Qatar Airways Introduces Caviar to Business Class, Further Elevating its Award-Winning Onboard Experience
(Posted 14th February 2024) As the only airline in the world to have won the Skytrax World’s Best Business class 11 times, Qatar Airways announces further enhancement to its business class service with the introduction of caviar service on its menu offering. Starting with 13 routes from 15 August, caviar lovers […]
African airlines’ performance updates by AFRAA for July 2024
(Posted 13th August 2024) Africa’s aviation industry continues to perform strongly, with increased passenger traffic and improved operational efficiency. Key drivers include expanded routes, better connectivity, and rising domestic and international travel demand. Regarding seat availability in Global Africa, there was a notable 7% increase from 16 million seats in July […]
AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP FORUM 2024: PAVING THE WAY FOR AFRICAN TOURISM, CREATIVES, AND CULTURAL INDUSTRIES
(Posted 13th August 2024) The Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) is set to take place from September 3 to 6, 2024, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss and strategize on accelerating the growth and development of the African tourism, creatives, and cultural industries. The event will be hosted at the […]
airBaltic places order for 10 additional A220 aircraft bringing airline’s total order to 90
(Posted 13th August 2024) airBaltic has confirmed an incremental order for an additional 10 A220-300s. This new and fourth re-order will take the airline’s total firm order to 90 A220 aircraft. Already operating a strong fleet of close to 50 A220-300s, airBaltic is currently the largest A220 customer in Europe and the […]
Conservationists demand end to Elephant trophy hunting in #Tanzania
(Posted 13th August 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Sherlyne Kioko, Citizen Digital Researchers and environmentalists presented the Tanzanian government with a global petition that has garnered over 500,000 signatures since March 2024 on Monday, urging the cessation of elephant trophy hunting in the Tanzanian portion of the […]
#Nigeria loses 73% of elephants in 30 years
(Posted 13th August 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Oladehinde Oladipo, Business Day A new report by the Wild Africa Fund revealed a catastrophic decline in Nigeria’s elephant population. Over the past three decades, the country has lost 73 per cent of its elephants, leaving a mere 300 […]
TravelComments.com – Botswana: Air Botswana expands its regional route network in Southern Africa!
(Posted 13th August 2024) Botswana’s state-owned national flag carrier, Air Botswana, is set to introduce six new routes in Southern Africa. The airline will also reinstate three routes to South Africa and increase frequencies on three existing routes in Southern Africa. Effective 01 October 2024, Air Botswana will… READ MORE
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 32, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 12th August 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd. and Mr. Alex Koech Introduction The US law firm Ribbeck Law Chartered is now pursuing up to $58 billion in compensation for the families of victims from the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max crash—more than double the original $24.8 billion […]
TravelComments.com – Addo Elephant National Park: Matyholweni Rest Camp is experiecing water supply issues!
(Posted 12th August 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Colchester area, including the Matyholweni Rest Camp, in Addo Elephant National Park is experiencing water supply issues. Water will be… READ MORE
Don’t Miss Out! Join the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum #ATLF2024
(Posted 12th August 2024) Join the ATLF Revolution Time is running out to be part of the most influential tourism event in Africa. Connect with industry leaders, discover groundbreaking innovations, and expand your network at this unmissable event. Don’t let this opportunity slip through your fingers. 7TH AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP […]
Dr. Jim Justus Nyamu says elephants face three threats
(Posted 12th August 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Steve Gatheru, Kenya News Agency Elephant conservation activist Dr Jim Justus Nyamu has called for concerted efforts to ensure sustained conservation of elephants in the face of changes in the environment. Dr Nyamu said climate change, poaching and killings by […]
Africa’s largest airport to be build in Ethiopia
(Posted 11th August 2024) A Dubai-based engineering and consulting company by the name of Sidara will design the new international airport, it was confirmed in Addis Ababa after an agreement was signed with the company by Ethiopian Airlines. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew Bekele, who rose to the helm of the […]
Lucky escape for 38 on board in yet another #SouthSudan air accident
(Posted 09th August 2024) (Images taken from social media / Voice of Juba) A Kenyan registered DHC Dash 8-300 had to carry out a belly landing in Malakal / South Sudan, after ‘losing’ both main gears on take off at Maban airstrip from where the flight originated. (Image taken from social media […]
FlyDubai – opening new travel options to and from East Africa
(Posted 09th August 2024) Flights from Dubai to Switzerland’s Basel-Mulhouse open wide parts of Europe for cost effective travel to (and from) East Africa evading often crippling ticket prices on other carriers Uganda is now within a 1 stop reach from large parts of Southern Germany, Eastern France and Switzerland News have […]
Enhance Your Brand’s Presence: Sponsorship Options for ATF25 Egypt!
