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Guest BioSamrawit Moges is the Founder and CEO of Travel Ethiopia, a private, eco-conscious tour and safari company established in 1994. With a career in Ethiopian tourism that stretches back to 1981, she has spent decades helping travelers discover the many dimensions of Ethiopia, from its historic landmarks and cultural traditions to its wildlife, landscapes, and living heritage.She built Travel Ethiopia from a small operation with just a few employees and vehicles into a respected tourism company with a team of more than 40 trained professionals. Samrawit is especially known for her leadership in creating meaningful travel experiences and for her commitment to tourism that reflects both the richness of Ethiopia's past and the realities of its present.She is also a passionate advocate for women in tourism. Under her leadership, Travel Ethiopia became known for empowering women in the industry, including hiring female guides and tour consultants. Deeply committed to Ethiopia's environment, wildlife, and community development, Samrawit brings both vision and long-standing expertise to every journey her company creates.Show SummaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Podcast, host Jason Elkins speaks with Samrawit about her remarkable path into tourism and her mission to help more travelers see Ethiopia in a fuller, more informed way. Their conversation explores how outdated global perceptions have shaped the way many people think about the country, and why Samrawit believes Ethiopia deserves far more attention as a destination for history, culture, wildlife, food, and deeply human travel experiences.Samrawit shares how she founded Travel Ethiopia during a period of major change in the country and how her own story was shaped by family, education, and resilience. She reflects on growing up in a large family, moving often as a child, studying journalism, entering tourism through government service, and eventually building her own company. Along the way, she discusses her commitment to women's empowerment in the travel industry and the importance of building trust with international partners and travelers.The episode also becomes an invitation to experience Ethiopia beyond the headlines. Samrawit highlights the country's UNESCO sites, endemic wildlife, distinctive calendar, coffee heritage, cuisine, and culture of hospitality. From shared meals and injera to Addis Ababa's role as an air hub and conference destination, she paints a vivid picture of a country that offers far more depth and variety than many outsiders realize. Big World Made Small guest features are invitation-only and selected based on story, experience, and fit with the show. Some guests support the show through paid production features, cross-promotion, referrals, or other partnerships. This helps keep the show free of third-party ads and interruptions while keeping the focus on real, story-driven conversations.Learn more about the Big World Made Small Podcast and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers on our website.
Welcome to the May 2026 AviaDev Connectivity Update! Join host Jon Howell, Founder and CEO of AviaDev Africa, joined by Regular Guests and Aviation Consultants, Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially as they dive into the latest developments in African aviation. TOPICS: 00:00 - Introduction and Overview 01:28 - Virgin Atlantic doubles down on South Africa 04:16 - KLM quietly grows Cape Town capacity 08:43 - South African Airways: new CEO, fresh cuts 16:56 - Airlink launches Cape Town–Zanzibar nonstop 25:27 - Turkish Airlines slashes African routes 35:43 - Qatar Airways' Return to Africa 39.24 - Air Tanzania's big ambitions 51:58 - Uganda Airlines' Operational Challenges 58:43 - Kenya Airways: what's new and next? 66:05 - Jambojet's low-cost regional push 76:16 - Air Botswana's Operational Issues 81:57 - Africa World Airlines eyes Conakry 83:54 - Ethiopian Airlines expands globally/ Air Congo's rapid expansion in the DRC/ Malawi Airlines adds Lubumbashi 93:49 - Air Peace cuts long-haul, buys narrowbodies 103:28 - United Nigeria eyes Johannesburg (exclusive) 106:29 - Air Côte d'Ivoire's Johannesburg Route
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In Episode 172 of the Award Travel 101 podcast, Angie Sparks and Cameron Laufer opened with a discussion inspired by member Leena's safari planning post, where the community shared advice on destinations, timing, and operators for an unforgettable milestone birthday trip. The conversation reinforced how award travel can make extraordinary journeys — from Bali girls trips to Indian weddings and African safaris — suddenly attainable. The hosts also covered several major news items in the travel space, including changing valuations for Southwest Rapid Rewards points, Rove adding Air Canada Aeroplan as a transfer partner alongside a 25% transfer bonus, and Frontier's promotional offer awarding bonus miles for paid round trips. One of the biggest developments discussed was the shutdown of Spirit Airlines.The episode also included candid updates on the hosts' own award travel strategies and frustrations. Angie detailed multiple recent credit card denials despite having strong justifications for her existing card lineup, leading her to focus more on maximizing current cards rather than chasing new bonuses. Cameron mentioned cancelling a Hawaiian Airlines card for Player 2, while both hosts shared ongoing trip-planning adjustments. Angie successfully rebooked a Morocco flight using American Airlines miles for a better itinerary and leveraged Fine Hotels + Resorts credits for luxury accommodations. Cameron discussed continuously monitoring award space for an Athens trip after dealing with phantom Alaska Airlines availability and frustrating tax refund discrepancies from American Airlines. The main topic featured a “You Asked, We Answer” segment revisiting interesting community questions. Topics ranged from compensation expectations after a large champagne spill in Emirates business class damaged a traveler's electronics, to reactions surrounding Spirit Airlines' collapse and the impact on low-cost flyers in Fort Lauderdale. The hosts also discussed Ethiopian Airlines business class consistency, especially for travelers hoping to avoid outdated aircraft products, and debated whether parents should open rewards cards in their children's names to stockpile points for family travel before stricter “lifetime” bonus rules become widespread. Cameron closed the episode with a practical tip reminding listeners to carefully audit airline refunds after cancellations, noting that while his American Airlines points redeposited correctly, part of the cash refund required manual escalation.Episode Links:Southwest Point ValuationRove Adds AeroplanFrontier PromoSpirit Ends OperationsWhere to Find UsThe Award Travel 101 Facebook Community.To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1.You can also email us at 101@award.travelBuy your Award Travel 101 Merch hereReserve tickets to our Spring 2026 Meetup in Phoenix now. award.travel/phx2026Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at https://cardpointers.com/at101 for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you signup for your next card!Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN.
La conférence de presse du président congolais Félix Tshisekedi, donnée mercredi 6 mai 2026, fait la Une de Radio Okapi. Le site précise, en le citant, que Félix Tshisekedi n'a « pas sollicité un troisième mandat », mais que le débat sur la révision de la Constitution - pour permettre, donc, d'effectuer un troisième mandat présidentiel - est un « débat normal ». Le chef de l'Etat s'est dit ouvert en tout cas à une réforme de la constitution par référendum. « Il a toutefois insisté sur son objectif principal : le retour de la stabilité et de la dignité de la RDC », note le site d'information. 7sur7 revient aussi sur cette conférence de presse dans un article très bref. Le président « a précisé que si la population congolaise lui demandait de revenir au front, il se mettrait à sa disposition ». Une annonce peu surprenante Ailleurs sur le continent, ces annonces étaient attendues. « Tshisekedi se dévoile enfin », s'exclame Le Djely à Conakry. « Les histoires de limitation de mandat, plus personne ne s'en soucie désormais en Afrique, commente le journal, notamment dans l'espace francophone ». « Le terrain est déjà balisé », lance La Nouvelle Tribune, au Bénin. « Depuis plusieurs mois, la majorité présidentielle prépare méthodiquement le terrain », explique le journal, qui rappelle que depuis plusieurs mois, députés et ministres évoquent ouvertement la possibilité d'un troisième mandat. Le président congolais « laisse ses lieutenants parler, les textes avancer et le temps s'écouler », résume La Nouvelle Tribune. « Félix Tshisekedi tombe enfin le masque! » grince, de son côté, Wakat Sera au Burkina Faso. « En plus de succomber au charme du troisième mandat, Félix Tshisekedi fait preuve d'une certaine maîtrise dans l'art du chantage », poursuit le journal, qui rappelle que le président congolais n'a pas exclu non plus de repousser l'échéance présidentielle en raison du conflit dans l'est. Mali : le pouvoir fait le point sur les attaques du 25 avril Le commandant Djibrila Maïga, sous-directeur des relations publiques de l'armée, a donné mardi 6 mai 2026 une conférence de presse sur les attaques du 25 avril. « Le message transmis est celui d'une armée prête à défendre la souveraineté du pays », retient Sahel Tribune qui cite ensuite le commandant : les groupes armés « sont actuellement en déroute, dit-il, soumis à une pression constante.» « L'armée s'attèle à sécuriser les axes routiers essentiels à l'approvisionnement », écrit de son côté Maliweb, alors que le blocus djihadiste met les habitants de la capitale sous pression. « Un effort particulier est porté sur le carburant, rapporte le journal, avec l'arrivée récente de plus de 850 camion-citerne à Bamako sous protection militaire ». Impact sur les liaisons aériennes « Le ciel malien se vide un peu plus », décrit Jeune Afrique qui se demande si les compagnies africaines peuvent « compenser l'absence de Corsair et Turkish Airlines », qui ont suspendu provisoirement leurs activités dans le pays. « Il n'y a plus de vol direct vers l'Europe », résume un tour-opérateur basé à Bamako et interrogé par le journal. En revanche, « le retrait progressif des compagnies européennes profite directement aux acteurs africains », remarque Jeune Afrique. « Air Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Tunisair », ils sont encore tous là, sur le tarmac de l'aéroport de Bamako. « Air Côte d'Ivoire reste de loin la compagnie qui profitera le plus de [ce] repli », « avec sept vols hebdomadaires et une liaison directe depuis Abidjan vers Paris ». « Cette situation, analyse un expert de l'aérien cité par JA, renforce Abidjan et Lomé comme hubs régionaux, tant sur la desserte régionale que pour les connexions vers Paris ».
