Kenya Airways – never ending story of losses and leadership changes
(Posted 02nd September 2026) In breaking news was it announced the the Kenya Airways Acting CEO Capt. George Kamal has resigned, citing ‘personal reasons’ . The airline, through the chairman of the board of directors, has issued the following statement as shown below:
TravelComments.com – Bontebok National Park Recovery Update: More chalets, camping and hiking trails reopen
(Posted 02nd September 2026) Travellers planning to visit Bontebok National Park will find that the park has made further progress in its recovery from the severe flooding that hit the Breede River in May 2026. As reported previously, the flooding caused significant damage to visitor infrastructure and forced the temporary closure of the park’s accommodation area. Since then, South African […]
AeroTrail Africa | Fleet Trail | Week 34, 2026
(Posted 02nd September 2026) Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and AeroTrail Limited Africa’s airline fleets are changing — and last week’s deliveries tell only part of the story. The continent recorded another notable week of fleet movements, capacity additions and renewal activity, as airlines continue to position themselves for evolving market […]
Fourth IATA World Sustainability Symposium to Take Place in Brussels as Air Transport Faces Critical Decarbonization Policy Decisions
(Posted 02nd September 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the fourth World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Brussels, Belgium, on 13th to14th of October 2026. Bringing together leaders from aviation, energy, finance, technology, academia, and government, the event will focus on the policies and actions needed to advance air transport’s transition to […]
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge – Achieves IFC EDGE Advanced Certification
(Posted 02nd September 2026) Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, located in the heart of Tsavo West National Park, has achieved the internationally recognized IFC EDGE Advanced Certification, marking another milestone in its more than six-decade legacy of pioneering sustainable tourism. Established in 1962 as Kenya’s first permanent lodge within a national park, Kilaguni […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa’s Summer Weather Outlook: Hotter and drier conditions expected
(Posted 02nd September 2026) Travellers planning a trip to South Africa between September 2026 and January 2027 may want to keep an eye on the weather. The latest seasonal outlook from the South African Weather Service (SAWS) points towards a hotter-than-normal summer, with an increasingly strong El Niño raising the likelihood of drier conditions across large parts of the country…. READ MORE Travellers […]
Safety at the Core: Auric Air Achieves ISSA & BARS Certifications
(Posted 02nd September 2026) We are proud to announce that Auric Air Services Limited has successfully achieved both the IATA Safety Standard Assessment (ISSA) certification and the Flight Safety Foundation’s Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) certification, reinforcing our continued commitment to maintaining internationally recognized standards of operational safety and compliance. IATA Safety Standard […]
Rwanda gears up for Kwita Izina
(Posted 02nd September 2026) by Charlotte Beauvoisin / Publisher of Diary of a Muzungu and the East Africa Travel Podcast An overnight flight for an early morning arrival in Kigali Rwanda ?? as the country gears up for the 21st edition of #kwitaizina gorilla naming ceremony. It’s all about the gorillas this […]
Air traffic in Kenya returns to normal as ATC strike ends
(Posted 01st September 2026) Kenya’s aviation ?workers including air traffic controllers have called off a strike that disrupted flights at its main international and other airports for nearly three days, Kenya’s Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir and the aviation workers union chief, Moss Ndiema, both confirmed this earlier today. The strike,, mostly […]
A220 training simulator to arrive at Airbus Asia Training Centre
(Posted 01st August 2026) Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC), a joint venture between Airbus and Singapore Airlines, will house an A220 Full-Flight Simulator (FFS) for the Asia Pacific region at its Singapore campus. Scheduled to be operational in Q4 2027, the A220 simulator supports the region’s growing demand for pilot and maintenance training […]
Air Cargo Demand Grows 3.9% in July
(Posted 01st September 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 3.9% compared to July 2025 (4.7% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 1.7% compared to July 2025 (1.8% […]
AeroTrail Africa | 2026 World Travel Awards Africa
(Posted 01st September 2026) Courtesy of AeroTrail Limited and Mr. Alex Koech African aviation and tourism continue to gain global recognition, with several industry leaders taking top honours at the 2026 World Travel Awards. Kenya Airways was named Africa’s Leading Airline, while its Pride Lounge won Africa’s Leading Airline Lounge. […]
TravelComments.com – Africa’s Top 5 safari destinations for September to December
(Posted 01st September 2026) Travellers planning an African safari between September and December 2026 may find a new ranking by travel eSIM provider Holafly useful as a starting point…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park: Diesel shortage at Sendelingsdrift
(Posted 01st September 2026) Planning a self-drive into the |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park via Sendelingsdrift? South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that, due to unforeseen circumstances, diesel there is currently capped at 40 litres per vehicle until further notice…. READ MORE
Recovering Lions and Fostering Community Coexistence using LoRaWAN in Queen Elizabeth, Uganda
(Posted 01st September 2026) Courtesy of the Uganda Conservation Foundation Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP) is one of Uganda’s most visited and ecologically diverse Protected Areas. Covering nearly 2,000 km², it shelters over 95 mammal species and more than 600 bird species, making it a cornerstone of Uganda’s natural heritage. At its […]
AirKenya wins at the World Travel Award!
