Uganda Airlines to launch Kinshasa flights on 18th of December
NETWORK EXPANSION ON COURSE FOR UGANDA AIRLINES (Posted 10th December 2020) In just over a week will Uganda Airlines launch flights to their next continental destination, Kinshasa. Effective 18th of December will the airline serve the route initially three times a week, leaving Entebbe every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday and returning the same day. Regular […]
African governments fail private sector during pandemic
95 PERCENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES ARE NEGLECTED BY THEIR GOVERNMENTS (Posted 10th December 2020) Following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic, the African Union, UNDP and AfriLabs worked together to create the Rollo Africa Business Simulation Programme to support SMEs and the informal sector in the […]
#Aviation – Global aviation industry anticipates continued massive losses into next years
AIRLINE LOSSES CONTINUE TO GROW INTO AND BEYOND 2021 (Posted 10th December 2020) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a revised outlook for airline industry performance in 2020 and 2021. Deep industry losses will continue into 2021, even though performance is expected to improve over the period of the forecast. A net loss of […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONS The United States and Europe Should Work Together to Promote a Prosperous Africa Council on Foreign Relations The Financial Times recently reported that the European Union is preparing a proposal for the incoming Biden Administration that envisions a comprehensive strengthening of transatlantic cooperation…Read more>> TOURISM World Tourism Forum Institute to promote Chad’s tourism […]
#VanillaIslands campaign named winner in social networks category
THE VANILLA ISLANDS #VOYAGEZDEMAIN CAMPAIGN BECOMES A WINNER (Posted 10th December 2020) The coronavirus pandemic has paralysed global tourism making this sector one of the most affected by this crisis. Thus, from the first few months of 2020, the Vanilla Islands, faced with the need to support tourism’s key stakeholders, given the millions of jobs […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Six airports have received ACI’s Airport Health Accreditation!
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has announced that six of its nine airports in South Africa have received the Airport Health Accreditation by by the Airports Council International (ACI). The airports that received this accreditation are Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban, Port Elizabeth International Airport […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 09th of December 2020) #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: 68.747.287 Cases and 1.566.690 Deaths as of today 09th of December 2020 47.667.271 cases have […]
#BreakingNews / #Aviation / #Kenya – Lucky escape for passengers after crash landing
PILOT AND PASSENGER WALK AWAY FROM CRASH LANDING (Posted 09th December 2020) An AeroAndina MXP-1000 Tayrona aircraft, reportedly coming from the Lewa Conservancy and heading for Nanyuki, attempted to land on the main Isiolo to Nanyuki road following a mechanical failure, but ended up in a roadside ditch. Both pilot and passenger escaped unharmed and […]
TravelComments.com – Festive season 2020/21: Kruger National Park to enforce daily gate quotas!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that daily quotas will once again apply at the entrance gates of Kruger National Park from 16 December 2020 until 26 January 2021. Through the day visitor quota for Kruger National Park SANParks aims to better manage the expected volumes of visitors. SANParks has introduced three time slots, […]
TravelComments.com – Facebook has launched Africa’s first Community City Guide in Johannesburg!
Online social media and social networking service Facebook has just launched Africa’s first Facebook Community City Guide. “The JoziPlug Community City Guide“, which has been compiled and co-created by local Facebook Groups, was created to showcase the beauty of Johannesburg, highlight community leaders using Facebook to connect and support local businesses through empowering communities and […]
TravelComments.com – Air Botswana to resume flights to Cape Town, Harare & Lusaka!
