#IATA confirms that passenger demand in March suffered substantial hit
Passenger Demand Plunges in March as Travel Restrictions Take Hold The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) dived 52.9% compared to the year-ago period. This was the largest decline in recent history, reflecting the impact of government […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa to phase out coronavius lockdown: Airlines have adjusted plans to resume operations!
South Africa’s Government will implement a gradual and phased recovery of economic activity from 01 May 2020 with the alert level be eased from highest level 5 to level 4. The Government has indicated that this risk-adjusted approach to the coronavirus is expected to last at least 6 – 8 months until the alert level […]
#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
Ethiopian Airlines set to resume flights to Oslo
ETHIOPIAN RETURNS TO OSLO By Rune Engstrom, Owner and Managing Director of Destination Africa (Posted 29th April 2020) As of today, April 29th, will Ethiopian Airlines resume flights from Oslo Airport in Norway. The company believes it has the potential to slowly resume its flights and will initially introduce two weekly flights to Ethiopian Airlines; […]
#Kenya: Northern Rangelands News
STORIES FROM THE RANGELANDS NRT Quarterly MARCH 2020 ISSUE COVID-19 How we’re helping prevent the spread, and what it could mean for communities and their conservancies. Dear ATCNews Readers, As I’m sure you have too, we at NRT have been closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re implementing appropriate measures in line with Government guidelines to […]
#IATA sets AGM date for late November
November Dates for IATA’s 76th AGM The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that its rescheduled 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit will take place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on 23-24 November 2020. IATA’s 76th AGM and World Air Transport Summit will be hosted by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines at the […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 28th April 2020) Brought to you by ATCNews.org every day at 15.00 hrs GMT or 18.00 hrs EAT #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 210 countries with 3.088.104 Cases and 212.795 Deaths as of today. […]
#IATA affirms severe shortage of air cargo capacity
Immediate and Severe Air Cargo Capacity Crunch The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March air cargo performance demonstrating a severe capacity shortfall. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne kilometers (CTKs*), fell by 15.2% in March compared to the previous year (-15.8% for international markets). Global capacity, measured in available cargo tonne kilometers […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: SA Express has been placed under provisional liquidation!
South African state-owned regional airline SA Express has been placed under provisional liquidation by the Johannesburg High Court on 28 April 2020. The airline is the first state-owned entity to do so after the failure of its business rescue process. The appointed business rescue practitioners of SA Express, Phahlani Mkhombo and Daniel Terblanche, filed an […]
#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
#Jambojet of #Kenya extends operations halt until 20th of May – at least
Date: 28th April, 2020 Suspension of operations up to 20th May 2020 The Government of Kenya has extended the cessation of movement order in and out of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi and Kwale counties for an additional 21 days. In light of this, Jambojet will extend its temporary suspension of operations up to 20th May 2020. […]
#COVID19 thoughts by Rune Engstrom
THOUGHTS OF A TRAVEL PROFESSIONAL By Rune Engstrom, Owner and Managing Director of ‘Destination Africa‘ (Posted 28th April 2020) Dear friends and colleagues around the world I am writing to you from Norway. As everywhere else we are closed due to the Corona virus. Hotels, restaurants, bars etc are closed. Cultural events, sports, concerts, and […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Botswana extends nationwide lockdown before easing restrictions!
