IATA Launches Baggage Community System (BCS) to Modernize Global Baggage Messaging
(Posted 21st May 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed the Baggage Community System (BCS), a secure digital platform to support the progressive adoption of the Modern Baggage Messaging (BIX) standard. BCS will enable airlines, airports, ground handlers, and solution providers to gain the operational and passenger experience benefits of BIX even […]
SA’s National Elephant Heritage Strategy implementation stalls
(Posted 21st May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Molemo Tladi, The Citizen (South Africa), May 19, 2026 South Africa’s National Elephant Heritage Strategy (NEHS) implementation has stalled despite being tabled in parliament in November last year. The National Elephant Heritage Strategy was tabled on 4 November 2025. This followed a parliamentary oversight […]
EPI Foundation webinar to premiere documentaries on Nigeria’s endangered forest elephants
(Posted 21st May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Enviro Nigeria (Nigeria), May 18, 2026 Two new short documentary films showcasing Nigeria’s endangered forest elephants will premiere at a global webinar hosted by the Elephant Protection Initiative Foundation (EPI Foundation). Titled “Nigeria’s Forest Elephants”, the webinar holds on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 11:00 […]
Tragedy as suspected tusk trafficker shot dead in scuffle in Nyeri
(Posted 21st May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Cyrus Ombati, The Star (Kenya), May 19, 2026 There was drama and tragedy when a suspected elephant tusk trafficker was shot dead during an undercover operation by officers from the Kenya Wildlife Service in Nyeri County. According to police, the incident occurred at Babito […]
TravelComments.com – TAZARA suspends Mukuba cross-border train services Between Tanzania and Zambia
(Posted 21st May 2026) Travellers planning an overland rail journey between Tanzania and Zambia will need to adjust their itineraries after the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) confirmed a temporary suspension of its Mukuba Cross-Border Train Services…. READ MORE
Qatar Airways posts profits despite aviation upheavals in the Gulf region
(Posted 21st May 2026) Qatar Airways Group has announced a pre-tax profit of QAR 7.8bn (US$ 2.1bn) for the financial year 2025/26. The results demonstrate a robust performance against a final month impacted by significant geopolitical events, reaffirming its position as one of global aviation’s most resilient Groups. Throughout financial year 2025/26, […]
Strengthen National Aviation Safety Reporting with This ICAO iPack
(Posted 21st May 2026) Enhancing aviation safety oversight and reporting capabilities is a top priority for all ICAO Member States. To support this mission objective, ICAO has developed the State Safety Reporting Systems Implementation package (iPack), a comprehensive, ready-to-deploy solution designed to help States strengthen their safety data collection, reporting, and analysis […]
TravelComments.com – SANParks announces renovations at Mapungubwe National Park camps
(Posted 21st May 2026) Travellers planning a visit to South Africa’s spectacular Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site should take note of upcoming accommodation upgrades at two of the park’s most popular overnight facilities…. READ MORE
Montenegro’s Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort to host World Travel Awards Europe 2026
(Posted 21st May 2026) World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced that Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort will host its prestigious Europe Gala Ceremony 2026 – marking the organisation’s first event in Montenegro in its 33-year history. The VIP reception on 17 October 2026 will bring together leaders from across the continent to celebrate the finest in travel […]
TravelComments.com – Travellers Alert: Diaz Beach in Mossel Bay closed until further notice
(Posted 20th May 2026) The popular Diaz Beach in Mossel Bay has been closed with immediate effect following severe weather conditions that recently affected parts of the Garden Route…. READ MORE
Uganda set for crude oil production
(Posted 20th May 2026) Following a visit by Africa’s richest man and leading industrialist, Nigerian Aliko Dangote, to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has it been confirmed that Uganda will in the new future begin production of initially 60.000 barrels of crude oil a day. With the planned modular refinery near Hoima will then […]
Uganda postpones Martyrs Day celebrations over Ebola concerns
(Posted 20th May 2026) The annual Martyrs Day celebrations, scheduled for the 03rd of June, have been postponed indefinitely following the spread of the Congo DR Ebola outbreak into Uganda. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni directed the postponement and the annual pilgrimages by thousands of Catholic faithful to the Martyrs shrine in Namugongo, outside […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town named one of the World’s Best Cities for Culture and Arts in 2026
(Posted 20th May 2026) Cape Town’s cultural scene has earned global recognition once again, with Time Out naming the Mother City the fifth best city in the world for culture and arts in 2026…. READ MORE
Stronger Standard Implementation, Modern GSE, and Digitalization Are Key to More Resilient Ground Handling
(Posted 20th May 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for stronger implementation of global standards, a transition to modernized ground support equipment (GSE) and greater digitalization in the ground handling sector. This will support safer, more efficient, sustainable, and resilient ground handling. IATA made the call at the 38th IATA Ground […]
Egypt Positioned for Strong Aviation Growth
(Posted 20th May 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) presented data showing Egypt’s strong aviation growth outlook and called for continued collaboration between government and industry to ensure that future growth is supported by cost-effective infrastructure, globally aligned regulation, and progress on sustainability. IATA’s long-term passenger traffic outlook for Egypt shows: […]
TravelComments.com – Planning a Durban Beach Holiday? Here’s which beaches are currently open
(Posted 19th May 2026) As Durban enters another busy travel period, the latest coastal water quality update offers important guidance for visitors planning beach holidays, surfing trips and family getaways along KwaZulu-Natal’s coastline…. READ MORE
#AeroTrail Africa Aviation: Update 18, 2026
(Posted 19th May 2026) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech Here are the key aviation highlights from Week 18 across Africa and beyond: 1??? Algeria and #Oman strengthened bilateral relations through new transport and digital cooperation agreements signed in Algiers, reinforcing cross-border collaboration in aviation, logistics, and infrastructure development. […]
Elephants return to Mount Elgon side of Uganda after four decades
(Posted 19th May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Benjamin Jumbe, Mongabay (U.S), May 18, 2026 According to monitoring with tracking collars by the Mount Elgon Foundation (MEF), last year at least 60 elephants crossed from Kenya into the Ugandan side of Mount Elgon, a vast volcanic mountain that straddles the border, […]
Airlink to launch first ever non-stop Cape Town-Zanzibar service.
