering for passengers travelling in Economy. All new bookings from December onward will be required to choose a fare type and the meal product available for the Value and Flex fare types respectively. The meal options will vary depending on the route, duration of the flight and time of day and includes sandwiches, hot wraps, hot meals and bento boxes.

    Passengers who opted for the Lite fare type can chose to buy from the onboard catering cart which includes a selection of snacks and beverages.

  • Unleash the Experience of an African Safari

    In today’s busy life and hectic schedule, vacations with family are one of the best ways to refresh one’s mind and body. Spending some time close to the nature is the best option for a perfect vacation as well as to rejuvenate the soul. This is because the splendid beauty of nature acts as the soothing healer and a getaway from all the worries of today’s urban life. Connecting to the nature can provide one with pleasure and comfort, making the vacations memorable.

    Several destinations are available around the world that takes the travelers close to mother nature. People these days plan holidays where they can explore new locations and have fun with their loved ones. Availability of so many safari packages in Africa makes it a preferred holiday destination as it offers something for everyone. From taking a big five safari in Kruger National Park to taking a less known Uganda safari to the mountain gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a safari in Africa is as memorable as it sounds! You will enjoy game viewing in well protected and conserved national parks, have fun and interact with the hospitable African people.

    Africa is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world, offering a lot to its travelers. Facilitating the travelers with a mesmerizing and magnificent experience, the country offers a perfect blend of beauty of pristine forest and the extensive wildlife. This is the reason that every year innumerable travelers head towards Africa to enjoy this joyful and adventurous experience. An African safari adventure gives travelers an opportunity to see the uninhibited and unhindered wildlife in their natural habitats, thus getting a closer glimpse of nature.

    Safari adventure in Africa is designed in such a way that, along with the wildlife, one can also enjoy the rich flora and fauna present in the country. A safari adventure is one of the traditional ways of spending holidays, where an overland journey is undertaken to the places that are close to nature. In Africa, safari adventure is one of the most popular and preferred means to explore the country. These safaris offer travelers unleashed experience full of joy, excitement and fun to keep coming back for more.

    Different safari packages options are available these days that vary in number of days. Extensions in safari packages are also now possible in which one can club one package with other safaris, if one wishes to spend more time and explore more. These safari packages offer the travelers a well organized and planned trip, ensuring complete security to the family. Several travel agencies provide different safari packages depending on the preferred budget, thus providing a hassle free experience.

    Visiting Africa once is a must for everyone as the country offers innumerable attractions and an experience that is unforgettable and can be cherished forever.