Emirates SkyCargo Unveils New AI Logistics Solution
(Posted 05th November 2026) AI Tech provides customers with a dedicated logistics solution supported by globally standardised operating procedures including priority loading, enhanced shipment oversight and proactive customer coordination throughout the transportation journey Dedicated product combines priority loading, proactive shipment monitoring and milestone tracking for AI hardware Supports rapid and […]
TravelComments.com – Malawi Airlines adds extra Monday flight between Lilongwe and Blantyre
(Posted 05th November 2026) Malawi Airlines is adding an extra weekly flight between Lilongwe and Blantyre from 09th of November 2026, giving travellers more flexibility when flying between Malawi’s two main cities…. READ MORE
The people who built Seychelles tourism: Amb. Dr. Alain St.Ange begins a history of the industry
(Posted 04th November 2026) Amb. Dr. Alain St. Ange is inviting families and collectors to share photographs that can help bring the early years of Seychelles tourism back into view. During a recent working visit to London, Ambassador Dr. Alain St.Ange announced that he is preparing a history of Seychelles tourism. Titled […]
Anne Carnall to moderate at AI in Airports 2026
(Posted 05th November 2026) When 1–2 December 2026 Where Park Plaza London Riverbank Moderator announcement Anne Carnall Independent Airport Advisor Lanrac Limited Panel overview Creating Operational, Commercial & Strategic Value with AI An engineer at heart, Anne brings extensive aviation experience from Arup, Heathrow Airport and IATA. Her work spans airport […]
Registrations are officially open for the 2027 edition of the Seychelles Nature Trail!
(Posted 05th November 2026) Get ready to challenge yourself in paradise this May 2027. This isn’t just a race—it’s an unforgettable journey through our archipelago’s lush tropical rainforests, breathtaking mountain ridges, and stunning scenic view points. Swipe through the carousel to check out what awaits you on the trail! https://ilop.re/ilop-sport/seychelles-nature-trail/ Important Dates: • […]
Passenger killed by running propeller while disembarking
(Posted 04th November 2026) A passenger on Star Airline’s Fokker 50, registered in Kenya as 5Y-NWA, MSN 20307 received deadly injuries when, while disembarking, walked into a running propeller at Dhusamareb Airport / Somalia. Why the aircraft had a propeller running while on the ground without due safety precautions and safe guards will […]
COP 31: ICAO champions global approach to aviation emissions
(Posted 04th November 2026) Climate challenges require strengthened collaboration to accelerate sustainable aviation efforts The acceleration of efforts to reduce carbon emissions from civil aviation will be the focus of ICAO’s engagement with diplomats and delegates at COP 31 (the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) expands to 53 countries
(Posted 04th November 2026) South Africa is gradually expanding its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, with Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber confirming that short-stay visa applications from 53 countries could be processed through the platform by 01 October 2026. Recent announcements from South African diplomatic missions have also confirmed the inclusion of […]
Avolon Finalizes Order for 140 Boeing 737-max10 Jets
(Posted 04th November 2026) Record single-aisle purchase by a lessor raises Avolon’s 737 MAX backlog to more than 240 airplanes Large single-aisle jets like the 737-MAX10 are the fastest-growing segment of commercial aviation Boeing and Avolon ealier today announced the lessor finalized its purchase of 140 737-10 airplanes, a record 737 […]
Farmers and elephants struggle for space
(Posted 04th November 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Sharon Nakola, China daily (China), October 3, 2026 For communities living around Kenya’s famous Amboseli ecosystem — a vast wildlife landscape in the country’s south near the border with Tanzania — elephants are both a source of pride and a growing challenge. The animals […]
Saudi Arabia invokes travel restrictions for Kenya
(Posted 04th November 2026) Saudi Arabia has announced additional precautionary measures against the spread of Ebola, including restrictions affecting travel to and from Kenya. the measures include three main areas of restrictions: Saudi citizens are, until further notice, prohibited from traveling to Kenya. Saudi Arabia has suspended the issuance of all […]
Badr Airlines resumes international operations out of Khartoum
(Posted 04th November 2026) Courtesy of InsideAviation News – Mr. Ivan Nadalet / https://insideaviation.news/sudan-badr-airlines-resumes-international-operations-out-of-khartoum/ Badr Airlines has resumed flights from Khartoum International Airport (KRT) to 11 destinations: Kassala and Dongola domestically as well as Jeddah, Cairo, Riyadh, Doha, Juba, Entebbe, Addis Ababa, Asmara, Istanbul, and Muscat internationally. The privately-owned Sudanese carrier’s three […]
Serena Hotels celebrate multiple honours at the Eco-Warrior Awards 2026
(Posted 04th November 2026) Serena Hotels was recognized at the 2026 Eco-Warrior Awards, presented by Ecotourism Kenya, earning accolades that underscore its continued commitment to responsible tourism and sustainable hospitality. Guided by the theme ‘Honoring Innovations for Responsible Journeys’, the awards celebrate organizations that are reimagining tourism experiences while creating shared value […]
CADO SAF Registry – New Features and Upcoming Engagements
(Posted 04th November 2026) We are pleased to announce a new system release featuring significant enhancements designed to improve the user experience and increase efficiency of the Registry processes. We are also excited to share details of upcoming SAF Registry workshops in Brazil. AI-powered registration: Registering new SAF batches is now […]
TravelComments.com – |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park: Tatasberg Wilderness Camp reopens after Orange River levels recede
(Posted 03rd November 2026) Travellers planning a visit to the |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park can once again stay at Tatasberg Wilderness Camp, following its temporary closure due to high water levels in the Orange River…. READ MORE
Build the Expertise Aviation Demands
(Posted 03rd November 2026) CORSIA Verification The Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) Verification Course provides essential training to verify CO? Emissions Reports prepared by aeroplane operators in accordance with the provisions of the CORSIA Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs). It is ideal for professionals with experience in verifying CO? […]
Air Zimbabwe takes its voice to WTM London
(Posted 03rd November 2026) Air Zimbabwe Chief Executive Officer, Mr Edmund Makona will be a key note speaker at the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026, contributing to an important industry conversation titled: “Connected Infrastructure – Can Aviation Growth and Destination Strategy Align?” The discussion will explore the relationship between aviation connectivity, infrastructure […]
AeroTrail Africa | Week 43, 2026
(Posted 03rd November 2026) Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and AeroTrail Limited The past week was packed with significant developments across AFRICA’s aviation industry, spanning route network expansion, fleet developments, regulatory changes, strategic partnerships, airport infrastructure investments and other industry milestones. Here is a roundup of the key highlights from the […]
Kenya Airports Authority invites comments on new concession order plans
(Posted 03rd November 2026) The Kenya Airports Authority is reviewing the Concession Order and cargo rates at all its airports. The proposals are in the draft Commercial Charges Order, 2026. They cover charges for retail and duty-free, food and beverage, advertising, land and premises, parking, cargo handling and telecommunications infrastructure. Concessionaires, airlines, cargo […]
TravelComments.com – Durban Beaches Update: Which beaches are open for swimming?