The Government of Botswana has extended the national lockdown period to curb the spread of the coronavirus by one week starting from 01 May 2020 to 07 May 2020. The extended lockdown period is followed by further two weeks during which the lockdown will be sequentially eased (08 May 2020 to 22 May 2020). The […]
#IATA calls on governments to speed up recognition of global measures
IATA Calls for Global Mutual Recognition by Civil Aviation Authorities The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on regulators to take urgent action to help civil aviation operate seamlessly and safely between states during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to help facilitate the restart when the virus is contained. Specifically, IATA asked states to […]
#Seychelles – Presidential address to the nation about #COVID19
SEYCHELLES PRESIDENT SPEAKS OUT ON THE COUNTRY’S COVID19 SITUATION (Posted 28th April 2020) Address by President Danny Faure on the easing of restrictions related to the COVID-19 situation 27 April 2020 | State House Compatriots, Seychellois brothers and sisters, Today, more than 3 million people around the world have been infected with the coronavirus. The […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 27th April 2020) Brought to you by ATCNews.org every day at 15.00 hrs GMT or 18.00 hrs EAT #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 210 countries with 3.017.770 Cases and 208.016 Deaths as of today. […]
Failure gets rewarded as Mikosz set to join IATA
Sebastian Mikosz to Join IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Sebastian Mikosz will join IATA as the Association’s Senior Vice President for Member and External Relations, effective 1 June 2020. Most recently, Mikosz was Group Managing Director and CEO of Kenya Airways (2017-2019), during which time he served on the IATA Board […]
#KaribuKiliFair News Updates
Let’s bring back tourism together ! Dear valued ATCNews readers and stakeholders, COVID-19 (Corona) is still spreading out and leading our daily activities and future business opportunities. Most of us are working from home or have closed the business for a couple of months already. The global impact can be seen in all kinds of […]
#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
#MohammedHersi’s take on the future of the tourism industry – Post #COVID19
‘IT WILL NOT BE EASY BUT OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND‘ (Posted 27th April 2020) By Mohammed Hersi Chairman Kenya Tourism Federation Mohammed Hersi is a regular contributor to ATCNews which is privileged to publish his opinion pieces first. On 31st December 2019 like any end year the world erupted in fireworks as we saw off 2019 to […]
#AirSeychelles to launch repatriation flights
AIR SEYCHELLES PLANS TO OPERATE REPATRIATION FLIGHTS (Posted 27th April 2020) Air Seychelles, has just announced that the national carrier is planning to operate a series of repatriation flights starting in the coming weeks, to return stranded visitors or Gainful Occupation Permit (GOP) holders to their home countries. The airline is also inviting Seychellois passport […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 26th April 2020) Brought to you by ATCNews.org every day at 15.00 hrs GMT or 18.00 hrs EAT #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 210 countries with 2.943.895 Cases and 203,922 Deaths as of today. […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 25th April 2020) Brought to you by ATCNews.org every day at 15.00 hrs GMT or 18.00 hrs EAT #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak has reached 210 countries with 2.863.068 Cases and 199.483 Deaths as of today. […]
Killer militias in Eastern #Congo remain active – #COVID19 or not
TWELVE VIRUNGA RANGERS KILLED IN WORST ATTACK EVER (Posted 25th April 2020) In the deadliest attack ever against park rangers based inside the Virunga National Park in Eastern Congo, were 12 of the brave individuals killed alongside 4 civilians while a further 5 were seriously injured in the ambush. Blame is laid at the doorstep […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 24th April 2020) Brought to you by ATCNews.org every day at 15.00 hrs GMT or 18.00 hrs EAT #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak has reached 210 countries with 2.760.442 Cases and 193.148 Deaths as of today. […]
#IndiaOutbound’s latest edition
About India Outbound Magazine India Outbound 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 for tourism destinations and products to […]
#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
Qatar Airways CEO shares update with customers
Dear ATCNews Readers, Qatar Airways has been connecting people and places since 1994. Since then, millions of you have entrusted us to fly you safely to the people and places you care about. I am grateful for this trust, which I know must be continually earned. That is why I wanted to personally update you, […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 23rd April 2020) Brought to you by ATCNews.org every day at 15.00 hrs GMT or 18.00 hrs EAT #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak has reached 210 countries with 2.668.889 Cases and 186.324 Deaths as of today. […]
#IATA warns of increase risk for aviation jobs
Increased Risk to Jobs as European Airline Revenues Collapse The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released further evidence of the risk to jobs from the mounting financial crisis threatening European airlines, and called for urgent government action to preserve air services. IATA’s analysis shows that the potential revenue loss by European carriers in 2020 has […]
