TravelComments.com – New Covid-19 variant: Singapore and Malaysia are restricting arrivals from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe!
Following the detection of a new Covid-19 variant, B.1.1.529, in South Africa, Singapore will restrict entry to travellers with recent travel history to South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia and Eswatini. Effective 23:59 on 27 November 2021, people who have been in one or more of these seven countries in the last 14 days […]
TravelComments.com – New Covid-19 variant: The European Union considers to stop all air travel from Southern Africa!
The President of the European Commission*, Ursula von der Leyen, has announced that the European Commission will propose a travel ban from Southern Africa follwing the detection of a new Covid-19 variant, B.1.1.529, in South Africa that is feared to be the worst Covid-19 variant yet identified. According to… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – New Covid-19 variant: Germany bans most travel from South Africa!
Germany’s acting Health Minister Jens Spahn today (26 November 2021) announced that South Africa will be declared a virus variant area by the German Government. This is due to the detection of a new Covid-19 variant, B.1.1.529, in South Africa, which has a “very unusual constellation” of mutations. The decision, which will come into effect […]
#Zanzibar set for improvements in aviation infrastructure and services
NEW DAWN FOR ZANZIBAR’S ‘ABEID AMANI KARUME‘ AIRPORT (Posted 26th November 2021) Passenger services at Zanzibar airports are set for significant improvements, thanks to the newly signed business deal between the government and experienced service providers. And, President Hussein Mwinyi on Wednesday directed all government institutions at the airports – immigration, Tanzania Revenue Authority, fire […]
#SafariLink also appeal for contributions to #ColobusConservation
Colobus Conservation Global Giving Campaign Greetings! Safarilink is a proud longtime supporter of the Diani-based Colobus Conservation who provides “rescue and rehabilitation” service for primates; either orphans, those injured in road accidents, electrocutions on electricity supply lines, or insnares and those that illegally have been kept as pets. But sadly, their almost daily rescue callouts […]
#ATTA statement on UK’s decision to put southern African countries back on ‘Red List’
ATTA CONDEMNS UK GOVERNMENT DECISION TO BLACKLIST AFRICAN COUNTRIES AGAIN (Posted 26th November 2021) Nigel Vere Nicoll, the President of ATTA, reacted swiftly last evening when the UK government’s decision came to light to temporarily ban flights again with Southern African countries and especially with South Africa. Said Nigel in a statement made available to […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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 – New Covid-19 variant: South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia and Eswatini added to Israel’s travel red list!
The Government of Israel announced on 25 November 2021 that South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia and Eswatini have been added to the country’s “red”, or highest-risk, travel list. This is due to the detection of a new Covid-19 variant, B.1.1.529, in South Africa, which has a “very unusual constellation” of mutations…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – New Covid-19 variant: South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Namibia bac k on UK’s travel red list!
Following the detection of a new Covid-19 variant, B.1.1.529, in South Africa, South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Namibia will be added to the UK’s travel red list. This becomes effective from midday today (26 November 2021). Direct flights from these six countries will be banned from midday Friday (26 November 2021) until… READ […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 25th November 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 260.242.098 Cases and 5.198.308 Deaths as of 25th November 2021 235.195.731 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 2.00 percent Note: Some African […]
African Parks say thanks for the support they got throughout the year
A ranger and his daughter in Garamba National Park, DRC © Blackbean Dear Friends, As we reflect on another year, we are filled with gratitude. Your steadfast support for our work across Africa has been inspiring. Thanks to you, we have continued to make strides in protecting Africa’s increasingly precious wild areas and in supporting […]
OneWorld wins yet another major aviation award
oneworld wins Best Airline Alliance in Business Traveller UK Awards The oneworld® Alliance was named Best Airline Alliance in the 2021 Business Traveller UK Awards, winning the title for the ninth consecutive year. The award winners were chosen by readers of Business Traveller UK, who were asked to reflect on their experiences in the past […]
TravelComments.com – South African Airways & Kenya Airways are planning to launch a “Pan African Airline Group”!
