TravelComments.com – Mpumalanga Parks Week 2026: Free Entry to Selected Nature Reserves
(Posted 08th September 2026) Visitors to Mpumalanga will be able to explore selected provincial nature reserves free of charge during Mpumalanga Parks Week 2026, from 14 to 20 September…. READ MORE
Auric Air – Fly Where the Herds Are — Just $105
(Posted 08th September 2026) The Great Migration is on the move — and so can you. This season, Auric Air is offering seats from Seronera to Kogatende for just $105 per person, giving your guests an easy way to reach Northern Serengeti and get closer to one of nature’s greatest wildlife spectacles. SERONERA […]
IATA Releases 2027 Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals
(Posted 08th September 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the updated 2027 editions of key industry manuals for cargo and ground operations, which incorporate major changes and revisions to align with evolving global standards. Highlights of revisions include: Dangerous Good Regulations (DGR) Instructions to improve clarity on DGR packaging requirements Restrictions […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park’s Balule Satellite Camp Reopens after flood repairs
(Posted 08th September 2026) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that Balule Satellite Camp in Kruger National Park is open for bookings again, after months of repair work following severe flood damage earlier in 2026…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Botswana Weather Outlook: Drier and hotter conditions forecast for 2026/27
(Posted 08th September 2026) Travellers planning a trip to Botswana between October 2026 and March 2027 should prepare for hotter and potentially drier-than-normal conditions. Botswana’s Department of Meteorological Services (DMS) is forecasting below-normal rainfall across the entire country throughout the 2026/27 season, together with above-normal temperatures…. READ MORE
Deutsche Bahn’s first high-speed train from Cologne arrives at Brussels Airport,
(Posted 08th September 2026) On 07th of September, the first ICE high-speed train (HST) from Cologne arrived at Brussels Airport station. This means the airport is, for the first time since 2015, directly connected again to the international high-speed rail network. As of yesterday, travellers from western Germany flying from Brussels Airport […]
Kenya Cannot Barricade Its Way to 5 Million Tourists.
(Posted 07th September 2026) Courtesy of Mr. Mohammed Hersi Today, tourists bound for the Maasai Mara sat stranded on the roadside since 10am not because of weather, not because of wildlife, but because a community frustrated over an unrepaired road decided the fastest way to be heard was to block every […]
Tourism Is “Diplomacy Without a Negotiating Table,” Amb. Dr. St.Ange Tells Oxford Summit
(Posted 07th September 2026) Amb. Dr. Alain St. Ange: Seychelles Ambassador Dr. Alain St.Ange challenges the world to measure tourism by more than arrival numbers, calling it one of humanity’s largest and most underrated forms of exchange ‘What if the most powerful diplomacy of our time happens not in embassies or […]
Fastjet extends A320 lease until end of December
(Posted 07th September 2026) Fastjet Zimbabwe has announced an extension to the Airbus A320 operation within its Flying Programme, with the service now continuing through to the end of October 2026. The decision follows a sustained increase in demand since the introduction of A320 operations in early August. This announcement coincides with the […]
NBA star Yao Ming saw elephants and rhinos killed for ivory and horns; he later became a leading wildlife conservation campaigner in China
(Posted 07th September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Times of India (India), September 5, 2026 Yao Ming had spent years being watched by millions of people, but nothing in his basketball career prepared him for what he encountered in Africa. In August 2012, the former NBA star travelled through Kenya and South […]
Vietnam seizes 1.2 tons of ivory, plus big cat bones, hidden in timber shipment
(Posted 07th September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Naina Rao, Mongabay (U.S.), September 3, 2026 Authorities in Vietnam have intercepted more than a ton of elephant ivory along with big-cat bones in a shipment from the Republic of Congo. Gia Lai provincial authorities announced that the haul of 1,193 kilograms (2,630 pounds) […]
Kenya claims to be visa-free? Well, not exactly as similar formalities now exist.
