COVID-19: Travelstart talks future of air travel
02 September 2020 |
2:14 pm
Philip Aakesson, Country Manager, Tavelstart Nigeria, and Bukky Akomolafe, Commercial Manager, Travelstart Nigeria talk about the coronavirus pandemic and the future of air travel.
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