TravelComments.com – South Africa: Emirates extends route suspension!
According to Emirates’ travel update, the airline has changed plans and has extended its South Africa route suspension until 15 July 2021. This in line with government directives that restrict the entry of travellers originating from South Africa, into the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Daily passenger flights to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg […]
TravelComments.com – Eswatini: Eswatini Airlink & Airlink resume flights between South Africa Eswatini!
Eswatini Airlink and its operating partner Airlink have announced the resumption of flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and King Mswati III International Airport (SHO), the only international airport in Eswatini, on… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Re-opening of burnt areas in the northern section of Table Mountain National Park!
South African National Park (SANParks) has announced that certain burnt areas in Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town, which have been closed off to the public since April 2021 following a fire that started in the Rhodes Memorial area, have been re-opened. Permitted recreational activities in the re-opened areas can continue as before, including […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 04th 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: 184.380.112 Cases and 3.989.816 Deaths as of 04th of July 2021 168.724.861 cases […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 03rd 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: 183.979.273 Cases and 3.982.454 Deaths as of 03rd of July 2021 168.383.762 cases […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Comair temporarily suspends all Kulula and British Airways flights in South Africa!
South African airline Comair, which operates the low-cost kulula brand and a local franchise of British Airways, has announced the temporary suspension of services in South Africa. The airline will cancel all flights from 05 July 2021… [READ MORE]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 02nd 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: 183.539.521 Cases and 3.973.721 Deaths as of 02nd of July 2021 168.018.371 cases […]
Airlink to continue operate domestic and regional flights
AIRLINK CONTINUES OPERATING ITS DOMESTIC AND REGIONAL NETWORK. (Posted 02nd July 2021) Airlink, the South African-based domestic and regional airline, will continue to provide its regular scheduled service across its network of more than 35 destinations to support business, trade, tourism and keep economies functioning while South Africa is under COVID-19 Level 4 restrictions to […]
TravelComments.com – Western Cape: Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area and the Cederberg Wilderness Area have been temporarily closed!
CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa’s Western Cape, has announced that the Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area and the Cederberg Wilderness Area have been closed due to adverse weather conditions. The situation will be continually reassessed. CapeNature is planing to re-open… [READ MORE]
#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 […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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Radisson Hotels set to add 7 more hotels in Morocco
RADISSON HOTELS ADDS 1600+ ROOMS TO ITS AFRICA PORTFOLIO (Posted 02nd July 2021) The Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) in partnership with Madaëf are proud to announce the signing of seven Moroccan hotels, of which four will open its doors this month, located in the renowned tourist areas of Al Hoceima, Saïdia and Taghazout. The new […]
#AviaDevAfrica News Updates
Dear Colleagues, It has already been 3 weeks since we delivered AviaDev Africa 2021 online, hosted by the fantastic team at Ravinala Airports, Madagascar. The event attracted 1200 delegates from over 70 countries worldwide and I would like to once again thank all of our speakers and sponsors for the support they have shown the […]
#AFRAA Aviation Stakeholders roundup
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and Ethiopian Airlines held the 9th Aviation Stakeholders’ Convention from 18-19 May in virtual format. Travel industry Stakeholders at the event aligned on priorities for the efficient recovery of the air transport industry in Africa. The event was graced by the Minister of Transport of the Republic of Ethiopia, H.E. […]
#IATA welcomes new Rolls Royce commitment
IATA Welcomes Rolls-Royce Commitment to Open Aftermarket Best Practice The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Rolls-Royce plc have signed a joint statement that clarifies the engine manufacturer’s ongoing commitment to an open and competitive approach to its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. The document was finalized after several months of productive and collaborative […]
#Zambia Tourism News Updates – courtesy of Gill Staden
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Airlink continues with the suspension of eSwatini flights due to continued unrest
AIRLINK CANCELS FLIGHTS BETWEEN ESWATINI & SOUTH AFRICA UNTIL 05TH OF JULY 2021 AMID CONTINUED CIVIL UNREST (Posted 02nd July 2021) Eswatini Airlink and its operating partner Airlink, the South African-based domestic and regional airline, have cancelled flights between Johannesburg and Sikhuphe’s King Mswati III International Airport up to and including 05th of July 2021 […]
Wrenelle Stander set to take over from Chris Zweigenthal as AASA CEO
WRENELLE STANDER APPOINTED AS AASA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Posted 02nd July 2021) The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) yesterday announced that Wrenelle Stander has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer, with effect from mid-July 2021 Ms Stander takes over the reins from Chris Zweigenthal who is retiring from the industry body he […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 01st 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: 183.119.843 Cases and 3.965.323 Deaths as of 01st of July 2021 167.663.469 cases […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa extends validity period for temporary visas!
South Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has extended the validity period of legally issued visas which expired during the lockdown period to 30 September 2021 for short-term visas, issued for a period not longer than 90 days, such as a tourist visa. The validity period of… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: LIFT Airline temporarily suspends operations!
South African domestic airline LIFT has announced the temporary suspension of flights. The airline, which is currently only operating flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, will cancel all flights from… [READ MORE]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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NAS widens their African network
BIDAIR SERVICES NOW BECOMES ‘NAS COLOSSAL AVIATION SERVICES‘ (Posted 01st July 2021) The acquisition of BidAir Services, South Africa’s largest ground handling company from the BidVest Group was closed on 30th of June 2021. National Aviation Services (NAS) (www.NAS.aero), Colossal Africa and a consortium of current executive management from BidAir Services announced the closing after […]
Uganda reduces PCR test time to 72 hours
USER FRIENDLY NO MORE AS TRAVELERS FIND MORE HOOPS TO JUMP THROUGH (Posted 30th June 2021) Uganda’s health authorities have, with immediate effect, reduced the time frame for PCR testing from previously 120 hours to now only 72 hours. This applies to both passengers leaving Uganda and travelers coming to Uganda via Entebbe International Airport. […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS U.S.-Africa Business Summit 2021 – July 27 – 29 AllAfrica Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will hold this year’s 13th U.S.-Africa Business Summit virtually to build sustainable partnerships and opportunities between key government and private sector decision-makers across America and the African continent…Read more>> CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Delta variant […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Namibia introduces new mitigation measures for 14 days!
Namibia’s President, Dr. Hage G. Geingob, announced on the occasion of the 30th Covid-19 briefing on the national response measures on 30 June 2021 that the existing Public Health Regulations (as of 15 June 2021), which are set to expire today (30 June 2021), are getting adjusted. The adjustments will come into force at midnight […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 30th of June 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: 182.721.158 Cases and 3.956.503 Deaths as of 30th of June 2021 167.320.718 cases […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Zimbabwe imposes dusk to dawn curfew!
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has re-installed a strict level four lockdown with new restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19 in Zimbabwe on 29 June 2021. The measures are in effect for two weeks, after which they will be reviewed. Zimbabwe has seen its 7-day average infection rate increasing five times to 727 compared to two […]
