TravelComments.com – The Netherlands: KLM increases direct flights between Amsterdam Cape Town!

The flag carrier airline of the Netherlands, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has announced that it will increase flights between Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport (AMS) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa, to meet greater demand for flights. The airline, which is part of the Air France–KLM group and a member of the […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

(Posted 06th April 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#Zambia Tourism News Updates

(Posted 06th April 2022) THE LATEST NEWS FROM ZAMBIATOURISM.COM No More PCR Tests for Zambia’s Vaccinated Arrivals Last week, (Friday 25 March 2022,) the country’s president, Hakainde Hichilema, welcomed the update to Zambia’s travel requirements, adding that a 50% reduction in visa fees had also been announced, along with other efforts by the Ministry of Tourism […]
#VoyagesAfriq’s latest tourism news from across #Africa

(Posted 06th April 2022) Africa’s Travel Indaba will create spaces for people to connect- SAT Boss Building on the success of Meetings Africa, South Africa Tourism (SAT) is poised to give patrons of this year’s Africa’s Travel Indaba more opportunities to connect and do business in a safe environment.Acting CEO of South Africa Tourism said […]
#Radisson debuts their ‘Radisson Individuals’ luxury brand in #Africa

(Posted 06th April 2022) Radisson Individuals debuts in Egypt with the opening of Marina Resort Port Ghalib, a member of Radisson Individuals The resort is conveniently situated close to a range of attractions including the popular nearby dive site Marsa Mubarak Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) has announced the launch of the Group’s newest brand, Radisson Individuals, in […]
#AviaDevAfrica2022 – The more the merrier as Lufthansa Group and Uganda Airlines will also attend this key African aviation conference

(Posted 05th April 2022) The list of airlines attending one of Africa’s most important aviation conferences, AviaDevAfrica2022, has grown yet longer, with the Lufthansa Group and notably Uganda Airlines amongst those which registered to attend the Cape Town meeting in late June. The present attendance list, shown in full below, now brings 24 airlines and […]
Airlink commences Durban – Harare flights

(Posted 05th April 2022) Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline today launched its direct scheduled air service between Durban and Harare. The first flight departed Durban’s King Shaka International Airport at 10.30 and arrived at Harare’s Robert Mugabe International Airport at 12.40. The return service took off at 13.20 and touched down in Durban at 15.35 […]
COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 05th of April 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview493.330.951 Cases and 6.181.214 Deaths as of 05th of April 2022 429.007.437 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.25 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: South Africa ends “National State of Disaster”!

The Cabinet of South Africa has decided to end the National State of Disaster with effect from midnight on 04 April 2022. Only a few transitional regulations remain in place. The end of the National State of Disaster comes 750 days since South Africa went into its initial lockdown on 15 March 2020 to curb […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News?

(Posted 05th April 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 04th of April 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview492.085.438 Cases and 6.177.331 Deaths as of 04th of April 2022 427.078.802 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.25 percent Note: Some […]
#AFRAA’s SkyConnect Dialogue – mark your diary

(Posted 04th April 2022) The April 2022 edition of AFRAA Sky-Connect will host Colonel Dokissime Gnama Latta, Director General of the National Civil Aviation Agency of Togo – Representing the SAATM Champion. Join us for a thought-provoking one-on-one dialogue with Colonel Latta as he addresses stakeholders on the African Union (AU) Champion’s vision of an inter-connected […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

(Posted 04th April 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
TravelComments.com – South African Airways & Kenya Airways customers to enjoy lounge access in South Africa & Kenya!

Kenya’s flag carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) and South African Airways (SAA) have announced a new lounge access agreement for its customers as part of the Strategic Framework Agreement (SPF) signed in November 2021. The lounge access agreement will allow Kenya Airways… READ MORE
Seychellois veteran seafarer celebrates 80th birthday

(Posted 02nd April 2022) Jeffrey Durup, the La Digue born Seychelles renowned seafarer celebrated his 80th Birthday last Friday the 1st April and was joined in La Digue by his Praslin colleague of repute Luc Grandcourt as well as close family and friends for a surprise lunch at the island’s L’Ocean Hotel organised by his […]
#WilsonAirport’s air space closures lead to flight changes over the coming days

(Posted 01st April 2022) Flight Disruption due to Closure of Wilson Airport Flight Disruption due to Closure of Wilson Airport Greetings, We have received a notification from KCAA of the closure of Airspace at Wilson Airport scheduled to take place on Monday 4th of April and Friday 08th of April 2022 between 1000hrs and 1400hrs. […]
COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 01st of April 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview489.187.542 Cases and 6.168.947 Deaths as of 01st of April 2022 424.077.036 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.26 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – Table Mountain National Park: Entry time changes and introduction of cashless systems at entry points!

