oneworld supports the use of sustainable aviation fuels
oneworld supports global ambition statement for 10% sustainable aviation fuel by 2030 September 2021 The oneworld® Alliance has supported the World Economic Forum Clean Skies for Tomorrow Coalition’s 10% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030 ambition statement unveiled today, further signalling the importance of sustainability to oneworld. oneworld, the first global airline alliance to commit […]
Vipingo offers special deals including free additional night
_________ Claim your free night on bookings in October _________ October is an exciting month what with half term shenanigans, Huduma Day, Mashujaa Day, Hallowe’en fun and the ‘Travel Moon’ rising. At Vipingo Ridge, we have tons in store all month including the thrills and frills of a salsa night, bush hikes through our magical […]
#IATA reads governments the riot act over prohibitive COVID19 travel restrictions
IATA urges Kenyan Government to Reduce PCR Test Fees to Boost Air Travel, Economic Recovery The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the Kenyan government to use all mechanisms at its disposal to encourage air travel, including reductions in COVID-19 test charges. “Kenya’s air transport recovery is stalling and requires ongoing support. Among the interventions, […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Mozambique further eases some of the preventive measures!
Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi announced in an address to the nation on 23 September 2021 a further easing of several preventive measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country. The adjusted measures will be in force for 30 days. According to the President, the following restrictions in Mozambique’ are getting relaxed with effect […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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TravelComments.com – Eswatini: Current entry guidelines as of 20 September 2021!
According to an announcement issued by Eswatini’s Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Moses Vilakati, on 20 September 2021, the country currently has seven ports of entry – five land border posts from South Africa, one land border post from Mozambique as well as Eswatini’s only international airport, King Mswati III International Airport (SHO). Travellers […]
TravelComments.com – Lüderitz: The “Shark Island campsite” set to re-open after renovation!
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state-owned enterprise mandated to run the tourism facilities within the protected areas of Namibia, has announced hat the Shark Island campsite in Lüderitz is set to re-open. The renovation of the campsite, which was initially planned to take place in the 2019/2020 financial year… [READ MORE]
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Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Pfizer says its Covid vaccine is safe and generates robust immune response in kids ages 5 to 11 CNBC Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine is safe and generates a “robust” immune response in a clinical trial of kids ages 5 to 11, the drugmakers announced in a press release Monday. […]
#IATA announces speaker list for Air Transport Summit
IATA Announces Speakers, Agenda for the World Air Transport Summit in Boston The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the program and speakers for the World Air Transport Summit (WATS), which is being held in conjunction with the IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Boston, USA, 3-5 October. “I’m very excited that the World Air […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: FlyWestair to launch flights between Windhoek Cape Town!
Namibian privately-owned passenger airline FlyWestair is set to launch scheduled direct flights to Cape Town in South Africa. Effective from 01 October 2021, the airline will operate three weekly flights on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays between… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Free entry to selected Iziko museums during in_herit festival 2021!
Iziko Museums of South Africa is currently hosting the in_herit Festival 2021 – a dynamic cultural programme and Heritage Day celebration which is taking place from 20 – 26 September. As part of the festival, Iziko Museums is offering free entry to selected Iziko Museums in Cape Town. This includes the… [READ MORE]
#IATA urges Ethiopian Government to continue supporting African aviation
IATA Urges Ethiopian Government to Maintain Support for Aviation The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government of Ethiopia to continue its focus on maintaining efficient air connectivity amid the COVID-19 crisis. This will place Ethiopia in a strong position to weather the crisis and speed up the eventual industry and economic recovery. […]
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#IATA updates manuals for 2022
2022 Edition IATA Manuals Reflecting Vital Industry Standard Updates now Available The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has completed the annual revision of its air transport industry manuals for cargo, ground handling, and operations. These provide guidance to all companies in the aviation value-chain to ensure compliance with the latest state and airline regulations, industry […]
Brussels Airlines appoints new head of corporate communications
KIM DAENEN TAKES OVER FROM WENKE LEMMES AS NEW HEAD OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS (Posted 22nd September 2021) Kim Daenen has been appointed as the new Head of Corporate Communications at Brussels Airlines, directly reporting to Peter Gerber, CEO of the company. She hereby succeeds Wencke Lemmes who has taken up the role of Head of […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Lesotho has relaxed lockdown measures
The Government of Lesotho has announced on 17 September 2021 that the country moves from a strict purple colour code to a more relaxed purple colour code. The adjustments were implemented effective from 18 September 2021. According to Lesotho’s Prime Minister Dr Moeketsi Majoro, the Government opted for this change owing to the decreased Covid-19 […]
TravelComments.com – God’s Window Skywalk: First skywalk of its kind in South Africa to open in Mpumalanga!
