Air Sierra Leone Scheduled to Begin Operating on December 2, 2024

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Air Sierra Leone Scheduled to Begin Operating on December 2, 2024

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.

Theo Edwards for YAME
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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Sierra Leone Becomes "Visa On Arrival" Country→

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Sierra Leone Becomes "Visa On Arrival" Country 
Visit Sierra Leone

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.
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UK travel red list cut to just seven countries→

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UK travel red list cut to just seven countries

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.

By George Bowden /BBC News

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Guidelines: Arriving and Departing by Air

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Guidelines: Arriving and Departing by Air

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.

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Air Senegal to launch Geneva and London; Milan, Madrid, Rome next?

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Air Senegal to launch Geneva and London; Milan, Madrid, Rome next?

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)

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Idris Elba Arrived In His Father´s Native Sierra Leone For The First Time

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Idris Elba Arrived In His Father´s Native Sierra Leone For The First Time

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

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