FLIGHTS SERVING DESTINATIONS DISRUPTED BY FAILURE OF CRITICAL AIR NAVIGATION SERVICE
(Posted 17th October 2025) Airlink regrets to confirm the severe disruption of its scheduled air services to and from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA), Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay and Mthatha, South Africa. The disruptions, are attributable to the failure of South Africa’s Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS) to timeously maintain the validity of those airports’ […]
TravelComments.com – Free State: Vredefort Dome Visitor Interpretation Centre nears completion – opening expected in early 2026!
(Posted 17th October 2025) The long-awaited Vredefort Dome Visitor Interpretation Centre in South Africa’s Free State province is finally nearing completion. According to the Department of Tourism, construction of the new visitor facilities is expected to be finished by early 2026, marking the end of a project that has faced multiple delays over the years…. READ MORE
Family Assistance Guidance Added to IATA Emergency Response Manual
(Posted 17th October 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a revised Emergency Response Best Practices Handbook which, for the first time, includes detailed guidance on family assistance. Family assistance has long been an IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) requirement. Since 2022, the requirements for family assistance are included as a standard in […]
TravelComments.com – Airlink and Air Austral sign new partnership to boost connectivity between Southern Africa and Réunion!
(Posted 17th October 2025) South African regional airline Airlink and Air Austral, a French airline based on Réunion Island, have entered into a new Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) effective 15 October 2025. The bilateral partnership will significantly enhance regional air connectivity between Réunion Island and Southern Africa, benefiting both leisure and business travellers…. READ MORE
Essence of Africa 2025 Highlights Shift Toward Diverse, Sustainable African Travel
(Posted 17th October 2025) Essence of Africa 2025 concluded in Malindi, Kenya, on 09th of October, bringing together tourism professionals for what has firmly established itself as Africa’s most dynamic business-to-business tourism forum. The event welcomed 150 vetted African exhibiting companies and 158 international buyers from 39 countries over three days. This year’s […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT) set for multibillion-Rand upgrade!
(Posted 17th October 2025) Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town – South Africa’s second-busiest air hub and gateway to the Western Cape – is gearing up for a massive R21.7 billion transformation. The project forms part of Airports Company South Africa’s (ACSA) national infrastructure investment programme to expand capacity, modernise facilities, and enhance the passenger experience across the country’s […]
Migrating elephants get room to roam via community conservation efforts
(Posted 17th October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Hillary Rosner, Mongabay (U.S), October 14, 2025 The regularly used airstrip outside the town of Archers Post, in northern Kenya, was closed after being damaged in heavy rains, so my flight landed at an even tinier dirt airstrip on the other side of […]
PRECISION AIR LAUNCH ‘PAAFLIX’
(Posted 16th October 2025) Precision Air, Tanzania’s leading airline announced the groundbreaking introduction of its new Wireless In-Flight Entertainment (W-IFE) system, significantly enhancing the passenger experience across its fleet. The innovative system that will allow travelers to stream a vast library of premium entertainment directly to their personal electronic devices has been named […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Temporary suspension of Instrument Flight Procedures at three airports
(Posted 16th October 2025) Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) SOC Ltd has issued an update (10 October 2025) regarding temporary suspensions and maintenance of instrument flight procedures at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) in Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth, Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Polokwane, and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) in Mbombela/Nelspruit. These suspensions form part of ATNS’s ongoing Instrument Flight Procedure Maintenance Programme aimed at […]
IATA Launches Global Campaign to Help Travelers Fly Safely with Lithium Batteries
(Posted 16th October 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched ‘Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries’, a global safety campaign that gives travelers seven simple rules for carrying mobile phones, laptops, power banks, and other lithium-powered devices safely when they fly. The campaign will run on IATA’s website and social channels and […]
Elephants dying from polluted water in the Tsavo
(Posted 16th October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Renson Mnyamwezi, The Standard (Kenya), October 14, 2025 The Tsavo River and the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway in Taita Taveta County are highly polluted, putting the lives of wild animals in danger, a research says. The research by the Wildlife Research Training Institute (WRTI) […]
World Travel Awards 2025 News
(Posted 16th October 2025) Grand Final voting now open Cast your vote for the best in travel! Voting is now open for our final leg of the 32nd annual World Travel Awards and closes on 26 October. Winners of the prestigious “World’s Leading” awards will celebrate their victory at the Grand Final Gala Ceremony on 6 […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 16th October 2025) U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONS US businesses look beyond AGOA to rebuild Africa trade ties All Africa Business leaders, investors and trade advisers at the Global Africa Summit in Washington DC said they are adapting to shifting US trade priorities under President Donald Trump, describing both challenges and new opportunities for US-Africa […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) warns of possible flight disruptions due to weather!
(Posted 16th October 2025) Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), situated about 27 km northeast of Mbombela/Nelspruit in Mpumalanga and serving as the main gateway to the iconic Kruger National Park, has advised travellers that flight operations may be affected in the coming days due to adverse weather conditions…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Western Cape: Hermanus Cliff Path’s missing link finally opens!