La conférence de presse du président congolais Félix Tshisekedi, donnée mercredi 6 mai 2026, fait la Une de Radio Okapi. Le site précise, en le citant, que Félix Tshisekedi n'a « pas sollicité un troisième mandat », mais que le débat sur la révision de la Constitution - pour permettre, donc, d'effectuer un troisième mandat présidentiel - est un « débat normal ». Le chef de l'Etat s'est dit ouvert en tout cas à une réforme de la constitution par référendum. « Il a toutefois insisté sur son objectif principal : le retour de la stabilité et de la dignité de la RDC », note le site d'information. 7sur7 revient aussi sur cette conférence de presse dans un article très bref. Le président « a précisé que si la population congolaise lui demandait de revenir au front, il se mettrait à sa disposition ». Une annonce peu surprenante Ailleurs sur le continent, ces annonces étaient attendues. « Tshisekedi se dévoile enfin », s'exclame Le Djely à Conakry. « Les histoires de limitation de mandat, plus personne ne s'en soucie désormais en Afrique, commente le journal, notamment dans l'espace francophone ». « Le terrain est déjà balisé », lance La Nouvelle Tribune, au Bénin. « Depuis plusieurs mois, la majorité présidentielle prépare méthodiquement le terrain », explique le journal, qui rappelle que depuis plusieurs mois, députés et ministres évoquent ouvertement la possibilité d'un troisième mandat. Le président congolais « laisse ses lieutenants parler, les textes avancer et le temps s'écouler », résume La Nouvelle Tribune. « Félix Tshisekedi tombe enfin le masque! » grince, de son côté, Wakat Sera au Burkina Faso. « En plus de succomber au charme du troisième mandat, Félix Tshisekedi fait preuve d'une certaine maîtrise dans l'art du chantage », poursuit le journal, qui rappelle que le président congolais n'a pas exclu non plus de repousser l'échéance présidentielle en raison du conflit dans l'est. Mali : le pouvoir fait le point sur les attaques du 25 avril Le commandant Djibrila Maïga, sous-directeur des relations publiques de l'armée, a donné mardi 6 mai 2026 une conférence de presse sur les attaques du 25 avril. « Le message transmis est celui d'une armée prête à défendre la souveraineté du pays », retient Sahel Tribune qui cite ensuite le commandant : les groupes armés « sont actuellement en déroute, dit-il, soumis à une pression constante.» « L'armée s'attèle à sécuriser les axes routiers essentiels à l'approvisionnement », écrit de son côté Maliweb, alors que le blocus djihadiste met les habitants de la capitale sous pression. « Un effort particulier est porté sur le carburant, rapporte le journal, avec l'arrivée récente de plus de 850 camion-citerne à Bamako sous protection militaire ». Impact sur les liaisons aériennes « Le ciel malien se vide un peu plus », décrit Jeune Afrique qui se demande si les compagnies africaines peuvent « compenser l'absence de Corsair et Turkish Airlines », qui ont suspendu provisoirement leurs activités dans le pays. « Il n'y a plus de vol direct vers l'Europe », résume un tour-opérateur basé à Bamako et interrogé par le journal. En revanche, « le retrait progressif des compagnies européennes profite directement aux acteurs africains », remarque Jeune Afrique. « Air Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Tunisair », ils sont encore tous là, sur le tarmac de l'aéroport de Bamako. « Air Côte d'Ivoire reste de loin la compagnie qui profitera le plus de [ce] repli », « avec sept vols hebdomadaires et une liaison directe depuis Abidjan vers Paris ». « Cette situation, analyse un expert de l'aérien cité par JA, renforce Abidjan et Lomé comme hubs régionaux, tant sur la desserte régionale que pour les connexions vers Paris ».
Le conflit au Moyen-Orient se répercute sur l'économie africaine. C'est particulièrement le cas en ce mois d'avril sur le marché du bétail, durement touché. Les pays de la Corne exportent pratiquement toute leur production vers les pays du Golfe. Malgré le cessez-le-feu, les animaux sont toujours bloqués au port de Berbera, au Somaliland, principal point d'exportation du bétail. Le marché représente de quatre à cinq millions de têtes par an. La période est cruciale. La fin du ramadan, l'Aïd el-Fitr et la fête du sacrifice, le Hadj fin mai, représentent pour beaucoup d'exportateurs de bétail pratiquement l'intégralité de leur chiffre d'affaires sur l'année. Mais au port de Berbera, au Somaliland, de nombreux animaux restent à quai. « Beaucoup de monde parle uniquement du pétrole, explique Ridwan Ibrahim, directeur des opérations chez l'exportateur de bétail Qabyo Tire. Évidemment, le pétrole, c'est ce qui fait tourner le monde. Mais il y a aussi le bétail, l'alimentation qu'on oublie. Depuis le début de la guerre, nous n'avons pas exporté vers les pays du Golfe, à l'exception de l'Arabie saoudite, car nous pouvons passer par Bab-el-Mandeb. Mais pour des pays comme Bahreïn, le Qatar, le Koweït et les Émirats arabes unis, nous avons eu beaucoup d'annulations et nous n'avons pas pu y exporter à cause de la fermeture du détroit d'Ormuz. » Les prix des transporteurs ont aussi doublé, passant de 100 euros la tonne exportée à 200. Les éleveurs qui ont acheminé les animaux à pied ou en camion restent coincés au port en attendant que les bateaux repartent. Une situation difficile pour de nombreuses communautés de la région qui en dépendent. « Le bétail converge de très loin vers Berbera, c'est-à-dire de l'intérieur des espaces pastoraux de l'Éthiopie, de Somalie, y compris de Somalie du Sud, parfois même du nord du Kenya. affirme Géraldine Pinauldt, chercheure associée au Centre français des études éthiopiennes. Une partie du bétail va être exportée vers le Kenya, pour approvisionner les commerces et les villes en bétail vivant. Il y a une partie de ce bétail qui va également être exportée depuis le Kenya vers les pays du Golfe. » Selon la spécialiste, le marché représente 85% des exportations dans la région séparatiste de Somalie, le Somaliland. Pour la Somalie, c'est plus de la moitié. Pour l'Éthiopie, les exportations représentent officiellement beaucoup moins, mais une grande partie du marché demeure "informelle".Les infrastructures se développent pour abattre les animaux et exporter leur viande. Il existe une dizaine d'abattoirs modernes en Éthiopie tournés vers l'export. Pour Kelifa Hussein, président de l'Association éthiopienne des exportateurs de viande, il faut diversifier le marché : « Ethiopian Airlines dessert plus de 60 villes dans différents pays d'Afrique. Nous essayons donc d'exporter vers plusieurs pays africains pour moins dépendre des pays du Golfe. On a essayé de diversifier même avant le conflit. Nous avons exporté des échantillons vers certains pays pour tester le marché. Nous essayons de vendre en Guinée et au Sénégal. » Principal obstacle : les protocoles sanitaires. Pour obtenir une certification, il faut un accord bilatéral avec le pays destinataire. Un processus long à mettre en place. L'annonce du cessez-le-feu en Iran est une bonne nouvelle pour les acteurs du secteur, même s'ils restent prudents. Mais il faudra de nombreuses semaines avant un retour à la normale, si le détroit d'Ormuz s'ouvre durablement. À lire aussiCessez-le-feu au Moyen-Orient: «Un rapport de force se joue entre Israël et les États-Unis»
Episode 166 of the Award Travel 101 podcast introduces new team member Laura Kofoid, who joins host Angie Sparks for a casual conversation about her background and entry into the points-and-miles hobby. Laura shares how she discovered travel rewards after retiring from a long IT career and looking for a new hobby, eventually becoming deeply engaged in maximizing loyalty programs. The episode also highlights a fun community post debating airplane seat preferences, where most travelers favored window views but often chose aisle seats for practicality—except for parents, who frequently opt for the middle seat to sit between family members.In the news segment, Angie and Laura discuss several updates in the travel rewards world. These include a new partnership between Marriott and Ethiopian Airlines (though with a less favorable transfer ratio), changes to Cathay Pacific's Asia Miles award chart coming in May 2026, and the addition of Wyndham as a transfer partner for Bilt Rewards, further strengthening Bilt's growing ecosystem. They also critique a newly launched Amex business cash-back card, noting its high annual fee and lack of transferable rewards. Laura shares her recent strategy of picking up United business credit cards due to her Denver hub, while Angie continues searching for valuable new card offers.The episode wraps with a deeper “Meet the Mods” feature on Laura, where she reflects on her biggest wins—like using Hyatt points for a six-night stay in Kauai—and lessons learned, including costly booking mistakes and missed opportunities with sign-up bonuses. She explains her shift from full-price cruising to more strategic travel with upgraded flights and hotel stays. Laura emphasizes her preference for Chase and Amex ecosystems and offers a simple but valuable tip of the week: “HUCA” (Hang Up, Call Again), encouraging persistence when dealing with customer service in travel bookings.Episode Links:Marriott-Ethiopian PartnershipCathay DevaluationAmex Graphite BizBilt Adds WyndhamWhere to Find UsThe Award Travel 101 Facebook Community.To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1.You can also email us at 101@award.travelBuy your Award Travel 101 Merch hereReserve tickets to our Spring 2026 Meetup in Phoenix now. award.travel/phx2026Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at https://cardpointers.com/at101 for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you signup for your next card!Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN.
