TravelComments.com – Namibia: FlyNamibia to increase flights between Windhoek Cape Town!
Namibian privately-owned airline FlyNamibia, previously known as FlyWestair, is set to increase flights to Cape Town in South Africa. The airline, which is currently operating three weekly flights on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, is planning to add… READ […]
TravelComments.com – Mack Air to launch “The Hwange Circuit” air service in Zimbabwe in April 2022!
Mack Air, the first private commercial operator in Botswana to be granted an International Scheduled Service License, and Zimbabwean private charter company Central Air Transport Services (CATS) are set to launch a new air service between Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls and airstrips in the Hwange and surrounding areas. “The Hwange Circuit” […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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#Brussels Airport News Updates January 2022
(Posted 18th January 2022) Travel to Brussels or via Brussels? Then this information will help you with the latest updates from Brussels Airport. Are you planning a trip to Belgium? We welcome you! Maybe it’s already a routine to you, but make sure that in addition to your identity card or travel pass, you can […]
#IATA appoints new Senior Vice President
(Posted 18th January 2022) IATA Appoints Frederic Leger as SVP for Commercial Products and Services The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Frederic Leger as the association’s Senior Vice President for Commercial Products and Services. Leger served in the role on an ad interim basis since July 2021, when IATA’s Commercial Products and […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 17th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview330.956.809 Cases and 5.562.795 Deaths as of 17th January 2022 268.912.220 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.68 percent Note: Some African countries […]
Uganda Airlines named by CH Aviation as operator of #Africa’s youngest fleet
(Posted 17th January 2022) Uganda Airlines’ fleet of six aircraft comprising two Airbus A338Neo’s and four CRJ900’sseries, with an average age of 1.15 years, has been ranked as the youngest fleet in Africa as well as in the world by CH Aviation. The award ceremony, held virtually today, dedicated to airlines across the globe keeping […]
Air Seychelles’ operates third youngest fleet in #Africa
(Posted 17th January 2022) Air Seychelles fleet of seven aircraft comprising two Airbus A320neos and five DHC-6 Twin Otter-400series, with an average age of 4.3 years, has been ranked as the third youngest fleet in Africa by chaviation.The award ceremony, held virtually today, dedicated to airlines across the globe keeping a young,modern and efficient fleet […]
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COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 16th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview328.495.699 Cases and 5.557.246 Deaths as of 16th January 2022 267.371.226 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.69 percent Note: Some African countries […]
#Akagera News Roundup for 2021
(Posted 16th January 2022) Akagera News October-December 2021 © Gaël Ruboneka Vande wegheHello and welcome to our last newsletter for 2021. Despite the setbacks of Covid still hampering tourism worldwide, we’ve enjoyed a fruitful and eventful 2021, and would like to take this opportunity to thank all our visitors and supporters throughout the year. We hope 2022 […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 15th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview326.260.596 Cases and 5.552.712 Deaths as of 15th January 2022 266.352.854 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.70 percent Note: Some African countries […]
Ken Uduny’s latest insights: Guide to online travel agencies
(Posted 15th January 2022) Have you’ve ever wondered what an OTA actually is, how OTAs make money, why travelers like you and hotels use OTAs? Online travel agents have become an integral part of many travellers’ “search and book” routine. It used to be so much more tedious to book travel, requiring a phone call […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 14th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview323.738.447 Cases and 5.546.274 Deaths as of 14th January 2022 265.227.913 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.71 percent Note: Some African countries […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Inbound travellers are required to use the “Trusted Travel System” from 15 January 2022!
As of 15 January 2022, all travellers entering Namibia through its thirteen main Ports of Entry are required to have their Covid-19 test results uploaded on the Trusted Travel System (TT). Once the test results are uploaded to the system, a code will be generated which will then be used at the Port of Entry […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Flysafair to launch flights to Mauritius in March 2022!
