Maya Airways

Advantages: Gets me to the North East quick
Disadvantages: Still quite pricey flights

...I used to travel up North to see my mum via British Airways from Southampton to Newcastle. However, earlier this year I was informed that British Airways had ceased to operate the route Southampton to Aberdeen (via Newcastle) and that Eastern Airways had taken the route over. It was by sheer chance that I was informed of this new dcision. Our business travel agent (at work) came to see me and I had asked what had happened to the internal flight Southampton to Newcastle. He informed me that Eastern Airways had taken this over. At no point had I seen an advert from either British Airways or Eastern Airways( EA) advertising this fact. When I found the internet site I did not think it was as explicit as the BA site. When I eventually spoke to one of the Eastern Airways operatives, I was astonished to find the cost of the flight... Read review

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Advantages: Great atmospher, Friendly staff, Safe
Disadvantages: Expensive, Staff need more training

...Airways Hotel is one the greatest hotel in Port Moresby PNG. It is located in Jacksons Parade 2-3 miles away from the Domestic and International Terminal of Port Moresby. Airways Hotel have just won another award from The World Travel Awards of being the Papua New Guineas Leading Hotel for 2008 contest. Airways Hotel sets in a land measuring no less than five hectares. The area provides walking exercise to the hotel residents and guests. The security of the Hotel are very tight that make the hotel reputation very good and become the most stayed hotel in Port Moresby. Facilities Airways have all the facilities you will get in any other hotel in the world. Hotel Rooms Airways hotel is build by separates building around the complex. There are self contained Apartment rooms for long staying guest and well design... Read review

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Advantages: Good "On Time" service, safe aircraft
Disadvantages: Dicey entertainment systems

...I have lived and worked in Africa for the past 15 years, so I can certainly contribute more than my share of airline horror stories. Having said that, let me hasten to add that for the past six years I have been working in East Africa and fly on Kenya Airways about twice a month. So, this review is based on that experience. Ground Agents/Reservations: I usually purchase my tickets using a travel agent in Kampala that has served my very well for a number of years. I try to avoid the Kenya Airways office in Kampala because the inefficiency and careless attitude of the staff spoil the overall picture of Kenya Airways. Kenya Airways has a very nice website where you can reserve flights and purchase tickets. I have never used the site, but I have navigated through--up to the point of purchase--and, it works in very... Read review

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