Travelling to #Brussels – Get the latest updates of do’s and don’ts
Discover Belgium by bike With ICU Road World Championships in Belgium, this year is all about cycling. Belgium is a small but quaint country that can easily be discovered by bike. Hire a bike and enjoy thousands of kilometres of cycling fun. Get inspired and discover our various cycling routes. You can also combine them […]
TravelComments.com – Western Cape: The World’s longest zipline to open outside Caledon!
The Overberg region outside Caledon in South Africa’s Western Cape will soon be home to the World’s longest zipline. The new attraction will be operated by South African adventure company SA Forest Adventures and Mossel Bay Zipline, which operates the longest over-ocean zipline in the world in Mossel Bay. The installation of phase 1 of […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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TravelComments.com – Covid-19: South Africa has moved to “Adjusted Alert Level 1”!
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa announced in an address to the nation on 30 September 2021 that the country’s Cabinet has decided to move South Africa from Adjusted Alert Level 2 to Adjusted Alert Level 1. According to the President, the current trends in the progression of the pandemic mean that a number of the […]
#IATA data suggest Air Cargo remains a driver for aviation recovery
Air Cargo Up 7.7% in August Versus Pre-COVID Levels; Capacity Lagging Demand The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released August 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that demand continued its strong growth trend but pressure on capacity is rising. As comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted by the extraordinary impact […]
oneworld scoops another major award
SKYTRAX NAMES ONEWORLD AS BEST GLOBAL AIRLINE ALLIANCE FOR 2021 (Posted 01st October 2021) The oneworld® Alliance has won the World’s Best Airline Alliance title in the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2021, in recognition of the alliance’s popularity among customers. oneworld was named the World’s Best Airline Alliance following a 23-month-long customer survey from September […]
#AFRAA and Colins Aerospace join hands for virtual conference
AVIATION WOMEN AND YOUTH CONFERENCE SET FOR 19TH AND 20TH OCTOBER (Posted 01st October 2021) The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) is pleased to invite you to the AFRAA Women & Youth in Aviation Conference which is scheduled to take place from 19-20 October 2021 in virtual format. The event is graciously sponsored by Collins Aerospace. […]
Mount Kenya Trust Wildlife Ranger Challenge 2021
WILDLIFE RANGER CHALLENGE 2021 LAST CHANCE TO DOUBLE YOUR DONATION FOR OUR RANGER TEAM, FORESTS and WILDLIFE. THANK YOU! THE FINAL EVENT On September 18th, the Wildlife Ranger Challenge culminated in the 21km half marathon. Across the African continent, wildlife rangers strapped on their 22kg kits and raced across their respective protected areas in one […]
#BrusselsAirlines offers 61 destinations in the upcoming winter schedule
BRUSSELS AIRLINES RESPOND TO RISEN TRAVEL DEMAND WITH RELAUNCHES AND NEW DESTINATIONS (Posted 01st October 2021) 61 destinations in the winter schedule High demand for winter-sun destinations Restart of corporate travel Relaunch Hurghada, Kiev and Lanzarote Start of Marrakesh route With a slight growth in corporate travel week after week and a high demand for […]
#IATA says government response to #COVID19 Delta variant impacts on travel
Governments Response to Delta Variant Slams August Domestic Traffic Demand The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel decelerated in August compared to July, as government actions in response to concerns over the COVID-19 Delta variant cut deeply into domestic travel demand. Because comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results […]
TravelComments.com – Etihad Airways returns to South Africa!
Etihad Airways, the second-largest airline in the United Arab Emirates after Emirates, has announced the return to South Africa. The airline will start flights between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg as well as between Abu Dhabi and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape […]
TravelComments.com – South African Airways and Emirates are set to reactivate long-standing partnership!
South Africa’s national airline, South African Airways (SAA), and the largest airline of the United Arab Emirates, Emirates, are set to reactivate its long-standing partnership which started in 1997. The two airlines are working towards increasing alignment across products, services and reactivation of synergies between loyalty programmes, and will be initially kicking off with a […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS South African Airways Takes Off Today With Flights From Johannesburg To Cape Town Signals Resumption Of Domestic Services South African Airways Following months of preparation after exiting business rescue, South African Airways (SAA) resumes both domestic and regional Africa service. The carrier’s first scheduled flight is an early morning take-off […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Airlink and United Airlines (USA) announce codeshare and loyalty program agreement!
