{"id":51832,"date":"2023-08-20T14:45:33","date_gmt":"2023-08-20T14:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/tourists-face-disruption-as-handling-service-provider-denied-access-to-hosea-kutako-international-airport"},"modified":"2023-08-20T15:01:58","modified_gmt":"2023-08-20T15:01:58","slug":"tourists-face-disruption-as-handling-service-provider-denied-access-to-hosea-kutako-international-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/tourists-face-disruption-as-handling-service-provider-denied-access-to-hosea-kutako-international-airport","title":{"rendered":"Tourists Face Disruption as Handling Service Provider Denied Access to Hosea Kutako International Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>Windhoek, August 19- Incoming tourists to Namibia have encountered significant disruptions due to the unexpected denial of access to Hosea Kutako International Airport by handling service provider Menzies Aviation. The abrupt decision has led to flight cancellations and diversions, causing inconvenience for travelers.<\/p>\n<p>Eurowings Discover, an airline operating in Namibia, received short notice that Menzies Aviation was denied access to the airport. This unfortunate turn of events resulted in the cancellation of eight Eurowings Discover flights. Furthermore, two flights scheduled for August 19 were diverted to Johannesburg. Affected passengers have been provided accommodation in hotels, and efforts are underway to find alternative arrangements for their onward travel.<\/p>\n<p>Eurowings Discover is actively working with local authorities to resolve the situation promptly. The airline expressed regret for the inconvenience faced by its passengers and committed to keeping them informed about the unfolding developments.<\/p>\n<p>The disrupted flights are as follows:<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 August 18: FRA-WDH: 4Y132 &amp; 4Y142 (diverted to Johannesburg)<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 August 19: WDH-FRA: 4Y133 &amp; 4Y143 \u2013 cancelled<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 August 19: FRA-WDH: 4Y138 \u2013 cancelled<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 August 20: WDH-VFA: 4Y138 \u2013 cancelled<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 August 20: WDH-FRA: 4Y139 \u2013 cancelled<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 August 20: VFA-WDH: 4Y139 \u2013 cancelled<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 August 20: FRA-WDH: 4Y132 \u2013 cancelled<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 August 21: WDH-FRA: 4Y133 \u2013 cancelled<\/p>\n<p>Travelers planning to journey to or from Namibia are advised to stay informed about the latest updates and contact their respective airlines for further assistance. The tourism industry is actively working to minimize the disruption\u2019s impact on travelers and ensure a seamless travel experience once the situation is resolved. \u2013 Namibia Daily News<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\">Namibia<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. Windhoek, August 19- Incoming tourists to Namibia have encountered significant disruptions due to the unexpected denial of access to Hosea Kutako International Airport by handling service provider Menzies Aviation. The abrupt decision has led to flight cancellations and diversions, causing inconvenience for travelers. 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