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced entry time changes as well as the introduction of cashless systems at two entry points into Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town. From the start of the new financial year, card machines will be active at… READ MORE
#AFRAA invites to the next Sky Connect Dialogue

(Posted 01st April 2022) The April 2022 edition of AFRAA Sky-Connect will host Colonel Dokissime Gnama Latta, Director General of the National Civil Aviation Agency of Togo – Representing the SAATM Champion. Join us for a thought-provoking one-on-one dialogue with Colonel Latta as he addresses stakeholders on the African Union (AU) Champion’s vision of an inter-connected […]
#Tanzania’s #CoastalAviation further updates trade partners on flights to #Kigali and other important changes

(Posted 01st April 2022) Dear ATCNews Readers and Partners Our newsletter sent on 22nd of March touched on various updates, however, we realize that we omitted one very important item, which relates to our Kigali flight and an increased inducement. KIGALI INDUCEMENT With effect from 01st of June 2022, all NEW bookings for flights to/from Kigali will be subject to a minimum inducement of […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

(Posted 01st April 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
TravelComments.com – Namibia: New rhino and elephant poaching figures!

According to Namibia’s Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, the country has recorded two cases of rhino poaching and one case of elephant poaching since the beginning of 2022. A total of 43 rhinos got illegally killed by poachers in 2021 and… READ MORE
COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 31st March 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 31st of March 2022) This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview487.643.321 Cases and 6.164.499 Deaths as of 31st of March 2022 422.663.618 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at […]
#WTMAfrica2022 awaits … IN PERSON …

(Posted 31st March 2022) Still planning on joining the African Travel and Tourism reunion? At WTM Africa you get access to relevant and qualified travel and tourism industry buyers, influencers, and professionals. It is the perfect opportunity for you to connect with Africa and the world through valuable connections and ideas.With just two weeks to go for the main event, […]
#AirKenya offers special deals at the Sarit Centre Domestic Tourism Fair

(Posted 31st March 2022) MAASAI MARA BIG SALE Our BIG SALE is on! From 30th March 2022 to 3rd April 2022, we are offering huge savings on our scheduled flights to Maasai Mara. Grab your tickets today at only USD 250 (incl tax) and travel by 31st May 2022. Terms and Conditions Booking period: 30th March 2022 to 3rd April 2022 Travel […]
#AviaDevAfrica2022 – find out who is speaking at that event in #CapeTown

(Posted 31st March 2022) Take a look at who is speaking at AviaDev Africa AviaDev features a multitude of top-level speakers sharing their insight and knowledge of the African aviation landscape with a focus on building connectivity to, from and within the continent. Speakers that you can hear from at AviaDev include: Sanjeev Gadhia CEOAstral Aviation […]
#Zambia revises Covid19 protocols to encourage tourism and trade

(Posted 31st March 2022) RE: REVISED GUIDELINES ON COVID 19 AT POINTS OF ENTRY IN ZAMBIA Kindly be informed that the Ministry of Health has revised the guidelines on COVID-19 at points of entry in Zambia. The revisions entail that fully-vaccinated travellers arriving in Zambia will not be required to present a negative PCR test result. The […]
Building a Sustainable Future for Ground Operations

(Posted 31st March 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 34th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will take place in Paris, France from 31st of May to 02nd of June 2022. Under the theme – People, Purpose and Passion – Building a sustainable future for ground operations – the event will focus on improving […]
#RadissonHotels commit to net zero emission by 2050

(Posted 31st March 2022) Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) is making a strong commitment to decarbonize its business by setting ambitious emission reduction targets to be net zero by 2050, in line with the SBTi Net-Zero Standard, as the Group releases its 2021 Responsible Business Report. Building on its long heritage as a leading sustainable hotel group, Radisson Hotel […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

(Posted 31st March 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com