South African low-cost airline FlySafair had to temporarily cancel its plans to launch scheduled flights to Mauritius on 11 December 2021 due to the emergence of the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus in South Africa. According to the flight schedule on the airline’s website, the new launch date for flights between OR Tambo International Airport […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Kruger National Park is one of the most popular National Parks on TikTok!
South Africa’s Kruger National Park is one of the most popular National Park on TikTok, a video-focused international social networking service. This is according to a study by US-based travel specialist ParkSleepFly, which gathered a list of all of the National Parks around the world and then ranked these according to the number of views […]
#AFRAA calls for change of mindset among governments to kickstart travel
(Posted 14th January 2022) The travel ecosystem is reeling from the adverse impact of the re-introduction of travel restrictions and implementation of blanket travel bans since the onset of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) is making a clarion call to governments and stakeholders to harmonise the health protocols, reconsider […]
Mount Kenya 10to4 annual Mountain Bike Challenge opens for 2022 registrations
(Posted 14th January 2022) Don’t forget – Register for the Tropic Air 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge NOW!The 21st edition of the iconic 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge will take place on Friday 18th to Sunday 20th February and all the old favourites will be back! So whether you’re an Extreme kind of person, or prefer a more gentle Slide through life, you’ll […]
Uganda’s Parliament asked for tax breaks for tourism industry
(Posted 14th January 2022) After losing over Shs22 billion on account of budget cuts on consumptive items over the past two pandemic years have members of parliament in Uganda been asked for tax breaks for the sector. While presenting the tourism sector’s Budget Framework Paper for financial year 2022/23 before the Parliamentary Committee on Tourism, […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 13th January 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 13th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview320.020.374 Cases and 5.536.886 Deaths as of 13th January 2022 263.743.857 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.73 percent […]
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TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Namibia amends the current Public Health Regulations!
Namibia’s Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, announced on the occasion of the 39th Covid-19 briefing on the national response measures on 13 January 2022 that the current Covid-19 public health measures have been reviewed and amended in light of the current Covid-19 situation in Namibia. The following regulations related to travel […]
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Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
(Posted 13th January 2022) U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONSWill Biden deliver on his commitment to Africa in 2022? BrookingsWhen he was running to win the White House, President Joe Biden’s campaign committed to implement a “bold strategy” toward Africa… Read more>> Readout of President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of EthiopiaThe White HousePresident Joseph R. Biden, Jr. […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 12th January 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 12th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview316.994.544 Cases and 5.528.892 Deaths as of 12th January 2022 262.678.862 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.74 percent […]
#IATA confirms improved passenger numbers in November 2021 but cautions about #COVID19 Omikron impact in December 2021
(Posted 12th January 2021) Passenger Traffic Improved in November; Omicron Restrictions Likely to Affect Period Ahead The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel continued in November 2021, prior to the emergence of Omicron. International demand sustained its steady upward trend as more markets reopened. Domestic traffic, however, weakened, largely […]
New SITA report shows trends to rapid digitalization
(Posted 12th January 2022) COVID-19 CRISIS SHIFTS THR FOCUS OF IT SPEND TO AUTOMATION, SUSTAINABILITY, AND DIGITAL HEALTH CIOs betting on technology to support industry recovery, according to new findings from SITA’s 2021 Air Transport IT Insights While IT budgets have stayed largely flat in 2021, airport and airline CIOs are betting on technology to […]
TravelComments.com – Mozambique: Big cats are back in Zinave National Park!
A female and a male leopard have been introduced into Zinave National Park in the Inhambane Province of Mozambique. The two predators were initially introduced into the 18 600 ha sanctuary established within the National Park, but, as big cats do, they soon ventured further, exploring the surrounding habitat within the greater 408 000 ha […]
TravelComments.com – Eswatini: The Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation (RENAC) is at an advanced stage in preparing to launch scheduled regional air services!
According to the CEO of the Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation (RENAC), Captain President Dhlamini, the company is at an advanced stage in preparing to launch scheduled regional air services in Southern Africa. RENAC, which is targeting the first half of 2022 to launch, will operate flights between Eswatini’s King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) […]
