COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 11th of February 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 108.022.864 Cases and 2.369.002 Deaths as of 11th of February 2021 80.062.923 cases have recovered. […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Air Namibia goes into voluntary liquidation!
The Government of Namibia has announed the decision to file for the voluntary liquidation of Air Namibia. According to a media statement by Namibia’s Minister of Finance, Ipumbu Shiimi,, Namibia’s economy can no longer afford to perpetually provide financial support to the airline at the expense of supporting economic growth and critical social services. Air […]
#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 – South Africa: British Airways to launch two new routes to East London!
British Airways, which is operated by Comair Limited in South Africa, is set to launch scheduled fligths to East London in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. Effective 17 March 2021, the airline will operate 13 weekly flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and East London Airport (ELS) in East London as well as… […]
Enjoy something special this coming weekend in #Kampala
Akagera National Park – the 2020 Highlights
Akagera Highlights 2020 © DREW BANTLIN With the arrival of 2020, Akagera had expectations to build on the success of the previous year. In 2019 Akagera was 90% self-financing, and the park was on the last stretch to self-sustainability. Unfortunately, soon after, the pandemic began to impact the park, like everywhere else, resulting in the […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Air Namibia suspends all operations!
The flag carrier of Namibia, Air Namibia, has announced the suspension of all services. Effective today (11 February 2021), all flight operations will be cancelled, with all aircraft returning to base. The cash-strapped airline has also suspended the reservation system for taking new bookings. Affected passengers are advised to… [READ MORE]
Air Namibia – going, going, going, gone
AIR NAMIBIA FACES AXE AS NAMIBIAN GOVERNMENT DECIDES FOR LIQUIDATION (Posted 11th February 2021) Information was received that the Namibian government, after months of deliberations and a series of U-turns has now finally decided to liquidate the national airline. It is understood that all operations would be cancelled, effective today, 11th of February 2021, to […]
Kenya’s FlySax set to acquire SA Express
KENYAN LOW COST AIRLINE AGREES TO PAY 50 MILLION RAND FOR ‘UNDER LIQUIDATION‘ AIRLINE (Posted 11th February 2021) Reports are coming in that one of the provisional liquidators of SA Express has told parliament in Pretoria that the bidding process for the disposal of SA Express has been concluded and that Kenya’s FlySax has emerged […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Update
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian Airlines delivers Africa’s first Covid vaccines The Citizen The Ethiopian Airlines on Saturday announced that it has delivered the first Covid-19 vaccine shipment to Africa. In a statement sent to the Nation, the award winning and largest airline in Africa said the vaccine delivery flight was made Saturday…Read more>> […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 10th of February 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 107.588.515 Cases and 2.356.198 Deaths as of 10th of February 2021 79.521.397 cases have recovered. […]
#AviaDevAfrica – Updates on the way forward
Dear Colleagues, During this difficult time, we must seize the opportunity to review our existing direction of travel and be ready for the new environment. With that in mind, it is vital that we stay connected to one another. Here at AviaDev, we will continue to deliver insight via our podcasts, webinars and events. We […]
Spotlight on East Africa remains a major sales platform
Join over 35 Exhibitors already booked and meet over 100 buyers already registered!! I would like to invite you to participate at our Spotlight on East Africa Virtual TravelExpo on 24th of February which will specifically promote Inbound Tourism into East African countries The Spotlight Virtual TravelExpo will attract: Overseas Tour Operators who sell East […]
Brussels Airlines continues to extend free rebooking period
REBOOKING FEES REMAIN SUSPENDED FOR BRUSSELS AIRLINES PASSENGERS (Posted 10th February 2021) Rebooking fee for Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa and SWISS remains suspended Since the end of August, all fares of Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Eurowings can be rebooked without a rebooking fee. Originally, this fare offer was valid for […]
#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
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 09th of February 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 107.147.262 Cases and 2.340.671 Deaths as of 09th of February 2021 79.008.113 cases have recovered. […]
#IATA offers free training to former cabin crew
IATA Offers Free Training to Former Cabin Crew Transitioning into Job Market The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is offering an online training course to help laid-off airline cabin crew members re-enter the job market. This course will be offered free of charge for those who register between 9 and 23 February. A survey of […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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Airlink announces their return to Sishen / Northern Cape
AIRLINK SET TO RESUME SISHEN FLIGHTS FROM 15TH OF FEBRUARY (Posted 09th February 2021) Airlink will resume scheduled air services between Johannesburg and Sishen in the Northern Cape from 15th of February 2021. The route is being relaunched to provide vital air connectivity to the important ironore mining centre. “Airlink recognises the strategically important role […]
Serena Hotels drop Mountain Lodge from their portfolio
MOUNTAIN LODGE REVERTS TO OWNERS AS SERENA OPTS OUT OF MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (Posted 09th February 2020) Serena Hotels, after a 22 year partnership, has ended their management involvement in Mountain Lodge. The company had notified the owners, Mountain Lodge Limited, of their decision already in December last year but only now made the split public […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 08th of February 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 106.821.217 Cases and 2.330.285 Deaths as of 08th of February 2021 78.567.302 cases have recovered. […]
TravelComments.com – Emirates to temporarily suspend flights to Zimbabwe!
The largest airline of the United Arab Emirates and the flag carrier of the Emirate of Dubai, Emirates, has announced that it will temporarily suspend flights between Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai and Robert Gabriel Mubabe International Airport (HRE) in Harare, a linked service with Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, from… [READ […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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RwandAir suspends flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg, Harare and Lusaka
AIRLINES FACE DIFFICULT CHOICES AS CORONAVIRUS MUTATIONS SPREAD FURTHER (Posted 08th February 2021) RwandAir has confirmed the suspension of their flights from Kigali to Cape Town, Johannesburg, Harare and Lusaka, effective today, 08th February 2021. The airline, together with health authorities in Rwanda, is monitoring the current challenges posed by the Coronavirus variants which have […]
South Sudanese aviation authority updates operating hours at Juba
JUBA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ANNOUNCES NEW OPERATING HOURS FOLLOWING CHANGE OF TIME ZONE TO UTC +2 (Posted 08th February 2021) The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority has announced the new operating hours for Juba International Airport, following the decision of the government of South Sudan to change the country’s time zone from UTC +3 to UTC […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 07th of February 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 106.444.031 Cases and 2.322.461 Deaths as of 07th of February 2021 78.099.051 cases have recovered. […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 06th of February 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 106.106.152 Cases and 2.231.549 Deaths as of 06th of February 2021 77.764.882 cases have recovered. […]
Achola Rosario searches for the perfect ‘Fish and Chips’ this week
WILL ‘FRYING NEMO‘ DELIGHT ACHOLA’S TASTE BUDS? READ ON TO FIND OUT … (Posted 05th February 2021 by Achola Rosario, Contributing Editor at www.ATCNews.org) Authenticity is the act of someone trying to be like someone else, the sincerest form of flattery. Sometimes re-inventing the wheel does not mean throwing out old recipes, especially those tried […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 05th of February 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 105.615.127 Cases and 2.299.742 Deaths as of 05th of February 2021 77.313.943 cases have recovered. […]
TravelComments.com – Rwanda has updated the current Covid-19 prevention measures!
The Government of Rwanda has reviewed the current Covid-19 prevention measures and announced an update. The existing measures will get extended countrywide – including the current lockdown of Kigali – from 03 February 2021 through 07 February 2021. From 08 February 2021 until 22 February 2021, the following measures will be in effect in the […]