Botswana’s flag carrier, Air Botswana, is set to re-introduce regional services in Southern Africa. The airline, which already relaunched flights between Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg on 10 November 2020, is set to recommence flights to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, […]
#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
St. Ange’s retirement from politics makes waves around the world
LEADING GLOBAL TRAVEL MAGAZINES AND PUBLICATIONS PAY TRIBUTE TO ALAIN ST. ANGE’S LEGACY FOR SEYCHELLES’ TOURISM (Posted 09th December 2020) The recent announcement that tourism personality ALAIN St.ANGE had retired from his country’s day to day politics was reported from the four corners of the world. In the Americas Bea Broda BA, BMsc, the Producer/Writer/Host/Speaker […]
The Driftwood Malindi – Safe to Visit
THE DRIFTWOOD SHARES ITS MEASURES UNDER THE COVID19 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (Posted 09th December 2020) Greetings to ATCNews Readers from Roger Sylvester and the entire Driftwood Malindi team … Here is their message for you ahead of the Festive Season … With the Christmas Festive Season upon us, we thought it was important to let […]
#AviaDev and #Embraer to deliver market outlook for #Africa
THE LOOK INTO THE CRYSTAL BALL OF AFRICAN AVIATION Brought to you by AviaDev’s Jon Howell and Embraer’s top team for Africa (Posted 09th December 2020) Dear ATCNews Readers, Tomorrow, Thursday 10th of December at 10:00 (UTC), AviaDev and Embraer will deliver an immersive and engaging event delivering and discussing the findings of the most […]
Emirates finally turns the corner and launches Premium Economy
EMIRATES HAS FINALLY GIVEN UP THEIR RESISTANCE TO LAUNCH A PREMIUM ECONOMY CABIN (Posted 09th December 2020) The launch of Emirates’ Premium Economy Cabin can be compared with the act of pulling a tooth, long overdue, long in coming but finally inevitable. Leading airlines around the world have offered this added cabin for a long […]
#QatarAirways announces #Seattle as next US destination
QATAR AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES CODESHARES WITH ALASKA AIRLINES UPON START OF SEATTLE FLIGHTS (Posted 09th December 2020) Qatar Airways also announces a frequent flyer partnership with Alaska Airlines that will begin from 15 December 2020 and plans to implement codeshare cooperation in line with the U.S. carrier joining oneworld in March 2021 Launch of Seattle will […]
#IATA recommends urgent measures to government to stimulate air travel
Best Practices for COVID-19 Market Stimulation The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to add market stimulation measures to the support they are giving to keep aviation financially viable. Such measures would encourage travel while systematic testing protocols enable a safe re-opening of borders. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments have […]
#OneWorld continues to claim major awards this season
THREE MORE AWARDS FOR ONEWORLD CONFIRM GLOBAL STANDING OF THE ALLIANCE (Posted 09th December 2020) oneworld has been named the winner of another three awards by Global Traveler magazine, in a further recognition of its status as the preferred alliance of international travellers. Global Traveler named the alliance as Best Airline Alliance in its GT […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 08th of December 2020) #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: 68.117.810 Cases and 1.554.160 Deaths as of today 08th of December 2020 47.180.405 cases have […]
#IATA reports disappointing passenger recovery in October 2021
Passenger Recovery Disappoints in October Global airlines now expect to lose nearly 120 billion US Dollars this year The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery of passenger demand continued to be disappointingly slow in October. Total demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was down 70.6% compared to October 2019. This […]
TravelComments.com – Garden Route National Park: Stringent safety measures will apply during the summer holidays!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that stringent safety measures will apply in all three sections – Tsitsikamma, Knysna and Wilderness – of the Garden Route National Park during this summer holidays. According to Vuyiswa Thabethe, General Manager for the Garden Route region of SANParks, Park Rangers will be on high alert during this […]
#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
Colobus Conservation is asking for your help
Colobus Conservation Global Giving Campaign Dear ATCNews Readers – it’s the season of goodwill so at the risk of abusing our relationship I am asking for your help on behalf of Colobus Conservation based in Diani on the south coast of Kenya. This is a not-for-profit organisation promoting the conservation, preservation, and protection of primates […]
#IATA urges countries to follow global guidelines on crew testing for #COVID19
States Urged to Follow Global Guidelines on Crew Testing The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) jointly called on governments to follow the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council Aviation Recovery Task Force (CART) guidelines to exempt crews from COVID-19 testing that is applied to air […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 07th of December 2020) #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: 67.541.338 Cases and 1.544.185 Deaths as of today 07th of December 2020 46.717.521 cases have […]
#Uganda mourns the loss of another ranger at the hands of armed poachers
RIP SGT. EMMANUEL MATSIPA / UGANDA WILDLIFE AUTHORITY RANGER FORCE (Posted 07th December 2020) The poaching menace in Uganda has again reared its ugly head as yet another ranger was shot dead by armed poachers in Kibale Forest National Park. The park is known for primate tourism but the forest has in past years faced […]
#IATA says air cargo recovery slower than anticipated in October
Air Cargo Recovery Continues at a Slower Pace in October The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released October data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand continued to improve but at a slower pace than the previous month and remains below previous year levels. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was […]
#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 06th of December 2020) #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: 67.021.834 Cases and 1.537.155 Deaths as of today 06th of December 2020 46.394.172 cases have […]