South African Airways (SAA) and Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways, have signed a Strategic Partnership Framework, which is seen as a key milestone towards co-starting a Pan African Airline Group by… READ MORE
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#AirKenya lines up more stops in Nanyuki and Samburu ahead of peak season
It is a Christmas-comes-early type of mood in Airkenya, and our Santa bags are full of surprises. Ready? Let’s start with the Northern Circuit in Kenya. 1. Introduction of Sasaab Airstrip Service in Samburu We have introduced scheduled flights to Sasaab airstrip starting from 1st January 2022. This will be our third stop in […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 24th November 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 259.674.908 Cases and 5.191.185 Deaths as of 24th November 2021 234.807.636 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 2.00 percent Note: Some African […]
Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards kicks off in Kigali
Muraho! ATTEND THE HYBRID AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP FORUM & AWARDS ON NOVEMBER 25th- 26th FROM 8:30 AM CAT. #ATLF2021 is just one day away! Don’t miss this inspirational Pan-African dialogue which will bring together hundreds of key stakeholders from across Africa on November 24th- 26th at the Serena Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda. This year’s theme is […]
New York Travel Show – Mark your Diary January 28th – 30th 2022
America’s Favorite Travel Show is Coming to New York! You may think you’ve attended a travel show in New York before, but you haven’t experienced anything like this. The New York Travel & Adventure Show is bringing the power of the ONLY Series of Travel Market Events back to the largest travel market in the […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian Airlines, Boeing sign MOU for B787 landing gear exchange Ajot At the Dubai Air Show, Boeing signed a memorandum of understanding with Ethiopian Airlines that will help the airline to bring cost savings to its maintenance operations with Boeing’s 787 landing gear exchange program… Read more>> South African Airways […]
TravelComments.com – Limpopo: Eastgate Airport underwent major refurbishment!
Eastgate Airport (HDS), also known as Hoedspruit Airport, in Hoedspruit in South Africa’s Limpopo province underwent a major refurbishment which started in mid-2020 and was completed in early November 2021. With an average of 150 monthly flights and over 7000 passengers passing through its gates any given month, the airport needed an upgrade to better […]
#AirSeychelles announces return to #Mumbai
SEYCHELLES TO RECONNECT WITH INDIA AS TOURISM GETS INTO GEAR AGAIN (Posted 24th November 2021) Air Seychelles has today confirmed that the national airline will resume scheduled passenger flights between India and the Seychelles effective 02nd of December 2021. The return of the Seychelles colors to one of India’s biggest cities and commercial financial center, […]
#AFRAA announces another Sky Connect Dialogue
Date: Wednesday, 01st December, 2021 Session Time: 14:00h EAT (UTC +3) Registration Link: http://bit.ly/3B44xY8 The December 2021 edition of AFRAA Sky-Connect will host Mr. Aaron Munetsi, Chief Executive Officer – Airline Association of Southern Africa (AASA). Join us for a thought-provoking one-on-one dialogue with AASA CEO as he shares with stakeholders the industry recovery process […]
TravelComments.com – Zambia: Zambia Airways to finally launch operations!
Zambia Airways, a joint venture between Zambia’s state-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC; 55%) and Ethiopian Airlines (45%), has a new launch date. According to the airline’s Board of Directors, Zambia Airways will officially commence operations on… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Airlink to resume flights between Johannesburg St Helena!
The St Helena Government (SHG) has announced that St Helena’s air service provision with Airlink will resume and is expected to commence towards the end of… READ MORE
#CoastalAviation mourns the passing of the CEO Paolo Chiaro
We are saddened to hear of the passing of our beloved CEO, Paolo Chiaro who died in Montebelluna, Italy on 20th November 2021. Paolo, born on 14th May, was a true visionary with exceptional intuition and a strong work ethic. He always kept the wellbeing of his dear ones and his employees at the top […]
Colobus Conservation – a project of key importance to Kenya’s south coast
COLOBUS CONSERVATION – ONE OF DIANI’S SHOWCASE CONSERVATION PROJECTS (Posted 24th November 2021) Dear Friend, I am writing to you today to ask you to help Colobus Conservation raise emergency funding to continue its operations in the months ahead. We are facing a funding shortfall and are on the brink of shutting down all operations. […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#IATA offers solutions to restore global mobility
Keys to Safely Restoring Global Mobility: Simplicity, Predictability, Practicality The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to adopt simple, predictable and practical measures to safely and efficiently facilitate the ramping-up of international travel as borders re-open. Specifically, IATA urged governments to focus on three key areas: Simplified health protocols Digital solutions to process […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 23rd November 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 258.971.278 Cases and 5.181.983 Deaths as of 23rd November 2021 234.278.420 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 2.00 percent Note: Some African […]
#Kenya and #SouthAfrica sign key cooperation agreements
TOURISM AND TRANSPORT BUT ALSO MIGRATION AGREEMENTS SIGNED AS LONG LASTING STANDOFF ENDS (Posted 24th November 2021) Gone are the days of diplomatic spats and intentional hindrances put into the way of Visa applicants, making travel between two of the most important African countries difficult, impacting on tourism – both ways – and keeping airline […]