(Posted 07th September 2026) Kenya has moved to an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) system for many visitors. That means travelers may no longer be applying for a traditional visa, but they still need to complete the required entry authorization before travel. A few key reminders: Visitors may need an approved eTA before the […]
IATA, CANSO and ACI launch joint runway safety initiative
(Posted 07th September 2026) Were you lucky enough to enjoy some time off over the past few weeks? If so, we hope you enjoyed your R&R! (Where did you fly to?) While you were away, you may have missed important aviation stories. Let’s get you caught up. Swipe through to see the […]
Mombasa – East Africa’s primary digital gateway
(Posted 07th September 2026) Kenya is the primary digital gateway for East Africa, relying heavily on submarine fiber-optic cables landing in Mombasa to power more than 95% of its international internet traffic. As the country experiences a massive boom in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and local data centers, the capacity and diversity […]
Seychelles Ambassador Dr. Alain St.Ange to Keynote Oxford Global Diplomat Summit
(Posted 06th September 2026) Island tourism leader takes the stage at Oxford’s Lord Mayor’s Cabinet Office to argue that tourism is a bridge between nations Who is the island tourism personality now firmly established on the international “Speakers Circuit”? On September 7, Ambassador Dr. Alain St.Ange of the Seychelles will answer that […]
Jim Justus Nyamu walks across America to save the elephants
(Posted 06th September 2026) Africa’s ‘Elephant Man’ Jim Justus Nyamu is planning for his next major walk, this time aiming to walk across America. Updates will follow soon with details how to support his latest walk and ATCNews will share information with readers just as soon as added details are available. For […]
How Book-and-Claim Enables Broader SAF Access
\9posted 06th September 2026) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is expected to deliver around 65% of the emissions reductions needed by 2050 to achieve the airline industry’s net-zero goal. Despite its critical role, SAF supply remains constrained, concentrated in a few locations, and costs 2 to 5 times more than conventional aviation fuel (CAF). […]
UN General Assembly votes to recognize Africa’s true size on new world maps
(Posted 06th September 2026O The UN General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to encourage governments, schools and tech companies worldwide to stop using maps that make Africa look far smaller than it really is. By 164 votes to one, Member States on Friday endorsed a resolution promoting map projections that more accurately reflect the true size of continents […]
ICAO/ACI/IATA Symposium on Accessibility in International Civil Aviation
(Posted 05th September 2026) Advancing Global Commitment to Inclusive and Universally Accessible Air Transport Join us at the Second Joint ICAO/ACI/IATA Symposium on Accessibility in International Civil Aviation, taking place 14-15 October 2026 at ICAO Headquarters in Montréal, Canada. The event will bring together aviation leaders, policymakers, accessibility advocates, service providers, and innovators to advance accessibility […]
TravelComments.com – CapeNature Access Week 2026: Free entry to 23 Western Cape Nature Reserves
(Posted 05th September 2026) Travellers visiting the Western Cape from 19th to 25th of September 2026 can take advantage of CapeNature’s 12th annual Access Week, with free day entry offered at 23 participating nature reserves across the province…. READ MORE
Africa’s Airplane Fleet Will More than Double by 2045 to Meet Rising Air Travel Demand| Boeing
(Posted 05th September 2026) African airlines will need nearly 1,200 new airplanes; 75% will be single-aisle jets Aviation services demand will fuel the need for 75,000 new aviation professionals IntraAfrica and Africa–Middle East traffic will lead regional fleet growth and network expansion Africa’s young, increasingly urban population, growing middle class and improving infrastructure […]
New Destination: Nachingwea starts 14th of September
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TravelComments.com – Karoo National Park closes all game viewing roads after heavy rain
(Posted 05th September 2026) Visitors to Karoo National Park should note that all game viewing roads have been temporarily closed following excessive overnight rain between 03 and 04 September 2026…. READ MORE
Proflight Zambia receives second new Jetstream 41
(Posted 05th September 2026) Proflight Zambia’s second BAE Jetstream 41 has landed in Lusaka, flown home by our very own crew. She followed the same route home as her sister aircraft, 9J PCM, tracing over 5,900 miles across multiple countries to get here. The Journey Home: Humberside, UK ? Jersey, Channel Islands […]
Airlink set to launch two new routes
(Posted 05th September 2026) Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline will launch three times weekly flights between Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) and Mbombela’s Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from 16 November 2026. Bookings are now open for flights on this first ever direct scheduled air service between the two cities. This new route will […]
Fastjet Zimbabwe partners with Zimbabwe Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality
(Posted 04th September 2026) Fastjet Zimbabwe and the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality, through the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), have announced a partnership to promote the upcoming Sanganai Hlanganani Dzimbahwe Tourism Expo, reinforcing their shared commitment to growing tourism, strengthening air connectivity and showcasing Zimbabwe as a premier tourist destination. The partnership […]
Mount Kenya Trust issues urgent appeal for help
(Posted 04th September 2026) MOUNT KENYA IS BURNING. WE NEED YOUR HELP !!! A wildfire was detected at Kibiaranyeki on 1 September. Since then, teams from Mount Kenya Trust, KFS, KWS, Ntimaka CFA, Lewa, Rhino Ark and Rutundu have been fighting relentlessly to contain the flames. Coordination and aerial support have also […]
AVIATION AFRICA 2026 – less than a week to go
(Posted 04th September 2026) With just ONE WEEK TO GO, Aviation AFRICA Summit & Exhibition is shaping up to be the biggest and busiest edition we have ever delivered. The response to Nairobi has been incredible. Airlines, operators, aviation authorities, government leaders and industry executives from across Africa and around the world […]
South Africa’s airlines are using contingency measures after an unplanned Natref refinery shutdown
(Posted 04th September 2026) Sasol said it would partially supply customers, while FlySafair and South African Airways increased contingency planning. ACSA said O.R. Tambo had five to six days of fuel stock and no immediate flight disruptions were expected. FlySafair said its flight schedule remained protected through contingency arrangements. Chief marketing officer Kirby […]
ANW – Communications, Navigation, Surveillance and Spectrum Symposium
(Posted 04th September 2026) I have the honour to invite you to participate in the ICAO Air Navigation World 2026 – Communications, Navigation, Surveillance, and Spectrum Symposium (CNSS), taking place from 12 to 15 October 2026 in Kotor, Montenegro, generously hosted by the International Federation of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Associations (IFATSEA). This event comes […]
