Kenya’s Mandatory Online Visa Applications from 1st September 2015

Effective from 1st September 2015, nationals who require transit visa prior to arrival in Kenya will be required to apply and pay for visas online. The new rules were first announced on 1st of July 2015 and the Kenya Government gave a grace period that expires on 31st August 2015.

Effective 1st September 2015, you may be denied boarding of your flight to Kenya or denied entry to Kenya if you do not have your printed copy of your e-visa with you.

New policy weighing an oversize passenger before boarding

Decision has been taken against oversize passengers; Uzbekistan Airways has taken into consideration the safety of passengers and has announced a new policy that involves in weighing an oversize passenger before boarding.Announcing this Uzbekistan Airways will now start weighing passenger and their luggage on a weighing machine, after checked in. stating clearly that all passenger weight will not be reveal or announce public, but rather an over-weigh passenger will not be allowed to board on smaller plane.

Fascinating footage shows what happens to passengers’ luggage after check-in

A video recorded at one of the world’s busiest airports has lifted the veil on what happens to passengers’ luggage after it is left with airline staff at the check-in counter.

It’s fascinating look at a suitcase’s journey along a sophisticated conveyor belt system that separates and delivers luggage to the appropriate holding area at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

Dubai introduces compulsory medical insurance for visitors

The Dubai authority has announced that obtaining a visa now requires medical insurance for visitors.

The mandatory insurance scheme linking application for a visa in Dubai to medical insurance is now in place, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has confirmed.

Airlines to refund passengers airfares after two hours flights delay

The Director, Consumer Protection Directorate of the Nigeria Civil Authority (NCAA), Adamu Abdullahi emphatically stated that airlines to refund passengers airfares. Flight delay more than two hours be refund their airfare, stating clearly that the NCAA law on consumer rights which came into law in September 2012 mandates all  airlines operating country to do so.

Audit of airlines in Nigeria

The order came in-line with the recent incident in recent weeks involving ground clash of aircraft by international and local airlines, mid air aborted flights, and the crash of a Bristow helicopter in Lagos claiming six lives and also the incident that took lives of six oil workers, this has make the Government to look into the issue and has ordered  the audit of airlines in Nigeria.

The Government has sent out a serious warning to all pilots to take safety measure during unfavourable weather conditions.

Rumour has it that recent incident and accidents are act of sabotage by some persons to tarnish and spoil the new Government image before its citizen and international level; this has pose a serious concern for the government, and for which an extensive audit could help plug likely flaw in airlines and the industry utilize by such persons.

Southern Sun hotel, Ikoyi set to upgrade facilities

Southern Sun hotel, Ikoyi has announced plans to upgrade the hotel hotel in order to stand up to competition.