South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink and United Airlines, one of the major American airlines, have announced a codeshare agreement that will offer customers more connections between the U.S. and Southern Africa than any other airline partnership. According to the two airlines, the new agreement, which is subject to government approval, will offer one stop […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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Qatar Airways bags top global airline award for an unprecedented sixth time
QATAR AIRWAYS – ONCE AGAIN NAMED AS SKYTRAX AIRLINE OF THE YEAR (Posted 29th September 2021) Airline also scooped five additional awards including World’s Best Business Class, World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge, World’s Best Business Class Airline Seat, World’s Best Business Class Onboard Catering and Best Airline in the Middle East Recognition for innovation […]
#AFRAA continues with Sky Connect Dialogues
Date: Wednesday, 06th October, 2021 Session Time: 14:00h EAT (UTC +3) Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3APq3QV The October 2021 edition of AFRAA Sky-Connect, Dr. Mohammed Abdulaziz, Head, Division of Surveillance and Disease Intelligence – Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). Join us for a thought-provoking one-on-one dialogue with the Africa CDC as they share […]
TravelComments.com – South African Airways & Kenya Airways have signed a memorandum of co-operation!
South Africa’s flag carrier, South African Airways, and the national airline of Kenya, Kenya Airways, have signed a memorandum of co-operation with a longer-term view to co-starting a Pan-African Airline Group that in time will enhance mutual growth potential by taking advantage of strengths of the two airlines’ busy hubs…. [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: FlySafair set to launch flights to Mauritius!
South African low-cost airline FlySafair has announced the launch of scheduled direct flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) on Mauritius, the main island of Republic of Mauritius. Effective… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Golden Gate Highlands National Park: New “Godumodumo Dinosaur Centre” is almost complete!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the construction of the Godumodumo Dinosaur Centre in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park is at its tail-end phase. The launch of the state-of-the-art interpretive centre is expected towards the end of this… [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
#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
#RwandAir announces new destinations in Congo
GOMA AND LUBUMBASHI FLIGHTS TO COME ON LINE END SEPTEMBER (Posted 26th September 2021) RwandAir continues its recovery from the pandemic by adding additional routes to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from September. As of September 29, the Rwandan flag carrier is to launch new twice-weekly services to both Lubumbashi, the DRC’s mining […]
#Accor expands #Africa footprint with new luxury property in #Djibouti
NEW LUXURY BEACHSIDE RESORT HOTEL IN DJIBOUTI SET FOR 2021 OPENING (Posted 26th September 2021) The group signs deal to open its first luxury property in Djibouti in 2024 Accor (group.Accor.com), a world-leading hospitality group with over 400 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, is adding a new flagship property to its portfolio […]
#Tanzania set for 1st East African Regional Tourism Expo
1st EAC REGIONAL TOURISM EXPO 2021 ! East Africa Regional Tourism Expo (EARTE) brings the world of tourism together and promotes the East African Regions to the world, allowing you to explore a world full of tourist attractions and opportunities, all at one Expo. The expo presents more than 150 Exhibitors from East Africa and […]
#IndiaOutbound News Updates
About India Outbound Magazine India Outbound, a brand of Media India Group, is India’s only B2B travel media platform, that encompasses a print magazine, a website, an online TV channel and dynamic social media platforms, entirely dedicated to the promotion of foreign destinations and products in India. India Outbound is a niche platform not just […]
Radisson Hotels sign 13 hotels / 2500 rooms in Africa during 2021
BIG BOOST FOR RADISSON AS NEW HOTELS ARE SIGNED ACROSS THE CONTINENT OF AFRICA (Posted 24th September 2021) Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com), one of the world’s leading hotel groups, is proud to announce a hotel expansion record in Africa with 13 signings to date, translating to a new hotel signed every 20 days. The Group’s […]
#AFRAA cooperates with UNWTO to kickstart Africa’s aviation and tourism industry
UNWTO and AFRAA to Cooperate to Restart of African Tourism and Travel UNWTO has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) to work more closely together and strengthen the relationship between the aviation and tourism sectors. The MoU was signed by Abdérahmane Berthé, AFRAA’s Secretary-General and UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvilil. […]
Airlink Uganda updates
FLYING ACROSS UGANDA’S NATIONAL PARKS (Posted 24th September 2021) Copyright © AeroLink Uganda, All rights reserved.