(Posted 01st September 2026) AirKenya has been named Kenya’s Leading Domestic Safari Carrier at the World Travel Awards 2026, marking its second consecutive year holding the title and its fifth trophy in the category overall. The win confirms 2025’s title defense as no one-off, cementing AirKenya’s position as the most-awarded domestic safari carrier in Kenya’s history. […]
Seychelles’ Ambassador Dr. Alain St.Ange Receives 2026 Clevenard Global Award in Spain
(Posted 01st September 2026) Ambassador Dr. Alain St.Ange, Ambassador At Large for the Republic of Seychelles and the islands’ former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sports and Marine, has been presented with the 2026 Clevenard Global Award at the Palacio de Congresos Alicante in Spain. The award was conferred during a conference held […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa’s Airports Set for Major Upgrades: What travellers can expect
(Posted 01st September 2026) Travellers flying to or within South Africa could see significant changes at the country’s airports over the coming years…. READ MORE
Air Passenger Demand Grows 0.2% in July
(Posted 01st September 2026) ??????The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2026 global passenger demand: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 0.2% compared to July 2025. Excluding the Middle East, demand grew by 1.2%. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), increased 0.3% year-on-year. The […]
RwandAir cancels Nairobi flights for the second day running
(Posted 31st August 2026) RwandAir has cancelled flights to and from Nairobi for a second consecutive day due to ongoing operational constraints affecting air traffic control services at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The airline said it is monitoring the situation in coordination with relevant authorities and working to minimise disruption to passengers. Affected […]
Airlink nips ‘concerns’ over flypast decisively into the bud
(Posted 31st August 2026) Social media platforms well near exploded over the past few days when people expressed their ‘concerns’ over the supposedly low flypast ahead of a major sporting event. Some of the comments seen lack any level of aviation knowledge and turned into a copy and past yap yap. Airline has […]
KAAO, AFRAA, KTF CALL FOR URGENT ACTION AS AVIATION STRIKE DISRUPTS SAFETY, CONNECTIVITY AND KENYA’S HUB REPUTATION
(Posted 31st August 2026) The Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO), The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and the Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF) express grave concern over the continuing Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) industrial action affecting Air Traffic Services (ATS), which began on 30 August 2026. The disruption has affected Jomo Kenyatta International […]
The Plane That Came by Sea – Remembering Routes Africa 2012, and a Small Aircraft That Carried a Big Idea
(Posted 31st August 2026) Courtesy of Amb. Dr. Alain St. Ange Some moments stay with you long after the conference banners come down and the delegates fly home. For anyone who stood on that beach in July 2012, one image refuses to fade: a small, retired aircraft resting on the sand, waves […]
TravelComments.com – OR Tambo Jet Fuel Supply Update: What the Natref shutdown means for travellers
(Posted 31st August 2026) Travellers flying to, from or through Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) may want to keep an eye on an unplanned shutdown at Sasol’s National Petroleum Refiners of South Africa (Natref) Refinery…. READ MORE
Elephant culling could deter international tourists
(Posted 31st August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Zenande Mpame, OFM (South Africa), August 28, 2026 South Africa’s ongoing debate over elephant management could have consequences well beyond the country’s game reserves. New international tourism research points to a potential shift in visitor behaviour if culling is reinstated. As authorities consider how […]
Ruto’s elephant problem: The price of conservation success
(Posted 31st August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Winnie Atieno, Daily Nation (Kenya), August 28, 2026 President William Ruto has found himself on the receiving end of a problem facing thousands of Kenyan farmers, elephants invading farms. Speaking in Taita-Taveta, Dr Ruto revealed that elephants had raided his farm, destroyed his maize […]
AeroTrail Africa: Agreements & Partnerships Trails | Week 30, 2026
(Posted 31st August 2026) The 11th ICAO Africa–Indian Ocean (AFI) Aviation Week in Cairo, Egypt, delivered far more than high-level policy discussions. The event produced a series of strategic agreements and partnerships that are expected to shape the future of African aviation through enhanced regulatory cooperation, capacity building, technical assistance, and regional […]
Canada has extended its travel restrictions affecting travellers from Uganda
(Posted 31st August 2026) In a mind boggling development has Canada just extended the travel ban against anyone coming from Uganda over supposed Ebola concerns. Uganda had been officially declared Ebola free by the World Health Organization and before that by the Ugandan Ministry of Health but this fact seems to […]
Kenyan families set to receive 11.3 billion Kenya Shillings as added air crash compensation
(Posted 31st August 2026) 32 Kenyan families are set to receive a total of KSh11.3 bn in additional compensation linked to the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash. Each family will receive about KSh353 million, on top of an earlier payout of about KSh188 million. The March 2019 disaster, killed all 157 […]
Four Nations, One Stage: Tourism Leaders Reunite in Alicante to Rebuild an Alliance.
(Posted 30th August 2026) Four seasoned tourism figures, separated by continents and years, found themselves back in the same room in Alicante, Spain — and they wasted no time agreeing to work together again. Earl McPhee of the Bahamas, Abdulfas Garayev of Azerbaijan, Alain St.Ange of the Seychelles, and Nico Barito, representing […]
