On December 2nd, 2024, Air Sierra Leone is set to commence operations with a 6-hour flight from Freetown (FNA) to London Gatwick (LGW). The Sierra Leone Transport and Aviation Minister has announced the launch of a new private airline as a private venture aimed at offering travel options for passengers.

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UPDATE: October 26, 2024: Air Sierra Leone Delays the Launch of Flight Bookings from Freetown to London Gatwick due to technical issues.

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Effective Thursday 5th September 2019, the West African country, Sierra Leone, has through its Immigration Department and Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs introduced a new "Visa On Arrivals Policy" which now allows visitors from different countries to travel to Sierra Leone where they can get their respective Visas on arrival at a minimum cost of US $28 for African countries and US $80 for other countries in the world. Sierra Leone Becomes "Visa On Arrival" Country.

By Sylvester Samba

UPDATE: To apply for a "Visa upon Arrival," complete the eVisa online application  before departure. Read the updated article for more information.

The recent video posted by one user (@italiankate) has made headlines, receiving over 8.1 million views. This popularity has been due to viewers’ concerns regarding a difficult traveler situation. The video documents the reactions of passengers on a flight from Puerto Rico to Miami. This flight was due to depart on Saturday, August 3 at around 5:30 p.m. Flight 2421 was supposed to be a breeze since the journey should have only been around two hours and 30 minutes.

Sarah Rand | Mon, August 12, 2024, at 3:11 PM EDT

You may no longer need to go to the post office to renew your passport. The State Department is running a trial for online passport renewals and plans to fully open the system for online renewals in the coming months.

A cosmopolitan like no other—it attracts expats from all over the world, coming together in this bustling city with a foreign population of over 85%.

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Australian passport holders can now travel to 189 overseas destinations without having to secure a visa beforehand.

Source: SBS News

Two Transportation Security Administration agents are facing charges for allegedly stealing from passengers' luggage.

The two agents in question — Josue Gonzalez and Labarrius Williams — were allegedly caught in the act on camera, with the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office releasing surveillance footage of the crimes.

The number of countries on the UK Covid travel red list will be cut from 54 to seven, the government says.

South Africa, Brazil, and Mexico come off the red list, which requires travelers to quarantine in an approved hotel at their cost for 10 full days.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the changes begin on Monday and "mark the next step" in opening travel.

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You will only be allowed entry if you are a British or Irish National or have residence rights in the UK.

via Sierra Leone Telegraph

Sierra Leone: Post-COVID19: Travel

The Government of Sierra Leone and Ministry of Transport and Aviation, the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority, Sierra Leone Airports Authority, and the National COVID-19 Emergency Response Centre (NaCOVERC). Publish the following safety and public health guidelines shall be strictly adhered to by all arriving and departing passengers to /from the Freetown International Airport - Lungi.

In video: The Future of Travel.

ETIHAD Airways, the national airline of the UAE, become the first airline to implement a new technology that would screen airline passengers to help identify at-risk passengers. The technology is in the trial phase, as published by The National on July 11, 2020.

By Theo Edwards

Abidjan, Bamako, Banjul, Bissau, Conakry, Freetown, Nouakchott, and Praia are available over Dakar on a two-way basis, with connections within about two hours in both directions. London – Freetown, for example, is a market of ~36,000 passengers, with timings as follows:

• Freetown – Dakar: 1945 – 2230; Dakar – London: 0015 – 0625

• London – Dakar: 0750 – 1405; Dakar – Freetown: 1600 – 1845

By Theo Edwards: Source: anna aero (airline network news and analysis)

Idris Elba arrived in Sierra Leone on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, for the first time where he is due to receive Sierra Leone citizenship and celebrate Christmas with the President, Julius Maada Bio, according to government sources.  Elba planned to visit Sherbro Island renowned for its pristine tropical beaches. The country hopes to revitalize its tourism industry. And, with Mr. Idris Elba as the country's Brand Ambassador, he brings with it new life and vitality.

By Theo Edwards

Mara’s technology ventures capitalizes on the rapidly growing smartphone and internet markets creating a suite of platforms that are tailored locally.

Why Africa? “The Lion Awakes: Adventures in Africa’s Economic Miracle” by Ashish J. Thakkar is the true story of today’s Africa, one often overshadowed by the dire headlines. Traveling from his ancestral home in Uganda, East Africa, to the booming economy and (if chaotic) new democracies of West Africa, and down to the “Silicon Savannahs” of Kenya and Rwanda, Ashish J. Thakkar shows us an Africa that few Westerners are aware exists.

By Theo Edwards

Ghana's wealth of resources, democratic political system, and a dynamic economy, makes it one of Africa's leading lights.

By Theo Edwards

The future of air travel! Instead of the boarding pass, bring your smile to the airport.

The Dominican Republic is a beautiful Caribbean nation. Located on the eastern part of the island dubbed by Spanish explorers as Hispaniola or Little Spain, it occupies just over 48,000 sq. Km.