In the March 2026 AviDev Africa connectivity update, host Jon Howell and consultants Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially discuss how the Iran war and GCC corridor disruption are reshaping Africa-related air travel, creating short-term transit gains for Ethiopian, Kenya Airways, Uganda Airlines and Air Peace but driving major fare increases, insurance constraints, and severe jet-fuel supply-chain risks that could lead to rationing and technical stops. They review Ethiopian's schedule changes and debate the Atlanta restart, analyze Kenya Airways' Gatwick increase alongside worsening financial results, and detail Uganda Airlines' operational crisis, leadership changes, and wet-leased Ethiopian 787 operations. The episode also critiques Air Tanzania's planned Seychelles launch, covers Air Seychelles' wet-lease adjustments, notes Air Transat postponing Toronto–Accra, highlights Africa World Airlines' move to Embraer 190s, summarizes Air Peace's West Africa network retiming and Caribbean resumption, and discusses Enugu Air's AOC transition and ambitious fleet-growth claims. 00:00 March Update Kickoff 02:40 The Impact of the Iran war on Africa 05:04 Fuel Supply Crunch and impact 10:00 Fare and Load Factor Shock 20:43 How will Gulf Carriers react? 31:23 Kenya Airways Gatwick Boost 35:06 Kenya Airways Results And Outlook 42:10 Ethiopian Airlines to launch Atlanta Debate 44:24 Uganda Airlines Turmoil 51:58 Air Tanzania Seychelles Route 57:07 Indigo XLR Pivot to Africa 01:04:48 Indigo Strategy and Leadership Shift 01:09:43 Air Seychelles Wet Lease 01:16:25 Air Transat Shelves Toronto - Accra route 01:20:12 Africa World Airlines Adds E190 01:23:55 Air Peace Regional Network Shakeup 01:33:12 Enugu Air Fleet Growth 01:37:47 Wrap Up and Next Episode
Africa's Aviation Future: Insights from Henok Teffera ShawlExplore the promising growth and ongoing challenges within Africa's aviation sector through an in-depth interview with Henok T. Shawl, a seasoned expert in international relations and aviation, currently supporting Boeing's efforts on the continent. Discover how infrastructure, policy, and training are shaping the future of African aviation.Main Topics Covered:The role of Boeing and other stakeholders in developing African aviation infrastructure and capacityOpportunities from Africa's demographic growth, intra-African trade, and policy initiativesChallenges posed by high operating costs, fuel prices, and governance issuesThe potential of low-cost carriers (LCCs) and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) to transform the sectorThe importance of regulatory cooperation and regional integrations like the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM)Training and developing local aviation professionals for exponential growthKey Insights:Africa's airline industry has shown resilience despite disruptions, with a projected addition of 1,200 new aircraft over the next 20 years.The continent's passenger numbers are growing faster than other regions, driven by urbanization, a rising middle class, and policy initiatives like free trade agreements.Infrastructure investments—including the new $12 billion Bole International Airport expansion in Ethiopia—are critical for accommodating growth.The high cost of fuel in Africa remains a significant barrier but is coupled with efforts towards developing sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).Effective governance and professional management are vital; Ethiopian Airlines exemplifies a successful model.Collaboration among governments, the African Union, and industry players is accelerating policy harmonisation and regional market opening.Timestamps: 00:00 - The significance of establishing Boeing's Africa office in Addis Ababa 07:00 - The prospects and headwinds facing African airlines today 09:00 - The role of Boeing and industry groups in supporting policy implementation (SATA, SAATM) 11:00 - Infrastructure investments in airports across Africa as growth enablers 13:00 - Governance and professionalism as keys to airline success 15:00 - Projected demand for 1,700 new aircraft in Africa over 20 years 17:00 - The importance of intra-African trade and low-cost carriers in the continent's aviation landscape 20:00 - Training African professionals: Boeing's initiatives and regional workforce development 23:00 - The rise of low-cost carriers and infrastructure strategies for affordable travel 25:00 - Fuel costs and the shift towards sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in Africa 29:00 - Policy gaps and the need for accelerated government action to unlock Africa's aviation potential 32:00 - Boeing's role in growing the aviation ecosystem and supporting local manufacturing 33:00 - Final thoughts on collaboration, professional management, and future opportunities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Travelstart speaks to John Maytham about how customers flying overseas are being affected by the suspension of some airlines due to the conflict in Iran. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic, and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30 pm. CapeTalk fans call in to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of AviaDev Insight Africa, Jon Howell speaks with aviation consultant Miretab Tesfaye about the ambitious Bishoftu Airport project in Ethiopia. They discuss the airport's projected capacity, the strategic advantages and opportunities for Ethiopian Airlines, and the challenges it faces in a competitive Global aviation market. CONNECT WITH MIRETAB Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Bishoftu Airport Project 05:03 Miretab's Journey and Experience 09:25 Overview of Bishoftu Airport Details 16:17 Ethiopian Airlines' Competitive Advantage 22:58 Challenges and Opportunities for Ethiopian Airlines 29:51 Future of Bishoftu Airport and Its Impact
Dr. Rutendo Hwindingwi, founding director of Tribe Africa Advisory and author of Rumble in the Jungle Reloaded, looks at top business news around the continent with Stephen Grootes. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ethiopian Airlines, Mesfin Tasew, aviation leadership, African aviation, airline strategy, Vision 2040, infrastructure investment, MRO Services, airline culture, career achievements In this conversation, Mesfin Tasew, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, shares his extensive journey within the airline, highlighting the importance of leadership, strategic vision and a strong corporate culture in achieving success. He discusses the ambitious Vision 2040 for Ethiopian Airlines, the challenges faced by African aviation, and the critical investments in infrastructure and human capital necessary for future growth. Mesfin reflects on his more than 40 year career at Ethiopian Airlines, his achievements and the spirit of collaboration that has driven the airline's success.Takeaways*Mesfin Tasew has over 40 years of experience at Ethiopian Airlines*Leadership succession from within has been key to the airline's success*Ethiopian Airlines has a strong corporate culture that motivates employees*The airline's Vision 2040 aims to significantly increase passenger and cargo transport*Investment in infrastructure is crucial for the airline's growth*Ethiopian Airlines has operational autonomy, allowing for strategic decision-making without political interference*Challenges in African aviation include high operational costs and lack of cooperation among airlines* The new Bishoftu International Airport is a major investment for future growth* Training and developing internal talent is a key priority for Ethiopian Airlines* Mesfin reflects on a fulfilling career and the collaborative achievements of the airline.Chapters:00.00 Journey of a Leader: Mesfin Tasew's Background09:59 Ethiopian Airlines: A successful model19.47 Vision 2040: ambitious Goals for Ethiopian Airlines29.56 Challenges in African Aviation: A Broader Perspective36.11 Reflections on a Career: Achievements and Legacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The central focus of this latest Infra Dig podcast is a burgeoning airline that has the world sitting up to pay attention as it drives a fascinating expansion programme. IJGlobal editorial director Angus Leslie Melville speaks to 2 guests from Ethiopian Airlines – chief executive Mesfin Tasew and CFO Adamu Tadele – as well as regular speaker Ravi Suri, global head of sustainable finance and impact investing at KPMG. There are few airlines that compare with Ethiopian Airlines when it comes to growth history and company performance – all this achieved with government support from an administration that understands how to step back and let the professionals get on with it. Tune in to this latest episode for a 360 on a fascinating company and to hear about its plans to project finance a magnificent airport hub for Africa.