(Posted 19th May 2026) Airlink, Southern Africa’s privately owned airline will launch the first ever non-stop Cape Town-Zanzibar route in October 2026 with its brand new Embraer E195E2 jets. Bookings are now open for flights on the route, which will operate weekly to and from the Indian Ocean island renowned for its […]
TravelComments.com – Franschhoek Pass closed indefinitely after Western Cape flood
(Posted 19th May 2026) Travellers heading to the Cape Winelands are being advised to adjust their routes after the Western Cape Government confirmed that the scenic Franschhoek Pass has been closed to all traffic following severe storm damage caused by recent heavy rains and flooding…. READ MORE
ICAO – Relive the Best Moments of GISS 2026
(Posted 19th May 2026) Couldn’t join us in Marrakech? Or do you want to relive the energy, insights, and inspiration of GISS 2026? Great news! The full GISS experience is now available on ICAO TV! This year’s ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) brought together 1,450 participants from 101 States for three powerful days focused on advancing global […]
Travel Advisories are coming down thick and fast on Uganda
(Posted 19th May 2026) Travel Advisories for Uganda have taken to a new level since the announcement of yet another Ebola outbreak in the country, even though the source of the outbreak is in neighbouring Congo DR. While many countries have added extra cautionary information for travelers to Uganda has in particular the […]
Less Waste, More Taste: Six Senses Joins the UNEP and UN Tourism “Recipe of Change”
(Posted 19th May 2026) Organic farms found at many Six Senses properties Six Senses has joined Recipe of Change, a global initiative convened by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN Tourism to unite the tourism sector in a shared commitment to halve food waste by 2030. A living expression of the brand’s […]
Qatar Airways is expanding its African network
(Posted 19th May 2026) Qatar Airways is adding new destinations, returning to former destinations and increasing frequencies for its African network, with flight resumptions and frequency increases launching from 16th of June 2026 onwards: Seychelles, Kigali, Marrakesh, Alexandria, Cairo, Cape Town, Dar es Salaam, Lusaka-Harare, and Maputo-Durban. Starting 02nd of July 2026, […]
Beehive ‘fences’ keep jumbos at bay
(Posted 18th of May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Rutendo Nyeve, Herald (Zimbabwe), May 13, 2026 A Local tour operator in Victoria Falls has established more than 50 beehives around community fields and homesteads, successfully keeping crop-raiding elephants at bay while providing a sweet new source of income for villagers. EleCrew, which […]
SANParks debunks viral Kruger Park elephant and ranger story
(Posted 18th Mat 2926( Courtesy of African Elephant News Tumelo Waga Dibakwane, Citizen (South Africa), May 17, 2026 A powerful image circulating on social media, allegedly showing a loyal elephant standing guard over a deceased ranger in the Kruger National Park (KNP), has captured the hearts of thousands. However, the story behind […]
Radio and satellite alerts help Zambian farmers live with dangerous wildlife
(Posted 18th May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Ryan Truscott, Mongabay (U.S.), May 15, 2026 In a yellow, single-story building in the eastern Zambian town of Lundazi, a radio presenter fields numerous calls from anxious villagers on nearby farms. Sitting across from presenter Joseph Mwale are two officials from Zambia’s Department […]
Air Seychelles to lease two Airbus A321 XLR aircraft
(Posted 17th May 2026) The Seychelles cabinet has reportedly approved the new international fleet strategy for Air Seychelles, paving the way for the airline to lease two Airbus A321 XLR aircraft for future long-haul operations. The aircraft was selected because it offers stronger commercial viability, improved operational efficiency, and better compatibility with the […]
80 and counting as yet another Ebola outbreak in Congo DR takes its toll
(Posted 17th of May 2026) Yet another Ebola outbreak in Eastern Congo has as of yesterday already claimed 80 lives, prompting the World Health Organization to declare a medical emergency in order to warn neighbouring countries to step up surveillance and containment measures. In fact, one person, thought to have entered Uganda […]
IATA – Endangered Species Day prompts special message
(Posted 17th May 2026) Endangered Species Day: is a moment to spotlight the action needed to protect wildlife. Transnational criminal groups exploit global transport networks to traffic illegal flora and fauna, in a trade estimated to be worth up to USD 20 billion a year (excluding timber and fisheries). While law enforcement leads […]