(Posted 15th October 2025) The world-famous Hermanus Cliff Path in Hermanus in the Western Cape is now fully connected following the long-awaited opening of an 800-metre missing link at Poole’s Bay. The upgrade, completed in October 2025, creates a seamless 12 km coastal walk from the New Harbour to Grotto Beach, offering uninterrupted ocean views along South Africa’s Whale Coast…. READ MORE
Book Now to Save at AI in Airports Summit
(Posted 15th October 2025) 8-9 December 2025 | London BOOK NOW TO SAVE! AI in Airports: Mission The AI in Airports summit sets out to create clarity, form connections, and instill commitment around the role of artificial intelligence in airport operations. Aimed at senior airport leaders, the summit cuts […]
oneworld’s Seoul Incheon lounge named “Asia’s Leading Airline Lounge – Business Class” at World Travel Award
(Posted 15th October 2025) oneworld’s first-ever branded airport lounge at Seoul Incheon Airport has landed the coveted title of “Asia’s Leading Airline Lounge – Business Class” in the World Travel Awards. The award was announced at an event in Hong Kong on October 13. The accolade comes as the alliance continues its thoughtful […]
IATA Highlights Critical Priorities for Aviation Safety and Operations
(Posted 15th October 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three critical priorities for aviation safety and operations as the World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) opened today in Xiamen, China. These are: defending and evolving global standards, fostering a strong safety culture through leadership, and using data to enhance performance amid growing operational challenges. […]
EU’s new Entry/Exit System for Third Country Nationals creates challenges, upstream uncertainties
(Posted 14th October 2024) Yesterday the European Union officially launched the Entry/Exit System (EES) for Third Country Nationals (TCNs). The new regulation will have a six-month implementation period. It is part of a broader global shift towards using biometric border checks to verify travellers’ identities and credentials. Following below are comments on […]
TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Temporary shop hour changes in October 2025!
(Posted 14th October 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced temporary changes to shop operating hours at selected rest camps in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park during October 2025. The adjustments are due to routine monthly stocktaking and will affect shops at Mata Mata Rest Camp, Nossob Rest Camp, and Twee Rivieren Rest Camp on specific dates…. READ MORE
GITEX GLOBAL 2025 Opens Landmark 45th Edition: Uniting Policy, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Enterprise Leaders to Shape the Intelligence Economy
(Posted 14th October 2025) Taking place from 13-17 October 2025, the monumental edition brings together more than 6,800 exhibitors, 2,000 startups, 1,200 investors, and delegations from over 180 countries Record-breaking crowds join a milestone 45th edition gathering 6,800+ exhibitors, 2,000 startups, and tech delegations from 180 nations Ministers and investors from […]
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe named the World’s Best Country to visit in 2025!
(Posted 14th October 2025) Big news for Southern Africa! Zimbabwe has been named the world’s best country to visit in 2025 by Forbes, the well-known American business and lifestyle magazine. The southern African nation topped the magazine’s annual list of must-visit destinations, ahead of travel hotspots such as Lithuania, Sri Lanka, and South Korea. This recognition shines a global spotlight […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 41, 2025
(Posted 14th October 2025) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech you can read every week the arguably most comprehensive aviation updates available from all over Africa. Introduction. An International Air Transport Association (IATA) audit, conducted with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority and Kenya Airports Authority, has flagged […]
DCI seizes Ksh.17 million worth of bhang, fake US dollars, and ivory in week-long raid
(Posted 13th October 2025) Mirriam Njeri, Citizen Digital (Kenya), October 11, 2025 A nationwide week-long multiagency operation to dismantle organized criminal networks has weakened criminal networks following a coordinated multi-agency operation led by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations’ National Central Bureau (NCB-Nairobi) and the Operations Directorate. Officers from the National Police Service […]
TravelComments.com – TAAG Angola Airlines to fully move operations to Luanda’s new international airport on 19 October 2025!
, (Posted 13th October 2025) TAAG Angola Airlines has announced that it will fully transfer its international flight operations to the new Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN) on 19 October 2025. This move marks the long-awaited completion of the airline’s phased transition to Luanda’s modern aviation hub…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Cape Town named One of the World’s Happiest Cities by Time Out!
(Posted 13th October 2025) Cape Town in South Africa has been ranked the third happiest city in the world in Time Out’s 2025 “Happiest Cities” survey, based on the opinions of over 18,000 locals worldwide. According to the well-known lifestyle publication, 97% of Cape Town residents said that their city makes them happy, earning the Mother City a top-three spot behind Abu Dhabi and Medellín. […]
Supply chain challenges could cost airlines more than $11 billion in 2025
(Posted 13th October 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in collaboration with Oliver Wyman, a global leader in management consulting and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), today launched a joint study, Reviving the Commercial Aircraft Supply Chain. The report addresses supply chain challenges in the aerospace industry, and explores the root cause of […]
Africa Tourism Awards 2025 – 02nd of November, Hilton London Canary Wharf, London
(Posted 13th October 2025) Join us in celebrating the vibrant spirit of African tourism at the Africa Tourism Awards 2025! This prestigious event honours the trailblazers, destinations, and organisations shaping the future of travel across our beautiful continent. From breathtaking landscapes to rich cultural experiences, let’s come together to recognise excellence and […]
Seychelles’ breathes sigh of relief as wanna be dictator Wavel decisively defeated in run off poll
(Posted 12th October 2025) Seychelles Presidential run off election, which was held between the 09th and 11th of October, brought a decisive result as United Seychelles’ candidate Dr. Patrick Herminie won the day with nearly 53 percent of the votes cast. This is a moment of triumph of Dr. Herminie over the […]
TravelComments.com – New SANParks 2025/26 conservation fees: What you need to know!
(Posted 12th October 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has officially published the updated 2025/26 daily conservation fees, effective 01 November 2025 to 31 October 2026. The fees apply to all visitors entering South Africa’s 21 national parks, supporting essential conservation projects, anti-poaching operations, and the maintenance of park infrastructure. According to the new tariff schedule, entry […]