Send us a textThe Enigmatic Monarchy of Medieval Ethiopia | King Cam's Ujumbe PodcastStep back into the medieval highlands of Ethiopia—a world of moving capitals, powerful monarchs, complex royal succession, vibrant trade routes, and spiritual authority that shaped the Horn of Africa for centuries.
Send us a textThe Zagwe Dynasty: How Ethiopia Broke from Egypt's Church ControlIn this powerful installment of King Cam's Ujumbe Podcast, we explore Chapter 3 of The Ethiopians: A History by Richard Pankhurst — uncovering how the Zagwe Dynasty guided Ethiopia toward spiritual and political independence from Egyptian church authority.
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The Border Management Authority says it will impose the Ethiopian Airlines with a R15-thousand fine per passenger after disrupting what it believes was a human-trafficking operation at OR Tambo International Airport. BMA Officers intercepted 14 Ethiopians flagged through suspicious travel patterns, and in a separate incident stopped 16 Bangladeshis found with fraudulent visas. Acting Commissioner Jane Thupana says the operations reflect intensified festive-season security as the BMA cracks down on irregular migration and organised trafficking networks. For more on this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to BMA Acting Commissioner Jane Thupana
Ethiopian Airlines word beboet in verband met mensehandel. Die Departement van Basiese Onderwys word vanuit alle oorde gelukgewens met die tydige ingryping ná die uitlek van matriekvraestelle. Die Dierebeskermingsvereniging waarsku oor weggooi-troeteldiere.
*Subscribe to our mailing list to never miss another episode and stay up to date with event news: https://www.aviadev.com/keep-me-updated In this episode, we cover the latest route and fleet developments in African aviation. Topics include: 02:51 Ethiopian Airlines' Fleet Expansion at Dubai Air Show with more A350-900 and 737 Max 8s 11:10 Air Senegal's Surprising Boeing "Order" of 15 Boeing 737 MAX 8s 21:08 Air Côte d'Ivoire's landmark Embraer 4 x E175 Order. Read Behramjee's analysis 33:53 Ethiopian Airlines and Air Congo's ATR 72-600 Order 36:43 Flydubai's Massive Aircraft Orders from Airbus and Boeing and what it could mean for Africa 43:49 Emirates' New Routes to Cape Town and Nairobi 48:47 Kenya's Aviation Policy and Market Access Issues, plus challenges Facing Kenya Airways 01:00:33 Air Transat's New Routes to West Africa (Dakar, Senegal and Accra, Ghana) 01:14:32 Air Tanzania's New Vic Falls - Cape Town route 01:20:04 Farewell and AviaDev Connectivity Update 2025 Awards preview This month's guests are: Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE
Send us a textKing Piye vs Egypt | The Battle Kemet LostThis episode of King Cam's Ujumbe Podcast we will look at the differences in power struggles between Kemet and Ancient Nubia, highlighting how Nubians employed both military strength and spiritual tactics. Learn about Piye and his Nubian King conquest, which was more than a military campaign but also a Spiritual Warfare event.Journey back to 8th century BCE as we uncover the legendary campaign of King Piye of the Kushite Empire. The mighty ruler of Kush, who conquered Egypt not with brutality—but with divine purpose and spiritual power. The Victory Stela is one of the most powerful testaments to Black African leadership, cultural pride, and sacred kingship.In this episode, we decode the inscriptions of the stela, explore Piye's sacred motivations, and walk through his bold political strategy that unified Upper and Lower Egypt under Nubian rule by Nubian Pharaohs. Learn how the 25th Dynasty began, and why Piye's words still echo with timeless authority.What You'll Discover:Who was King Piye and why did he invade Egypt?The meaning behind the “Divine Victory” in the stela.The spiritual and military strategy of the Kushite king.Temples, horses, gods, and diplomacy—how Piye redefined African empire.The legacy of the Black Pharaohs and their revival of ancient Kemet.
Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members. We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members. You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this podcast episode include:Rumours abound that LOT Polish Airlines is nearing their completion of the acquisition of Smartwings, the largest airline in the Czech Republic.Marriott Hotels' "bespoke stay" partnership with Sonder Inc. comes to an abrupt halt, and 48 hours later, Sonder files for bankruptcy. I saw many chaotic stories of travellers having to cut their stay short and being left without accommodation.Ethiopian Airlines becomes the latest airline to sign up for Sabre Corporation's Mosaic platform.BCD Travel and Conferma partner to launch a virtual card acceptance rating, with which travellers and travel managers can see how well a hotel is able to process virtual cards.Virgin Atlantic shakes up their loyalty program with an initiative called "High Five". Rob Burgess explains what it is about here, and why he thinks they've been a bit too generous.A financing deal done by Virgin Atlantic reveals their Heathrow slots are worth $745M.Revolut has partnered with SAS - Scandinavian Airlines to let EuroBonus members convert their RevPoints into EuroBonus points.The most engaged post of the week by miles goes to Avi Meir from Perk on his views about having a work/life balance.Extra StoriesYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360. Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show
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Welcome to episode 118 of The Journey Is the Reward!We want to dive right into the main topic this week, but first, let's address the elephant in the control tower.We have zero listener feedback, the best part of the show when you write in. No questions from Listener Lu, the second-best part of the show. So it seems like the digital winds are calm, or maybe everyone is too busy packing their bags for our next adventure. Who knows…While the feedback section is experiencing a bit of radio silence, our listener audience is absolutely booming! We have a new listener in Zambia!Seriously, huge congratulations to friend-of-the-show and all-around super-helpful listener, Connie, who has given birth to a beautiful 7.25-pound baby boy! That's right, Connie, you've successfully completed the most demanding international flight of all, and landed a perfect new human. Welcome to the world, little one! We thank you, Connie, for helping us grow our audience!If you'd like to help Connie and the baby with a small fuel surcharge contribution, please send an email to Brian at Brian@TheJourneyIsTheReward.org, and he'll give you the information for a contribution via Remitly.Forget the gate agents, we are skipping the pre-flight checks and jumping right into the main event: The Journey Is The Reward listener trip to Southern Africa!The journey began with a bit of a turbulence warning courtesy of Ethiopian Airlines, but your intrepid host, Brian, was able to level the wings and resolve the issues before taking a United flight to Johannesburg. A quick stop to visit Momma Coleman in New Jersey for some essential pre-flight nourishment (and probably a very stern warning about remembering his fleece and passport), and then he was officially airborne.The stress of international travel only continued with a tight connection in South Africa—the kind of connection that makes you wish you had an afterburner installed on your carry-on luggage. But thanks to the super-friendly airport staff, Brian was able to successfully navigate the terminal like seasoned ground crew, making his gate just in time. Upon final arrival in Cape Town, South Africa, Brian finally met up with Barb, Malin, Jim, and Gerrit for the start of three days of city sightseeing and country wine tasting.Stay tuned to hear how Brian managed to keep his V-speeds in check while tasting all that excellent South African vino!And as always, our ears are blessed by the utterly soul-stirring, goosebump-inducing sounds of the Madalitso Youth Choir! Their Welcome and Goodbye songs, recorded straight from the Royal Livingston Hotel in Zambia, are pure magic.
