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#DiaryofaMuzungu’s Charlotte looks back at 2021
(Posted 19th January 2022) Article by Charlotte Beauvoisin, first published at www.diaryofamuzungu.com Pandemic people – my best of 2021 From #LockdownDiaries to gratitude! Diary of a Muzungu’s review of 2021 Wasn’t 2021 extraordinary? Isolation has given us all an opportunity to rethink many things – whether we wanted to or not! – and I certainly […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 19th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview336.485.520 Cases and 5.577.084 Deaths as of 19th January 2022 271.936.227 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.65 percent Note: Some African countries […]
#AirKenya links Kisumu / Kenya with Entebbe / Uganda
(Posted 19th January 2022) Kisumu offers plenty of exploration options for safari-goers within Kenya and Uganda. Exploration within KenyaThe flight departs Kisumu International Airport at 1325 hrs to arrive in the Mara at 1400 hrs, in time for the afternoon game drive. The return flight leaves Mara at 0815 hrs after an early dawn game drive […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
(Posted 19th January 2022) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS ExxonMobil Announces Ambition for Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 2050ExxonMobilExxonMobil today announced its ambition to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions for operated assets by 2050, backed by a comprehensive approach to develop detailed emission-reduction roadmaps for major facilities and assets… Read more>> J&J booster 85% […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: South African Airways to restart flights to Durban!
South African Airways (SAA) has announced that it will resume flights to Durban. The airline, which took to the skies again in September 2021, is planning to operate a three times daily return service between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban from… READ MORE
#IATA shares airlines financial monitor report December 2021 and January 2022
(Posted 19th January 2022) Airlines Financial MonitorDecember 2021 – January 2022 IATA is pleased to share herewith the December 2021 to January 2022 report of the Airlines Financial Monitor. Key points: The latest financial results confirm that the pressure on the industry’s operating profitability eased in Q3 2021. In the sample of 87 airlines, the […]
#BrusselsAirlines set for further route expansion in summer 2022
(Posted 19th January 2022) This coming summer season, starting on March 27th, Brussels Airlines will offer 85 destinations, with a focus on leisure. Newcomers in the airline’s summer portfolio compared to last year are Arecife (Lanzarote), Chania (Crete), Hurghada (Egypt), Mytilene (Lesbos), Samos, Marrakesh ( Morocco), Rabat (Morocco) and Munich (Germany). After a winter which […]
#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 – Namibia: FlyNamibia to increase flights between Windhoek Cape Town!
Namibian privately-owned airline FlyNamibia, previously known as FlyWestair, is set to increase flights to Cape Town in South Africa. The airline, which is currently operating three weekly flights on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, is planning to add… READ […]
TravelComments.com – Mack Air to launch “The Hwange Circuit” air service in Zimbabwe in April 2022!
Mack Air, the first private commercial operator in Botswana to be granted an International Scheduled Service License, and Zimbabwean private charter company Central Air Transport Services (CATS) are set to launch a new air service between Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls and airstrips in the Hwange and surrounding areas. “The Hwange Circuit” […]
#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 Airport News Updates January 2022
(Posted 18th January 2022) Travel to Brussels or via Brussels? Then this information will help you with the latest updates from Brussels Airport. Are you planning a trip to Belgium? We welcome you! Maybe it’s already a routine to you, but make sure that in addition to your identity card or travel pass, you can […]
#IATA appoints new Senior Vice President
(Posted 18th January 2022) IATA Appoints Frederic Leger as SVP for Commercial Products and Services The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Frederic Leger as the association’s Senior Vice President for Commercial Products and Services. Leger served in the role on an ad interim basis since July 2021, when IATA’s Commercial Products and […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 17th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview330.956.809 Cases and 5.562.795 Deaths as of 17th January 2022 268.912.220 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.68 percent Note: Some African countries […]
Uganda Airlines named by CH Aviation as operator of #Africa’s youngest fleet
(Posted 17th January 2022) Uganda Airlines’ fleet of six aircraft comprising two Airbus A338Neo’s and four CRJ900’sseries, with an average age of 1.15 years, has been ranked as the youngest fleet in Africa as well as in the world by CH Aviation. The award ceremony, held virtually today, dedicated to airlines across the globe keeping […]