(Posted 09th August 2024) Enhance Your Brand’s Presence: Sponsorship Options for ATF25 Egypt! On May 19-20, 2025, the Africa Tourism Fair (ATF25Egypt) will open its doors at the prestigious Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre. This landmark event is set to become the premier tourism meeting in Africa, uniting over 60 countries’ top […]
Serena Beach Resort & Spa – Notice of On-going Works
(Posted 09th August 2024) The Serena Beach Resort & Spa is undertaking property maintenance in some public areas and guest rooms, in their pursuit to enhance the product to meet their guests’ needs. These works are being carried out with the intention to avoid guest discomfort. However, there may be some levels of […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: South African Airways increases flights to Mauritius!
(Posted 09th August 2024) South African Airways (SAA) has announced that it will increase its number of flights to Mauritius. The airline will introduce a second daily morning flight to meet the growing demand from travellers between South Africa and the tropical island destination. Effective… READ MORE
Prestigious President’s Lifetime Achievement Award given to Ethiopian Airlines
(Posted 09th August 2024) Ethiopian Airlines, the leading aviation group in Africa and a rapidly expanding global airline brand, has been distinguished with the US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. This accolade recognizes the airline’s outstanding contributions and dedicated service to communities in the United States. The award, signed by the US President […]
Another crash worsens South Sudan’s aviation safety record
(Posted 08th August 2024) Images taken from social media / Facebook courtesy of Angelo Khor Biel Rom A 45 year old DHC-5A Buffalo, on landing in Pieri Payam reportedly veered off the runway and then hit some buildings near the runway, subsequently bursting into flames. The aircraft, which was […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 08th August 2024) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Flutterwave Expands Digital Payment Services in Ghana with New License Tech In Africa Flutterwave, a prominent payments technology company, has received an Enhanced Category Payment Service Provider license from the Bank of Ghana. This development marks a significant expansion of the company’s operations in […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: NamibRand Nature Reserve named Africa’s first “Wilderness Quiet Park”!
(Posted 07th August 2024) The NamibRand Nature Reserve in southern Namibia has been named Africa’s first Wilderness Quiet Park by Quiet Parks International (QPI). Quiet Parks International is a non-profit that recognizes the immediate need for identifying and protecting endangered locations because quiet places are quickly becoming extinct. The NamibRand Nature Reserve is a private nature reserve established to… READ MORE
Cathay Group orders 30 A330neo
(Posted 07th August 2024) Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has placed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A330-900 widebody aircraft. The order follows a thorough evaluation by the airline under its mid-size widebody fleet renewal programme. The newly-ordered aircraft will enable Cathay to modernise its earlier generation A330-300 fleet and expand its […]
SkyConnect: COMESA takes the stage on regional integration, connectivity, costs and affordability of travel across Africa
(Posted 07th August 2024) Amb. Dr. Mohamed Kadah, Assistant Secretary General (Programmes) COMESA takes centre stage at the August edition of AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues session scheduled for Wednesday, 07 August at 14h00 EAT (UTC: 11h00). Join us for a thought-provoking dialogue session with Amb. Dr. Kadah as he shares his views and […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Road between Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) renamed after former president!
(Posted 07th August 2024) The Namibian Roads Authority (RA) has renamed the B9 highway between Windhoek and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH). The road, wich is currently under construction, will be known as… READ MORE
#Uganda set to finally get an SGR link from Kampala to the Kenyan border
(Posted 07th August 2024) Turkish company steps in as Chinese’ empty promises evaporate Uganda seems to have selected a Turkish construction company to build the SGR (Standard Gauge Railway) section from the Kenyan border in Malaba to Kampala, which covers a distance of over 330 kilometres. It has yet to be revealed […]
Africa expands efforts to fight nature crime across borders
(Posted 07th August 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Temwani Mgunda, Dialogue Earth Tackling nature crime in Africa – and globally – is a major challenge. A big factor is that many of these are cross-border crimes, which need the kind of international cooperation and information sharing that is […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Airlink to introduce flights between Cape Town and Gaborone!
(Posted 07th August 2024) South African regional and domestic airline Airlink has announced the introduction of direct flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone, Botswana. Flights on the route will operate on… READMORE
The East Africa Travel Podcast Episode 16 – Now available for ATCNews readers
(Posted 06th August 2024) Courtesy of Charlotte Beauvoisin / Diary of a Muzungu Today I resume my conversation with Ian Redmond, OBE, “a self-confessed gorillaholic who’s been hooked for 40 years!” #16 Lost Birds, Beards and Bonobos with Ian Redmond OBE. 2 of 2 In part two, we discuss: The […]
The Pyne Awards 2024 – an update
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Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 31, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 06th August 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech The African Civil Aviation Commission AFCAC recently held its SAATM-PIP Coalition Airshow for the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) in the Republic of Sierra Leone. This event was a significant step towards advancing the full implementation of the Yamoussoukro […]