Landmark Technologies, an Irish provider of IT and cybersecurity services, has announced that it is helping to secure daily operations for in-flight entertainment provider Inflight Dublin. Together, Landmark and Inflight Dublin's IT team have developed a customised cybersecurity solution tailored to Inflight Dublin's specific needs. This integrated solution counters rising cyber threats, safeguards critical data, and provides a secure foundation for innovative in-flight entertainment solutions that enhance the passenger experience. Headquartered in Dublin and with locations in North America, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, Inflight Dublin provides blockbuster movies, popular TV programmes, music, apps, games, and moving maps to leading airlines worldwide. These include Qatar Airways, Condor Flugdienst GmbH, Copa Airlines, Gulf Air, Philippine Airlines, Sunclass Airlines, and Ethiopian Airlines. As Inflight Dublin collaborates closely with Hollywood studios to provide top content for customers, data security is paramount. The nature of the business requires many employees to travel overseas, and Landmark secures all devices and networks for the company's 55-strong team - wherever they're working. As cyber threats continue to grow more sophisticated, Landmark works closely with Inflight Dublin's internal IT team to provide rapid response and remediation should an incident occur. In addition, the tailored solution is boosting resilience for Inflight Dublin with onsite and offsite data backups to ensure business continuity in the event of an incident. Regular penetration testing identifies any cybersecurity gaps or vulnerabilities, and Landmark provides cybersecurity awareness training to employees. Landmark's technology, seamlessly integrated with Inflight Dublin's bespoke solutions, enables a secure, immersive, and uninterrupted entertainment experience for airline passengers. Inflight Dublin recently completed a major IT infrastructure upgrade, deploying data centre-grade systems engineered for fault tolerance, redundancy, and maximum uptime. This enhancement ensures the continued rapid delivery of content and publication updates to in-flight entertainment systems worldwide including Inflight Dublin's own wireless platform, Everhub. Additionally, Inflight Dublin recently announced a new partnership with TED to bring thought-provoking TED Talks to its onboard content offering. Pat Nolan, Director of IT & Information Security, Inflight Dublin, said: "Against the backdrop of a changing cyber landscape, this advanced security solution from Landmark and our teams gives us the confidence to continue to roll out our services, safe in the knowledge that our data and operations are fully protected. Effective cybersecurity is of the utmost importance in the aviation industry, and we are committed to providing secure solutions for customers which offer passengers an engaging and entertaining in-flight experience. In addition, even when located in different regions and time zones, our teams can work and collaborate securely to ultimately drive innovation for the business." Ken Kelleher, Managing Director, Landmark Technologies, said: "We are providing peace of mind and resilience for Inflight Dublin as the company continues to grow and evolve. Seamless access to movies and TV is a top priority for many airlines and as customers' needs become more complex, our ultra-secure services reduce cyber risk and enhance capabilities. Meanwhile, our customer-first ethos and proactive support is crucial for Inflight Dublin, particularly as its team is often dispersed. Landmark is enabling Inflight Dublin to take off and deliver its services quickly and efficiently, while future proofing operations and supporting seamless scalability in line with business growth." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantast...
Nigeria Thwarts Mass Shipping Cocaine, Others To Australia, Turkey, UK, UAEhttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/nigeria-thwarts-mass-shipping-cocaine-others-to-australia-turkey-uk-uae/#NDLEA #Bangkok #Australia #Turkey #UAE #UK ©October 14th, 2025 ®October 14, 2025 1:30 am Attempts by different groups of criminal suspects to ship quantities of cocaine, and other illicit-drugs to the United Arab Emirates, UAE, United Kingdom, UK, Turkey, Australia among other countries have been thwarted by men of the Nigeria anti illicit-drugs police, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, just as, the security operatives arrested a suspect, Ejiofor Godwin Emeka, a 52-year old businessman who concealed 127 wraps of cocaine in his stomach, private part while traveling from Bangkok, Thailand via Ethiopian Airlines. #OsazuwaAkonedoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/osazuwaakonedo--4980924/support.Kindly support us for more productivity and efficiency in news delivery.Visit our donation page: DonateYou can also use our Mobile app for more news in different formats: CLICK TO DOWNDLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY STORE
Send us a textThe Kandake Queens & Esoteric Knowledge of Ancient Kush (Podcast) On King Cam Ujumbe Podcast let's discover the spiritual science, esoteric knowledge, and sacred rituals of the Kushite priesthood. Learn how the people of Kush aligned with the cosmos, harnessed energetic alchemy, and built sacred sites like the Lion Temple of Naqa, dedicated to the mysterious lion-headed god Apedemak—a symbol of higher consciousness and solar intelligence. Explore the rich history of the kingdom of kush and its profound connections to Kemet. This video delves into the kingdom of kush, the political influence, and the esoteric practices that shaped this ancient civilization. Discover the significance of the Lion Temple of Naka and the role of feminine leadership in this fascinating era. ⚡️ Whether you're a student of African history, a seeker of spiritual truth, or someone reclaiming ancestral wisdom, this is your portal to a world where queens ruled like gods and the stars guided nations.
