Seychelles private sector responds to President Wavel’s State of the Nation address
SEYCHELLES HOTEL AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION AND SEYCHELLES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ISSUE JOINT STATEMENT (Posted 25th January 2021) SHTA AND SCCI ISSUE A JOINT RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT RAMKALAWAN’S FIRST SONA The SCCI and the SHTA recognise that the pandemic is still rampant across our islands, and businesses of all sizes continue to experience severe […]
PCR Test results – bring receipt and hard copies of the test to be on the safe side
TT – TRUSTED TRAVEL INITIATIVE RAINS MORE CHALLENGES ON TRAVELERS (Posted 25th January 2021) While Kenya and other countries have launched mandatory TT codes as an entry requirement in addition to a valid time conforming COVID19 PCR test, has this reportedly been adding to the many hoops and hurdles travelers have to jump through and […]
#Seychelles government imposes night curfew
NIGHT TIME CURFEW AND ADDED RESTRICTIONS NOW IN PLACE ACROSS THE SEYCHELLES (Posted 25th January 2021) A sharp rise in #COVID19 case numbers, largely spread among local communities and notably across the main islands of the archipelago, has the Seychelles government now hit the brakes and imposed both a night time curfew as well as […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 24th of January 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: 99.533.374 Cases and 2.134.326 Deaths as of today 24th of January 2021 71.536.933 cases have […]
Air Austral’s first #Airbus A220 leaves the paintshop in Mirabel
FIRST OF THREE A220’S NEARING COMPLETION (Posted 24th January 2021) (Pictures courtesy of Airbus) The first of three ordered Airbus A220-300 aircraft has left the paintshop at the Airbus facility in Mirabel / Canada and will over the course of the next few weeks complete the assembly before conducting ground tests, followed by the test […]
The Elewana Collection relaunches the Loisaba Starbed experience
Dear ATCNews Readers, Friends & Partners, We are pleased to announce the reopening of Elewana Loisaba StarBeds for the months of February and March 2021. When you retire for the evening, sink into the warm and cosy handcrafted four-poster wooden beds, that are rolled out from under the thatch, guaranteeing an uninterrupted view of your […]
Serena Hotels Kenya launches conference packages for select safari lodges
Serena Safari Lodges & Camps Conference & Air Package Greetings from Serena Hotels. We wish to furnish you with our Conference and Air Package rates for our Kenyan Lodges and Camps. We have enhanced our packages by offering the traveler more experiences in our various destinations. Please find below and click on the link below […]
Precision Air opens aviation training centre in Dar es Salaam
TANZANIA’S LEADING AIRLINE GETS LICENCE FOR AVIATION TRAINING (Posted 24th January 2021) Precision Air has announced the opening of its training center after receiving Approved Training Organization certification from the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority. The training center is expected to offer a cabin crew initial course, a crew resource management course, an Aviation Safety Management […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 23rd of January 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: 98.998.691 Cases and 2.122.464 Deaths as of today 23rd of January 2021 71.150.286 cases have […]
Mozambique expects yet another tropical cyclone hit today
CYCLONE ELOISE RACING TOWARDS THE EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICAN SEABOARD (Posted 23rd January 2021) Tropical cyclone Eloise has prompted a level 9 weather warning from the South African meteorological office after, what was initially a tropical storm over Madagascar, strengthened to cyclone level when reaching the Mozambique channel. Roughly 160 International Organization for Migration (IOM) […]
The African Wildlife Foundation fears a conservation reverse in the wake of #COVID19
PANDEMIC COULD REVERSE THREE DECADES OF CONSERVATION WORK ACROSS AFRICA (Posted 23rd January 2021) Courtesy of Edwin Tambara www.AWF.org For wild animals in Africa on the verge of extinction and the tight knit communities who protect them, COVID-19 is a specter, disrupting a delicate balancing act of survival for both humans and endangered species. African […]
#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 […]
Achola Rosario searches for a proper ‘Rolex’ in Nairobi … and finds it …
UGANDAN FOOD SPECIALITY MAKES ITS WAY TO NAIROBI WHERE THE F.O.M.O. TRAVEL SHOW PUTS IT ON THE MAP (Posted 23rd January 2021) Very few things in this world can be eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as a meal or as a snack, sweet or savory, or makes quite such a perfect accompaniment to a […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 22nd of January 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: 98.325.409 Cases and 2.105.903 Deaths as of today 22nd of January 2021 70.644.197 cases have […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Kruger National Park on high alert due to tropical storm Eloise!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that Kruger National Park is on high alert due to the tropical storm Eloise, which is expected to hit various parts and particularly the far north of the National Park with major rainfall and strong winds over the coming weekend (especially on 24 January 2021!). Disaster teams in […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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TravelComments.com – Condor to resume flights between Frankfurt Windhoek!
