Achola Rosario explores the ‘Urban Eatery’ this week
THE TASTE OF A GOOD BURGER GETS ACHOLA ROSARIO VENTURE INTO WESTLANDS By Achola Rosario, Contributing Editor at www.ATCNews.org (Posted 29th July 2021) Delta Complex on Waiyaki way in Westlands Nairobi has always smacked of corporate glamour for me. Maybe because of its soaring glass and white concrete towers that house Jaguar, Oracle and PwC […]
#IATA confirms continued disappointing passenger performance
June Air Travel Recovery Continues to Disappoint The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger demand performance for June 2021 showing a very slight improvement in both international and domestic air travel markets. Demand remains significantly below pre-COVID-19 levels owing to international travel restrictions. As comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted by […]
#IATA confirms strong growth in air cargo demand
Air Cargo Posts Strongest First Half-Year Growth Since 2017 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets for June showing a 9.9% improvement on pre-COVID-19 performance (June 2019). This pushed first half-year air cargo growth to 8%, its strongest first half performance since 2017 (when the industry posted 10.2% year-on-year […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: FlySafair to launch flights between Cape Town Bloemfontein!
South African low-cost airline FlySafair has announced the launch of flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontein. Effective… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Victoria Falls: Zimbabwe re-opens the Victoria Falls border post & Kazungula border post for vaccinated travellers!
The Zimbabwean Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Monica Mutsvangwa, has announced during a post-Cabinet briefing on 27 July 2021 that the Victoria Falls border post (Zimbabwe <> Zambia) and the Kazungula border post (Zimbabwe <> Botswana) have re-opened for fully vaccinated travellers in a move aimed at reviving the tourism sector. The decision […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: CemAir to introduce flights between Johannesburg Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
South African domestic and regional carrier CemAir is set to launch flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ | Port Elizabeth International Airport) in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). Effective… [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
TravelComments.com – Namibia and Russia scrap visa requirements!
According to TASS, largest Russian news agency, the Governments of Namibia and Russia have agreed on the mutual abolishment of visa requirements. The agreement, which was already signed in April 2021, comes into effect from… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: New rhino and elephant poaching figures!
Rhino and elephant poaching continues to significantly decline this year in Namibia. According to the latest figures released by the country’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism,… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Mango temporarily suspends all operations until further notice!
South African low-cost airline Mango, a subsidiary of South Africa’s state-owned flag carrier South African Airways (SAA), has confirmed that the its services and all flights are temporarily suspended from today, 27 July 2021 until further notice due to… [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
Brussels Airport’s latest news updates
Leave for your trip well-prepared At a loss trying to find out which documents you need to leave on holiday? We will get you back on track! To help you prepare for your trip, Brussels Airport published a handy, interactive travel map. Move your cursor over the map and discover which rules apply in which […]
#IATA add environmental sustainability to its curriculum
IATA Adds Environmental Sustainability to its Training Curriculum The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched an environmental sustainability training program together with the University of Geneva (UNIGE). While sustainability has played an important role in the industry for many years, it is a key priority as the sector rebuilds from the effects of the […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Mango to be placed into business rescue!
South African low-cost airline Mango, a subsidiary of South Africa’s state-owned flag carrier South African Airways (SAA), has confirmed that it will be placed into business rescue. The decision was taken by the airline’s board and the Government of South Africa, while consultation with labour groups is currently underway. However, according to the Mango’s acting […]
Corporate Council on Africa prepares to host Heads of State and Business Leaders
13TH US – AFRICA BUSINESS SUMMIT READY TO TAKE OFF (Posted 26th July 2021) Preparations for the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) (www.CorporateCouncilonAfrica.com) 13th U.S.-Africa Business Summit?being held virtually on July 27 – 29, 2021 are well under way. The Summit is CCA’s flagship conference that is considered essential for those doing business on the […]
Mount Kenya ‘Mountaindispatches’ News Updates
MOUNTAIN DISPATCHES The past three months have been full to the brim with mountain, ranger and team activities! Read the story of Martin’s encounter with a poached elephant. See how the team’s are taking part in First Aid Refresher training and fire awareness. Susie Weeks and Edwin Kinyanjui have been regazetted as KWS Honorary Wardens, […]
#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 – Covid-19: South Africa moves back to Adjusted Alert Level 3! update
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa announced in an address to the nation on 25 July 2021 that based on the recommendations of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Covid-19, and inputs from the President’s Coordinating Council, the Cabinet has decided to move South Africa from Adjusted Alert Level 4 to Adjusted Alert Level 3. This means […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 25th of July 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda on a daily basis Global overview: 194.583.379 Cases and 4.171.694 Deaths as of 25th of July 2021 176.614.993 cases […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 24th of July 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda on a daily basis Global overview: 194.232.364 Cases and 4.163.807 Deaths as of 24th of July 2021 176.292.212 cases […]
#IndiaOutbound’s latest 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 […]
#IATA takes issue with EC slot decision
European Commission Slots Decision Out of Touch with Reality, Damages Sustainability and Industry Recovery The International Air Transport Association (IATA) branded the European Commission’s (EC) decision to set the winter slot use threshold at 50% as “out of touch with reality,” and argued that the EC had ignored the advice and evidence presented by EU […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 23rd of July 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda on a daily basis #COVID19 This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines Global overview: 193.597.542 Cases and 4.154.876 Deaths […]
#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
Brussels Airlines – give yourself a treat
UPGRADE YOURSELF TO PREMIUM ECONOMY AT AN AFFORDABLE FEE (Posted 23rd July 2021) Counting down the days until you can take off again towards your favourite European destination? Make your travel even more memorable and pamper yourself with an upgrade to Premium Economy Class! Book by 31/07/2021 and benefit from our promotional summer fares! Book […]
#AirlineRatings put Qatar Airways on top – AGAIN
AIRLINE OF THE YEAR, BEST BUSINESS CLASS, BEST AIRLINE IN MIDDLE EAST AND BEST CATERING (Posted 23rd July 2021) Qatar Airways has been named Airline of the Year 2021 by AirlineRatings. The airline has also clinched the Best Middle East Airline, Best Catering, and the Best Business Class awards. This marks the third year in […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 22nd of July 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda on a daily basis Global overview: 193.007.039 Cases and 4.146.088 Deaths as of 22nd of July 2021 175.483.945 cases […]
TravelComments.com – Six destinations in Southern & East Africa made it to list of the “World’s Greatest Places 2021”!
The famous Time Magazine, an American weekly news magazine and news website, has released its third annual list of the “World’s Greatest Places”. To compile this list, the magazine solicited nominations of places – including countries, regions, cities and towns – from its international network of correspondents and contributors, with an eye toward those offering […]
#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 warns governments about continued high cost of #COVID19 tests
IATA Warns Governments on High Cost of Testing The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to take action to address the high cost of COVID-19 tests in many jurisdictions and urged flexibility in permitting the use of cost-effective antigen tests as an alternative to more expensive PCR tests. IATA also recommended governments adopt […]