In this episode, we cover the latest route and fleet developments in African aviation. Topics include the arrival of Embraer's E2 aircraft in the Airlink fleet and its strategic significance, the burgeoning route developments by Middle Eastern carriers into Nairobi, the operational changes at Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania's new routes to Accra and Lagos, and Etihad's planned seasonal entry into Zanzibar. This month's guests are: Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE 3 mins Airlink's New Embraer E2 Fleet 09:04 Speculations on Airlink's Route Expansion 27 mins Flydubai to launch Nairobi and a general discussion on GCC Carriers in East Africa 37 mins KQ's Existential Crisis and Strategic Challenges 40 mins KQ's New Route 42:14 Air Tanzania's New Route to Accra 49 mins Ethiopian Airlines' Dominance in Zanzibar as Etihad enters the market in 2026 64 mins RwandAir's Upgraded Mombasa-Zanzibar Flight
Welcome to the September edition of the AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update for 2025, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are: Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE Topics covered this month: Ethiopian Airlines reporting a $1.05 Billion profit on $7.6 Billion revenue ADD-ABV going 10 weekly from 28OCT25 12th weekly TNR, reducing NOS from Jan-Mar, SEZ reduction Jan-Mar. 4th daily EBB Group CEO Mesfin Tasew to retire in 2026 Rwandair report a $93m half-year loss KGL MBA ZNZ 3x weekly route launching in December 2025 An additional A330 coming from QR Tanzania's new taxes + mandatory insurance and the potential impact on demand Air Tanzania to launch Lagos from 13SEP25 3x weekly using a 737Max Uganda Airlines report a $76m loss for 2024-5 Kenya Airways report a loss of $94m for the first half of 2025 Qatar to launch a 3rd daily NBO, Lagos back to 14x weekly, JNB up to 18x, CPT 12x, upguage others like CMN FlyNAS to launch Riyadh- Nairobi from 2 October, 3 x week SAA to launch Gaborone flights in November, A330 wetlease from Hi-Fly Proflight Zambia will launch flights 3 x week from Lusaka via Livingstone to Windhoek starting March 3 2026. Airlink may suspend ticket sales in Mozambique and will increase JNB-BLZ flights to 6x weekly from October. KLM - reduces KGL and EBB from 7 to 3 weekly in NW25, CPT increasing 7 to 11 weekly (previously announced) Air Cote D'Ivoire is taking delivery of an A330 on 4th September and has loaded ADJ-CDG for sale
Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members. We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members. You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this podcast episode include - Qantas gets fined $90m for the illegal dismissal of 1,800+ staff during the pandemic.What are you most frustrating issues when staying in hotels? Robert Kiernan's post about this got some interesting comments.Wizz Air teams up with Travelfusion to target the corporate market.The U.S. Department of Transportation unveils a new website where you can lodge complaints against airlines. https://lnkd.in/dqCV-GhsDelta Air Lines and United Airlines are facing class action lawsuits after passengers who paid for window seats were placed next to solid cabin walls with no windows.Webjet Group buys corporate OBT Locomote for $17M.A post by Elias Gezahegn from Ethiopian Airlines about NDC test case scenarios proves popular.The most engaged post of the week goes to Rafat Ali and his post about Skift's role in the industry. He mentions a particular recent case which illustrates the difficult position of reporting facts or news - it's not always popular.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360. Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show
In November 1996, a routine Ethiopian Airlines flight left Addis Ababa… but it would never reach its intended destination. What began as an ordinary journey quickly spiralled into chaos at 30,000 feet, leaving passengers and crew facing unthinkable terror in the skies. This week, we explore the story of Flight 961 — a case that shocked the world, tested the limits of survival, and raised chilling questions about what really happens when control of an aircraft is lost. If you would like to support us on Patreon and gain access to exclusive bonus content, you can find us here: www.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast If you would like to GIFT a Patreon membership to a special someone, head to www.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast/gift If you would like to buy us a coffee (or wine!), hit the link below: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/seeingredtw Get your merch here: www.seeingredpodcast.co.uk Theme music arranged and composed by Holly-Jane Shears - check her work out at www.soundcloud.com/DeadDogInBlackBag Co-Producer: Ade Parsley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In November 1996, a routine Ethiopian Airlines flight left Addis Ababa… but it would never reach its intended destination. What began as an ordinary journey quickly spiralled into chaos at 30,000 feet, leaving passengers and crew facing unthinkable terror in the skies. This week, we explore the story of Flight 961 — a case that shocked the world, tested the limits of survival, and raised chilling questions about what really happens when control of an aircraft is lost. If you would like to support us on Patreon and gain access to exclusive bonus content, you can find us here: www.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast If you would like to GIFT a Patreon membership to a special someone, head to www.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast/gift If you would like to buy us a coffee (or wine!), hit the link below: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/seeingredtw Get your merch here: www.seeingredpodcast.co.uk Theme music arranged and composed by Holly-Jane Shears - check her work out at www.soundcloud.com/DeadDogInBlackBag Co-Producer: Ade Parsley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members. We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members. You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this podcast episode include - Clive Wratten exposes the true income Heathrow makes from parking charges, at a whopping £171m. He also explains to us why it failed to deliver any of the benefits propagated by the airport.In a move heavily criticised by airlines and IATA, 8 countries propose an ‘aviation solidarity coalition on premium flyers', a tax on premium cabin travellers.Ethiopian Airlines plans to launch an Addis Ababa to Australia route.CWT adds a natural language query tool to their travel data analytics platform, which they claim “mirrors a real conversation” by allowing follow-up questions to give clients a deeper insight into their travel data.Pieter Elbers calls out Europe's obsession with green issues, saying it was hurting its airlines and holding back economies.The EU announces plans to spend €2.8 billion on 94 transport projects, with rail projects accounting for 77 per cent of the total spending.Virgin Atlantic announces major overhauls on it's products including fully refurbishing their Boeing 787 aircraft, with the end of 'coffin class', in a move that will see the number of economy seats slashed. Congratulations to Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline, on marking their 40th anniversary since their first-ever flight.Extra StoriesYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360. Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show
Welcome to the June edition of the AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update for 2025, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are: Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE Topics covered this month: The impact of the Trump travel ban on Africa's airlines, with a deep dive into Ethiopian Airlines' next moves in the market Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways announcement on 1st July and what it could mean, plus a brief discussion on the fleet and growth plan (more to come next month) Airlink's order of 10 E2-195s, which start to arrive from September. How will they be used now the airline has applied for Cape Town - Lagos and Accra, plus Johannesburg to Mauritius and Zanzibar. Air Cote d'Ivoire suspending routes to Casablanca and Johannesburg The impact of this on SAA who serve Abidjan Air Peace announcing new flights from Abuja to London Heathrow 4 x week from October. Will it work? Zambia Airways launched Lusaka- Harare Africa World Airlines launched Ouagadougou 1 July. What does this mean for the Sahel region and AWA's network? ITA rumours around serving Abidjan and Lagos plus Zanzibar in Northern Hemisphere Winter Air Tanzania's Johannesburg- Zanzibar schedule If you enjoyed the episode, please share it with your network or leave us a review. All event sessions and the vodcast is available on the AviaDev YouTube Channel
This session was recorded on Friday, 13th June at the AviaDev Africa event in Zanzibar. Ato Mesfin Tasew Bekele, the Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, shares his remarkable journey from an engineering trainee to leading Africa's largest airline. Mesfin discusses his extensive experience in various roles within Ethiopian Airlines, the unique management culture of the airline, the significant strides in human resource development, and future infrastructure projects. The episode features João Po Jorge, Former CEO of LAM Mozambique Airlines and a 2024 award recipient, plus Ato Girma Wake, for whom the award is named.
Send us a textWelcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 23 of 2025. This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel. This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in under 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast -London bound Air India flight crashesPwC tempers 2025 Hotel ForecastFAA caps flights at Newark AirportPath cleared for Overland SupersonicJetstar Asia is set to close this summerSilver Airways ceases operationsIcelandic Carrier PLAY Airlines Drops All U.S. FlightsSAS, WestJet to Launch CodeshareLufthansa, ITA Airways to Expand CodeshareEtihad and Ethiopian Airlines' codeshare agreement takes offAmerican introduces Instant UpgradeMarriott introduces Marriott MediaAlaska to Expand 737 Premium Seating, FeaturesAlaska Airlines plans first Europe routePorter Airlines Launches Four New RoutesYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360. Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show
Welcome to the April edition of the AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update for 2025, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are: Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE Topics covered this month: Ethiopian Airlines to launch to Sharjah 4 x week and go double daily to Lagos from July. Qantas is rumoured to be launching Perth-Johannesburg in December 3 x week Etihad to increase flights from Nairobi to double daily in December Deep dive into the London-Africa dynamic and how London Gatwick has improved it's share of African traffic Air Sierra Leone launching to London Gatwick from Freetown in June with one of our commentators heavily involved Condor expanding services to Cape Town and Johannesburg from November Africa World Airlines launching flights to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso from 3 June Kenya Airways summer schedule changes and west Africa operation Listen to Sean's commentary on SAA here
Welcome to the March edition of the AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update for 2025, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are: Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE Topics this month include: Recap and feedback on Uganda Airlines' new LGW route Kenya Airways report a $42 million profit and continues to tweak its schedules and navigate operational challenges Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Partnership. Who stands to gain the most and what's behind it? Deep Dive Topic 1: Understanding the importance and changing dynamic of the China market to Ethiopian Airlines' network. Deep Dive Topic 2: US-South Africa schedule changes as Delta and United lean in to Cape Town and away from Johannesburg Fastjet to launch Harare-Lusaka from 9th April Airlink to boost Nairobi to 10 x week and Lusaka to 10x day Singapore Airlines increasing Johannesburg to 10x week in April and 12x from June Gulf Air to return to Nairobi on 2nd June after a 13 year hiatus Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe and share it with someone from your network who may benefit from listening.