(Posted 03rd November 2026) According to eThekwini Municipality‘s beach status update dated 30 October 2026, 22 of Durban’s 23 monitored beaches remain open for swimming. Brighton Beach is the only beach currently closed after recording an E. coli result of 708, above the municipality’s poor-water-quality threshold of 500…. READ MORE
It is not every day you get called down to the landing site to look at a possible world record.
(Posted 03rd November 2026) Courtesy of Ameer Ebrahim Ph.D. / LinkedIn Breaking a world record by nearly twice the previous size A visiting angler had landed a redmouth grouper (Aethaloperca rogaa, our galfa) of 2.6 kg in Seychelles The current IGFA all-tackle record is 1.41 kg, from Japan, so this […]
TravelComments.com – Chapman’s Peak Drive: Major repairs to cause lane closures and traffic delays until March 2027
(Posted 03rd November 2026) Motorists planning to drive along Chapman’s Peak Drive in Cape Town should allow extra time for their journeys over the coming months. Structural and major repair works are scheduled to take place on the scenic coastal route from 26th of October 2026 until 31st of March 2027, with […]
TravelComments.com – Addo Elephant National Park: Travellers advised to avoid Motherwell Route
(Posted 02nd November 2026) Travellers driving between Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) and Addo Elephant National Park are advised to avoid the R335 via Motherwell…. READ MORE
Hospitality leaders navigate uncertainty as loyalty and AI reshape the future of hotel growth
(Posted 02nd November 2026) 90% of CEOs identify geopolitical instability as a major threat At the same time, 67% are optimistic about further demand growth in 2027 Loyalty will be critical or very important to driving revenue growth say 83% of CEOs 90% believe AI will fundamentally reshape hospitality and have a positive […]
Benin and Ethiopia emerge as the biggest Winners at the Africa Tourism Awards 2026
(Posted 02nd November 2026) www.ATCNews.org – as the event’s media sponsor – extends congratulations to all the winners of last night’s dinner gala in London at the Hilton London Canary Wharf and extends special wishes to Amb. Dr. Alain St. Ange and Craig Rix, who were handed Lifetime Achievement Awards for their work […]
Sudan Airways suspends all flights
(Posted 02nd November 2026) Courtesy of InsideAviation News – Ivan Nadalet / https://insideaviation.news Sudan Airways has suspended all flights after withdrawing its only aircraft, an A320-200 (MSN 3040 | ST-MKW), from service over a technical malfunction on 30th of October. Flight trackers show ST-MKW to still be in Khartoum. Meanwhile, the state-owned […]
IATA calls for fairer approach to Inadmissible Passengers
(Posted 02nd November 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a fairer balance of responsibility and costs between governments and airlines when passengers are refused entry on arrival. Airlines play an important role in preventing inadmissible passenger cases by checking travel documents before departure, but not every refusal can be prevented […]
African elephants may forage for plants to use as medicine, Brown-affiliated study says
(Posted 02nd November 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Justin Gao, Brown Daily Herald (U.S.), October 30, 2026 Humans have long turned to herbs and other plants to feel better when ill. But according to a new study, sick African elephants in Kenya’s Mount Elgon region may do the same thing. In the […]
Elephants disrupt health outreach in Kunene
(Posted 02nd November 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Puyeipawa Nakashole, The Namibian (Namibia), November 1, 2026 Elephants sometimes force health outreach teams to cancel planned visits to Braunfels in the Kunene region. Residents say they waited six months for an outreach programme to return to their community, which raises concerns about access […]
Amb. Dr. Alain St.Ange honoured for a lifetime shaping Seychelles tourism and championing African destinations
(Posted 02nd November 2026) At their UK event of the 01st of November 2026 the Africa Tourism Awards recognised a career spanning global tourism, regional cooperation and the cultural story of Seychelles Global tourism leader and Seychelles Ambassador-at-Large Dr. Alain St.Ange received a Lifetime Achievement honour at the Africa Tourism Awards 2026 ceremony […]