Air Seychelles’ operates third youngest fleet in #Africa
(Posted 17th January 2022) Air Seychelles fleet of seven aircraft comprising two Airbus A320neos and five DHC-6 Twin Otter-400series, with an average age of 4.3 years, has been ranked as the third youngest fleet in Africa by chaviation.The award ceremony, held virtually today, dedicated to airlines across the globe keeping a young,modern and efficient fleet […]
#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 for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 16th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview328.495.699 Cases and 5.557.246 Deaths as of 16th January 2022 267.371.226 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.69 percent Note: Some African countries […]
#Akagera News Roundup for 2021
(Posted 16th January 2022) Akagera News October-December 2021 © Gaël Ruboneka Vande wegheHello and welcome to our last newsletter for 2021. Despite the setbacks of Covid still hampering tourism worldwide, we’ve enjoyed a fruitful and eventful 2021, and would like to take this opportunity to thank all our visitors and supporters throughout the year. We hope 2022 […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 15th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview326.260.596 Cases and 5.552.712 Deaths as of 15th January 2022 266.352.854 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.70 percent Note: Some African countries […]
Ken Uduny’s latest insights: Guide to online travel agencies
(Posted 15th January 2022) Have you’ve ever wondered what an OTA actually is, how OTAs make money, why travelers like you and hotels use OTAs? Online travel agents have become an integral part of many travellers’ “search and book” routine. It used to be so much more tedious to book travel, requiring a phone call […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 14th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview323.738.447 Cases and 5.546.274 Deaths as of 14th January 2022 265.227.913 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.71 percent Note: Some African countries […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Inbound travellers are required to use the “Trusted Travel System” from 15 January 2022!
As of 15 January 2022, all travellers entering Namibia through its thirteen main Ports of Entry are required to have their Covid-19 test results uploaded on the Trusted Travel System (TT). Once the test results are uploaded to the system, a code will be generated which will then be used at the Port of Entry […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Flysafair to launch flights to Mauritius in March 2022!
South African low-cost airline FlySafair had to temporarily cancel its plans to launch scheduled flights to Mauritius on 11 December 2021 due to the emergence of the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus in South Africa. According to the flight schedule on the airline’s website, the new launch date for flights between OR Tambo International Airport […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Kruger National Park is one of the most popular National Parks on TikTok!
South Africa’s Kruger National Park is one of the most popular National Park on TikTok, a video-focused international social networking service. This is according to a study by US-based travel specialist ParkSleepFly, which gathered a list of all of the National Parks around the world and then ranked these according to the number of views […]
#AFRAA calls for change of mindset among governments to kickstart travel
(Posted 14th January 2022) The travel ecosystem is reeling from the adverse impact of the re-introduction of travel restrictions and implementation of blanket travel bans since the onset of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) is making a clarion call to governments and stakeholders to harmonise the health protocols, reconsider […]
Mount Kenya 10to4 annual Mountain Bike Challenge opens for 2022 registrations
(Posted 14th January 2022) Don’t forget – Register for the Tropic Air 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge NOW!The 21st edition of the iconic 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge will take place on Friday 18th to Sunday 20th February and all the old favourites will be back! So whether you’re an Extreme kind of person, or prefer a more gentle Slide through life, you’ll […]
Uganda’s Parliament asked for tax breaks for tourism industry
(Posted 14th January 2022) After losing over Shs22 billion on account of budget cuts on consumptive items over the past two pandemic years have members of parliament in Uganda been asked for tax breaks for the sector. While presenting the tourism sector’s Budget Framework Paper for financial year 2022/23 before the Parliamentary Committee on Tourism, […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 13th January 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 13th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview320.020.374 Cases and 5.536.886 Deaths as of 13th January 2022 263.743.857 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.73 percent […]