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Welcome to the first edition of the AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update for 2025, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are: Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE In this bumper episode, we cover the following stories: ✈️ Ethiopian Airlines to launch Hyderabad 3 x week from June ✈️ SAA opening a daily flight to Dar-Es-Salaam on 20th January ✈️ Air Sierra Leone launching operations with Freetown-Lagos using Embraer ERJ 145 ✈️ British Airways increasing service to Nairobi in Summer 2025 and the impact on Kenya Airways and Uganda Airlines' ambitions in this market ✈️ Lufthansa Group deep dive: Brussels Airlines increasing its long haul fleet and sub-Saharan expansion to 56 weekly flights. ✈️ Discover to launch Seychelles 2 x week from October 2025 ✈️ ITA joining the Lufthansa Group and what this means for African connectivity ✈️ Air Arabia launching service to Addis Ababa from Sharjah ✈️ Turkish Airlines' expansion into Tanzania ✈️ Emirates increasing frequencies to Madagascar ✈️ Latest on the South African market and ownership ruling If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe to the podcast to never miss another episode and share this episode with someone in your network who would benefit from listening.
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*) Israel issues flee or die ultimatum in northern Gaza The Israeli military has issued a new ultimatum for tens of thousands of Palestinians in several areas in the northern Gaza, who have nowhere left to go, ordering them to flee ahead of a possible military invasion. The military statement ordered Palestinians to flee towards "shelters" in western Gaza City, claiming it as a "safe area." The Israeli army ordered all those in the 10 neighbourhoods and areas of Al-Salateen, Al-Atatra, Al-Seifa, Al-Karama, and Al-Ghabn to evacuate. *) Biden picks pro-Israel official to direct US policy on Palestine The Biden administration has appointed a senior diplomat seen as a proponent of lethal weapons transfers to Israel to a new role in shaping US policy on the Israel's war on Gaza. Mira Resnick is taking over the role of the deputy assistant secretary for Israeli-Palestinian affairs in the State Department's Middle East office after Andrew Miller left the position. Resnick's appointment raised concern among some foreign policy professionals, and was seen as "alarming" by opponents of President Joe Biden's unconditional support for Israel's war on Gaza. *) Hundreds of Asian refugees trapped at Sao Paulo's airport Hundreds of asylum seekers from India, Nepal and Vietnam have been stuck in Brazil's Sao Paulo's international airport for weeks in alarming conditions. At least 666 irregular migrants without visas were waiting to enter Brazil with the added uncertainty that the government plans to tighten entry rules on the flow of foreigners using Brazil as a stopover to get to the United States and Canada. *) Türkiye, Russia resume joint patrols in northern Syria The Turkish National Defence Ministry has announced that Türkiye and Russia have resumed their joint ground patrols in northern Syria, suspended last October due to the deteriorating security situation in the region. The joint patrols are conducted in the Peace Spring Operation as per the Sochi agreement signed between Ankara and Moscow on 22 October 2019. *) Don't use Somaliland country code, Somalia tells airlines Flydubai and Ethiopian Airlines have removed "Somaliland" from their websites after Somalia issued an ultimatum to the carriers, demanding not to use references to the "unrecognised breakaway region" when booking flights. Somalia's government, through its Civil Aviation Authority, sent the warning to Ethiopian Airlines and Flydubai, saying that failing to comply with the directive would bar them from flying over Somalia's airspace.
Send us a Text Message.Linking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members. We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members. You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this session include -German rail operator Deutsche Bahn will cut up to 30,000 jobs over the next five years after posting a net loss of €1.2 billion for the first half of 2024.Ryanair announced distribution agreements with two major providers this week.SeatBoost integrates with Accelya Group, making their service available to airlines on the Accelya FLX Platform.Whilst still hoping to be carbon neutral by 2050, Air New Zealand withdrew from a previous plan to reduce their emissions by nearly 29% by 2030.Australian carrier Rex Airlines goes into administration.AirAsia reports an impressive 42% YoY passenger growth in Q2 2024.Ethiopian Airlines revenue increased by 14% to $7b in 2023/2024 on the back of a 23% jump in passenger numbers.Spanish regulators fine Booking.com nearly €414m for "abusing their dominant position".The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority is referring the American Express Global Business Travel acquisition of CWT for further scrutiny. You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360. Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the Show.
Taken at gunpoint, Two PETA activists and an 11-year-old were held by Ethiopian police. For how long? But Jason Baker says what they endured is nothing compared to the monkeys transported to U.S. labs by Ethiopian Airlines. See more at PETA.org The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 9 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Contact us at PETA.org Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Follow host Emil Guillermo on X@emilamok Get this podcast and Emil's secret podcast at www.YouTube.com/@emilamok1 See more and contact emil at www.amok.com Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! Released Aug. 7, 2024 Copyright,©2024, all rights reserved.
We hear from Dr. Thaer Ahmad, a Palestinian American doctor who spent time in Gaza trying to administer to a civilian population under relentless siege. Plus, Constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, takes apart the Supreme Court's decision to grant the president of the United States the powers of a king. Dr. Thaer Ahmad is a Palestinian-American emergency physician who has made numerous relief trips to Gaza. Dr. Ahmad is Assistant Program Director for the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Chicago's Advocate Christ Medical Center. He also serves as the Global Health Director and Medical Ethics Director for the Emergency Department at Advocate Christ. Dr. Ahmad is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago and a board member for MedGlobal, a medical humanitarian NGO that works at building healthcare capacity and reducing health inequities globally.I don't think [Palestinian healthcare workers] get enough credit for what they've had to deal with over these last several months… These doctors are also displaced. Their families are displaced. They are living out of tents and they are showing up every day at the hospital to treat the community that's there. They've not been paid—the health ministry collapsed—they have no money. They're totally dependent on the scarce aid that gets in. These doctors are showing up to work when they should be in line at the bakeries that are producing some of the bread—where they should be in line collecting some of the aid that's being distributed. But they're showing up.Dr. Thaer AhmadI work with MedGlobal. They're doing fantastic work on the ground. They're in Gaza—more than 110 physicians and nurses who are Gazans are running medical points throughout the Gaza Strip. They have a malnutrition center that they're also using to help with the starvation that we were talking about. So I think that that's an excellent organization to contribute to—medglobal.org .Dr. Thaer AhmadBruce Fein is a Constitutional scholar and an expert on international law. Mr. Fein was Associate Deputy Attorney General under Ronald Reagan and he is the author of Constitutional Peril: The Life and Death Struggle for Our Constitution and Democracy, and American Empire: Before the Fall.[On Trump v. United States]: The court gave nothing more than the equivalent of, “We know when it's not immune when we see it, but otherwise you try to guess what that's going to be.”Bruce FeinIt's a judicial counter-revolution. It's a violation because it basically turns the Constitution into a scrap of paper—it means whatever the Justices want it to mean. It doesn't have to find even a single word in the Constitution to justify the opinion.Bruce FeinIt's really a judicial coup d'etat that occurred on July 1, 2024. It's hard to fathom the belief that these six judges think they're going to get away with it. There is going to be all kinds of damage to all kinds of people—regardless of their political labels—and there's going to be a big pushback. Do they think they're going to get away with it? These unelected, lifetime-position judges?Ralph NaderNews 7/10/24 In Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantis1. Haaretz reports that in the immediate wake of the October 7th attack, the Israeli Defense Forces implemented the ominously named “Hannibal directive” which “directs the use of force to prevent soldiers being taken into captivity.” In other words, the explicit order of the Israeli military was for Israelis to kill Israeli soldiers to prevent them from being taken hostage by Hamas, in order to deny the group leverage in negotiations. As Haaretz reports, this directive also put civilian lives at risk. The Hannibal Directive had been a secretive but official Israeli policy since the 1986 capture of three soldiers by Hezbollah in Lebanon, but was formally revoked in 2016. 