TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Namibia re-opens six border posts with South Africa and Botswana!
The Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has informed the public that four border post between Namibia and South Africa, which have been closed since 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will re-open. The four border posts are… READ MORE
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 05th of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview587.054.779 Cases and 6.431.309 Deaths as of 05th of August 2022 557.130.498 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.09 percent Note: Some […]
Agility Completes £763 Million Acquisition of Menzies Aviation to create the world’s largest aviation services provide
(Posted 05th August 2022) Agility (www.Agility.com), a supply chain services, infrastructure and innovation company, announced that it has finalized its acquisition of UK-based John Menzies PLC (www.MenziesAviation.com) and will combine the business with its National Aviation Services (NAS) (www.NAS.aero) business to create a world leader in aviation services in 58 countries. Once integrated, the combined […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: New rhino and elephant poaching figures!
Namibia has recorded 33 cases of rhino poaching, of which 24 are black rhinos and nine are white rhinos, and two cases of elephant poaching since the beginning of 2022. According to the spokesperson of the Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Romeo Muyunda, this year’s poaching cases… READ MORE
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 05th of August 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#IATA confirms passenger demand in June remain strong
(Posted 04th August 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for June 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel remains strong. Note: IATA have returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Owing to the low traffic base in 2021, some markets will show […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 04th of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview585.735.362 Cases and 6.428.836 Deaths as of 04th of August 2022 556.289.317 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.09 percent Note: Some […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 04th August 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
(Posted 04th August 2022) CCA IN THE NEWS U.S. Chamber and Corporate Council on Africa Partnering to Support Africa Business Forum as Part of Biden-Harris Administration’s Upcoming U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit U.S. Chamber of Commerce The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Africa Business Center and the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) applaud the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to […]
S L O W and #Airlink sign lounge access agreement
(Posted 03rd August 2022) From today, Airlink’s premium and qualifying passengers travelling on its domestic and regional flights, have access to SLOW lounges at Johannesburg’s, Cape Town’s and Durban’s international airports. Iain Meaker, CEO for Slow Lounges stated: “Airlink has signed a lounge agreement that will see its passengers enjoy our renowned lounge hospitality. We […]
#IATA confirms June Air Cargo demand strong and resilient
(Posted 03rd August 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing healthy and stable performance. Note: IATA returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was 6.4% below June 2021 levels (-6.6% for international […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 03rd of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview584.471.533 Cases and 6.424.274 Deaths as of 03rd of August 2022 555.080.805 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.09 percent Note: Some […]
#AirSeychelles gets overflight rights from Saudi Arabia
(Posted 03rd August 2022) Air Seychelles today achieved another important milestone in its flights between Israel andSeychelles. The carrier became the first airline to receive permission from the Saudi Arabianauthorities to overfly their territory on flights between the two countries. Saudi Arabia announcedlast month that flights operating to and from Israel would be allowed to […]
#Zambia Tourism News Updates from #KafuntaSafaris
(Posted 03rd August 2022) Welcome to our Newsletter Dear All! August is here, the season is in full swing, and so far, we’ve welcomed guests from over 23 different countries! The world is travelling again! It’s an exceptional year, and we’re incredibly grateful to each and every one of those visitors for choosing to include […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: eSwatini and South Africa have re-opened the six remaining border posts!
The Government of eSwatini and the Government of South Africa have agreed to re-open the six border posts between the two countries that were still closed due to Covid-19 on 01 August 2022. Travellers intending to visit eSwatiniand returning residents of eSwatini are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Fully vaccinated persons entering eSwatini […]
TravelComments.com – West Coast National Park: Annual flower season kicks off!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the annual West Coast National Park (WCNP) flower season has kicked off. SANParks recommends to select sunny days to visit the national park. If at all possible, it is advisable to plan the visit on a week day. Weekend days are often very busy with queues developing […]
#Hospitality – Updates on activities in #Africa
(Posted 03rd August 2022) Courtesy of Matthew Weihs, The Bench and W Hospitality’s Trevor Ward REPORT: HOTEL CHAIN DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE IN AFRICA 2022 The annual W Hospitality Pipeline Report covers the 54 countries in Africa, comprising North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt), sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian Ocean islands (Seychelles, Mauritius, Comoros and […]
#AviaDevAfrica2022 – a final review
(Posted 03rd August 2022) View the highlights from AviaDev Africa 2022 Many thanks to everyone in the community that joined us in Cape Town last month for the first live AviaDev Africa since 2019.In the spirit of transparency and accountability, we have pleasure in enclosing the post event report and highlights video. Additionally, all sessions […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 03rd of August 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#BrusselsAirlines extends options for CO2-neutral flying
(Posted 03rd August 2022) Brussels Airlines has introduced a Green Fare for passengers flying from Denmark, Sweden and Norway from August, which includes full offsetting of CO2 emissions using sustainable fuel and investment in climate protection projects. The offer comes now that the willingness for passengers to neutralize their flight has risen significantly. Since the […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 02nd of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview583.295.514 Cases and 6.422.420 Deaths as of 02nd of August 2022 553.859.443 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.10 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – South African National Parks (SANParks) announced the dates for the South African National Parks Week 2022!
South African National Parks (SANParks), the body responsible for managing South Africa’s national parks, has announced the dates of the SA National Parks Week 2022. The 17th edition of the annual event will take place from… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – USA: Delta Air Lines to introduce flights between Atlanta Cape Town!
Major US-American airline Delta Air Lines is set to launch new route to Cape Town in South Africa. The airline will operate a three weekly nonstop service on board an Airbus A350-900 between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town. Delta Air Lines is planning to […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Botswana eases regulations on entry and mask-wearing!
Travellers unvaccinated against Covid-19 or travellers partially vaccinated against Covid-19 intending to visit Botswana are no longer required to undergo immediate Covid-19 testing at the country’s ports of entry. This means that unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travellers now only require… READ MORE
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 02nd of August 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#BrusselsAirlines launches unique new safety video in conjunction with Belgian band ‘Hooverphonic’
(Posted 02nd August 2022) #BrusselsAirlines again shows innovation with new safety video Brussels Airlines launched an eye-catching video to draw the attention of their passengers to the important safety instructions of a flight. Fully in line with the long tradition of putting the very best of Belgium on the world map, the national airline took […]
Trouble hotspot Virunga celebrates World Ranger Day regardless
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#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 01st of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview582.459.462 Cases and 6.420.213 Deaths as of 01st of August 2022 552.771.665 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.10 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: New poaching figures!
South Africa’s Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has released the rhino poaching figures for the first six month of 2022. A total of 259 rhino have been poached for their horn in South Africa between January and June 2022. The number of rhino poached during this period is… READ MORE
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 01st August 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