German charter airline Condor is set to resume flights to Namibia. Effective 03 May 2021, the airline will operate two weekly non-stop flights between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt, Germany, and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia. Flights will depart Frankfurt on Mondays and Thursdays at… [READ MORE]
Brussels Airlines News Updates
We are pleased to announce that we are continuing our culinary collaboration with Belgian Star Chef Tim Boury, from two Michelin-starred restaurant Boury, in 2021. Throughout the year, Boury will again create gastronomic experiences for our Business Class guests on our long-haul flights. Bon appétit! THE LOFT by Brussels Airlines and Lexus Did you know […]
Airbus ups narrow body production
AIRBUS PLANS TO INCREASE A320 PRODUCTION TO 45 A MONTH BY END OF THE YEAR (Posted 22nd January 2021) Airbus plans to adjust A320 production upgrades in response to current market conditions. While wide body production will remain at its current level will production of A320 family aircraft be gradually increased from the present 40 […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONS US envoy to SA: Amid change, an enduring partnership will remain US Embassy and Consulates in South Africa With the inauguration of Joe Biden as the US’s 46th president, there was a change of transition of authority that played out in government offices across America and US embassies around the world. John Groarke, […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 21st of January 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: 97.549.015 Cases and 2.089.134 Deaths as of today 21st of January 2021 70.060.752 cases have […]
TravelComments.com – TAAG Angola Airlines to resume flights between Luanda Windhoek!
The state-owned airline and flag carrier of Angola, TAAG Angola Airlines, has annunced that it is set to resume flights to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia. Effective 29 January 2021, the airline will operate one weekly flight on… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Lufthansa Group to temporarily increase flights between Frankfurt Windhoek!
The Lufthansa Group has announced that it will be adding a fourth and fifth frequency between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt, Germany, and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia, in March 2021 and April 2021. The new frequencies will be… [READ MORE]
Uganda government internet shutdown causes delays in Airbus delivery
UGANDA AIRLINES DELIVERY OF SECOND AIRBUS A330-800NEO PUSHED INTO FEBRUARY (Posted 21st January 2021) The shut down of Uganda’s internet, which caused a multitude of problems for local businesses and international business relations while it lasted, now is apparently also responsible for the delay in having a second Airbus A338Neo delivered. Initially planned for the […]
#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 choses new handling agent at BRU
SWISSPORT BANKRUPTCY SEES BRUSSELS AIRLINES SELECT A NEW HANDLING AGENT AT THEIR HOME HUB (Posted 21st January 2021) Following the bankruptcy of its ground handling partner Swissport Belgium in June 2020 did Brussels Airlines initiate a selection process search for a new ground handler for its home base at Brussels Airport. As the bankruptcy vacated […]
#AviaDevAfrica moves with vigour into 2021
Dear Colleagues, This is the first AviaDev Africa newsletter of 2021. Its purpose is to engage, inspire and connect each of you and to keep you informed of our upcoming activities, whilst signposting other great resources. We welcome your feedback on how you feel it can be improved and we remain committed to supporting the […]
TravelComments.com – KLM forced to temporarily cancel all flights from South Africa to the Netherlands!
The Dutch Government has imposed a travel ban on flights from South Africa to the Netherlands on 20 January 2021. Effective 23 January 2021, all flights operated by KLM between Schiphol Airport (AMS) in Amsterdam and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg / Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town will have to […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 20th of January 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: 97.185.686 Cases and 2.079.502 Deaths as of today 20th of January 2021 69.693.773 cases have […]
#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