2. Lancet, the prestigious British medical journal, has published a study estimating that as many as 186,000 people have been killed in Gaza as a direct or indirect result of the genocidal Israeli military campaign. This casualty count, far higher than the commonly cited figure of under 40,000, supports estimates offered by advocates. If accurate, this would mean Israel has wiped out nearly 8% of the total population of the Gaza Strip. 3. Due to previous legal entanglements, the United Autoworkers union is subject to a consent decree with the federal government. Included within this consent decree is a federal monitor assigned to the union. Yet, the Detroit News reports that this monitor, Neil Barofsky, went far beyond his mandate to pressure the union over its position on the crisis in Gaza. According to this report, following UAW's official call for ceasefire, Barofsky called UAW president Shawn Fain to share his “concerns” about the union's position. Later, Barofsky signed off on an email which included an ADL complaint about the union's call for a ceasefire. Benjamin Dictor, outside counsel for the UAW, wrote to Barofsky saying “Your call to President Fain on an issue so blatantly outside of the Monitor's jurisdiction was inappropriate…[and] represents a surprising lack of integrity.” 4. More misbehavior from the ADL is on display in a recent expose from the Guardian. According to this report, based on a leaked internal memo from 2020, “the ADL collected information on a Black Indianapolis activist, Tatjana Rebelle, who worked on Deadly Exchange, a national campaign against an ADL-backed program to send US police officials for training with the Israeli military.” Rebelle is quoted in this piece saying “It scared the s**t out of me…It stopped me from moving forward because I don't want to put people in my life at risk – I work with youth, so it stopped me in my tracks.” The ADL calls itself the “leading anti-hate organization in the world,” with a straight face. 5. AP reports Boeing has taken the deal offered by the Department of Justice, and will “will plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge stemming from two crashes of 737 Max jetliners that killed 346 people.” The plea deal, which must still be approved by a federal judge, dictates that Boeing must pay an additional $243.6 million fine and submit to independent monitor-ship for three years, among other provisions. Ike Riffel, whose sons Melvin and Bennett died in the Ethiopian Airlines crash, is quoted saying “Boeing has paid fines many a time…When people start going to prison, that's when you are going to see a change.” 6. President Biden shows no intention of stepping aside as the Democratic nominee. This is despite open calls from prominent Democratic lawmakers, such as Jerrold Nadler and Adam Schiff, as well as a full-blown revolt from major Democratic donors like Abigail Disney. Recent polls show Biden losing most swing states by a substantial margin, including an AARP poll in Wisconsin showing him running 12 points behind Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin. Infuriating many of those who wish to avoid a second Trump term, Axios reports “President Biden indicated…[in his interview with George Stephanopolous] that he would be at peace if he lost to former President Trump ‘as long as I gave it my all.'” 7. Hurricane Beryl is ravaging Texas, leaving millions without power, according to CNN. This widespread power outage will only compound an incoming heatwave, with the Houston heat index reaching 100 degrees on Tuesday. Las Vegas hit a record high temperature of 120 degrees the same day, per Fox 5. As many have remarked, this is likely to be the coldest summer for the rest of our lives. 8. The Daily Beast reports the Pope has excommunicated Carlo Maria Vigano, an ultra-conservative archbishop who served as the Vatican's ecclesiastical diplomat to Washington from 2011 to 2016. A long time opponent of Pope Francis, Vigano has become increasingly unhinged in his criticisms, including accusing the supreme pontiff of being a “servant of Satan.” Other wild claims he has made in recent years include retweeting a Marjorie Taylor Greene post stating that “The Covid vaccines are killing people,” and calling Black Lives Matter protests the machinations of “the children of darkness.” Vigano was accused of schism and found guilty. 9. In the United Kingdom, the New Arab reports five pro-Gaza independent candidates won seats in the House of Commons, including Shockat Adam, who defeated shadow Cabinet minister Jonathan Ashworth. Most prominent of these however is Left-wing luminary and former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, who successfully defended his seat in Islington North after being expelled from the Labour Party over his criticism of Israel. Reuters reports that upon his victory, Corbyn said voters are “looking for a government that on the world stage will search for peace, not war.” 10. Finally, beating all expectations, the French Left emerged victorious from the second round of legislative elections. The New Popular Front lead by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, won the most seats, followed by Macron's centrist bloc, after the two formed a “Republican Front” to defeat the Far-right, led by Marine Le Pen. Now, negotiations are underway to choose the country's next Prime Minister, according to France24. Mélenchon has campaigned on a very simple platform, stating “I'm not saying we will create a paradise from one day to the next, but we will put an end to hell.” This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Two deadly crashes and a mid-air door blowout have rocked the reputation of Boeing, with questions intensifying about the quality of its planes.Concerns about the 737 MAX aircraft peaked when a hole opened up on the side of an Alaska Airlines flight in January this year. Today, Jerry Useem, who's been investigating Boeing for more than two decades, charts the firm's departure from in-house manufacturing. He's been writing for the Atlantic magazine about how Boeing switched its focus to its stock price and what that meant for the safety of its aircraft.Featured: Jerry Useem, contributing writer at The Atlantic
In this episode, Mike discusses fifth freedom flights and their travel hacking implications. He highlights several airlines that operate fifth freedom routes, including Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Air France, Gulf Air, and Ethiopian Airlines. Resources:Weekend Round Up Newsletter: https://newsletter.dailydrop.com/forms/d7b781f6-5522-40bb-a818-f7cf9810662f Episode Time Stamps:01:33 Introduction to Fifth Freedom Flights03:13 Emirates Fifth Freedom Routes05:52 Singapore Airlines Fifth Freedom Routes08:04 Air France Fifth Freedom Route09:51 Gulf Air Fifth Freedom Route10:53 Ethiopian Airlines Fifth Freedom Routes13:58 Other considerationsKeep Up With Daily Drop: Read the newsletter: https://www.dailydrop.com Join the Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailydroplounge Check out our top cards: https://dailydrop.com/pages/our-top-credit-cards Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailydrop/ Hang out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DailyDrop Prefer a video podcast? Head over here: https://www.youtube.com/@DailyDropPodcast
Jacob and Rob take a deeper look at a recent World Bank study that purports to show how countries can increase investment…and in so doing reduce poverty and inequality. They tease out some of the assumptions the report makes but also point out how to think about the countries that will succeed in a multipolar world. They also check in on a few geopolitical hotspots: the Red Sea, Ecuador, and Germany…before a mea culpa about Ethiopian Airlines. --Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro (03:14) - Red Sea Update(14:00) - The World Bank(24:40) - Let's talk about state institutions(32:43) - Multipolarity, protectionism, & the destabilizing influence of unchecked capital flows(40:53) - Germany(45:50)- Ecuador: What cocaine and the Catholic Church have in common(54:07) - USA, USA, USA--Referenced in the Show:Protectionism: https://www.fdiintelligence.com/content/data-trends/protectionism-trade-restrictions-reach-an-alltime-high-826372023 Global Cocaine Report:https://www.unodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/cocaine/Global_cocaine_report_2023.pdfWorld Bank 2024 Economic Prospects: https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/7a21a380-5c54-4a8d-9c54-22180abb1adb/content--CI Site: cognitive.investmentsJacob Site: jacobshapiro.comJacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShapSubscribe to the Newsletter: bit.ly/weekly-sitrep--Cognitive Investments is an investment advisory firm, founded in 2019 that provides clients with a nuanced array of financial planning, investment advisory and wealth management services. We aim to grow both our clients' material wealth (i.e. their existing financial assets) and their human wealth (i.e. their ability to make good strategic decisions for their business, family, and career).--Disclaimer: Cognitive Investments LLC (“Cognitive Investments”) is a registered investment advisor. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Cognitive Investments and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure.The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. You should consult your attorney or tax advisorThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
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