The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) held an official sod-turning ceremony on 17 September 2021 to officially announce the start of the construction of the God’s Window Skywalk in the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga. The new attraction is located within the proximity of the famous Graskop Gorge. The God’s Window Skywalk, […]
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TravelComments.com – Karoo National Park: The Pienaars Pass 4×4 eco-trail has been re-opened!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Pienaars Pass 4×4 eco-trail in the Karoo National Park has been re-opened after the completion of necessary maintenance. The 6km eco-trail, which was closed since the heavy rains in late 2020, takes visitors to the middle plateau of the National Park. A full 4×4 vehicle with […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: The upgrade of Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) to be completed at the end of September 2021!
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC), the state-owned operator of eight of Namibia’s largest airports, has announced that the N$250 (N$260?) million Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) Congestion Alleviation project practical completion date is set for the end of September 2021. The specialist equipment, such as the… [READ MORE]
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Airlink commences flights between Johannesburg and Entebbe
CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN UGANDA AND SOUTH AFRICA BOOSTED AS AIRLINK LAUNCHES FLIGHTS (Posted 20th September 2021) Airlink, South Africa’s private airline, has spread the wings further yet when the company launched flights from Johannesburg to Entebbe yesterday, Sunday, 19th September. The airline has previously served Entebbe on behalf of South African Airways but when SAA halted […]
Seychelles’ mourns passing of tourism pioneer
MYRIAM ST. ANGE RIP – A LA DIGUE TOURISM PIONEER (Posted 19th September 2021) Myriam St. Ange and her two sons Carl & Sydney Mills converted the La Digue Island St. Ange family home, the Chateau St.Cloud in the Seychelles into a family hotel as they retained the colonial era characteristics of the iconic building. […]
#VoyagesAfriq African Tourism News Updates
Meet Speakers at Africa’s Travel and Tourism Summit The maiden Africa Tourism Summit has assembled some of the finest brains in the African tourism industry for this year’s event scheduled to take place in three cities: Johannesburg, Durban and Lagos form September 19-21, 2021.The speaker lineup is a stellar group of international specialists and a […]
#Uganda halts PCR tests on arrival for everyone
UGANDA’S TOURISM INDUSTRY ESCAPES KILLER BLOW AS PCR TEST ON ARRIVAL REQUIREMENT NOW LIMITED TO SELECT COUNTRIES ONLY (Posted 17th September 2021) Uganda’s tourism industry has escaped a proverbial death sentence after the government has at the very last moment given in to pressure to abandon the nonsensical PCR test on arrival for everyone requirements […]
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TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Eswatini eases lockdown measures!
The Prime Minister of Eswatini, Cleopas Sipho Dlamini, today (16 September 2021) announced that Eswatini will move to “Adjusted Risk Level 2”. Effective 17 September 2021, several eased Covid-19 restrictions will come into force. According to the Prime Minister, the new… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – North West Parks Board (NWPB) has announced the dates for the “Park Mahala Week 2021”!
The North West Parks Board (NWPB), the governmental organisation responsible for the management of protected areas and public nature reserves in South Africa’s North West Province, has announced the dates for this year’s “Park Mahala Week”. From 17 October 2021 until 24 October 2021 the NWPB is offering free access to 14 of its 15 […]
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