Air Passenger Demand Falls 0.5% in September
(Posted 31st October 2026) During the period under review, African airlines carriers recorded the strongest combined international and domestic traffic growth among regions in September, with: an 8.0% YoY rise in demand while they increased capacity by 8.8% YoY achieving an average 74.8 passenger load factor down -0.6 percentage points on September 2025 […]
TravelComments.com – Visiting Mapungubwe National Park? The museum is closed from 30 October 2026
(Posted 31st October 2026) Travellers heading to South Africa’s Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site should note that the park’s museum is about to close its doors for a while…. READ MORE
We Came Together for Türkiye at the Heart of Tourism. Thank You!
(Posted 31st October 2026) Together, we have concluded three wonderful days at the Heart of Tourism, filled with record attendance, productive meetings and new partnerships. We sincerely thank you all for your participation, contributions and valued support in making Türkiye’s and the Mediterranean’s most productive tourism gathering possible. Inspired by your support, […]
Catch up on ANW 2026 – ATFM on ICAO TV
(Posted 31st October 2026) Revisit ANW – ATFM discussions on ICAO TV. Catch up on key insights and discussions from the ICAO Air Navigation World (ANW) 2026 – Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) Symposium, held from 5 to 9 October 2026 in Montréal, Canada. The five-day Symposium brought together more than 420 attendees […]
Record 178 International Buyers Meet African Suppliers at Essence of Africa in Zanzibar
(Posted 31st October 2026) A record 178 international tourism buyers from 40 countries attended Essence of Africa 2026 in Zanzibar, 133 of them for the first time. Over three days at Diamonds Bijoux, from 20 to 22 October, they met 162 African exhibiting companies in scheduled business meetings. Buyer numbers were up […]
Air Congo strengthens its long-haul fleet with a second Boeing 787 Dreamliner
(Posted 30th October 2026) The airline welcomed its second Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Kinshasa N’Djili International Airport, a 787-9 configured for 292 passengers in a three-class layout. The aircraft (ex-MIAT) will support the airline’s expanding long-haul services to Europe alongside its existing Ethiopian Airlines wet-leased 787-8. This is finally a positive signal for […]
Is Your Business Ready for Africa’s Next Wave of Digital Finance?
(Posted 30th October 2026) What opportunities will shape the next phase of digital finance in Africa? Join the conversation at Africa Fintech Meetup 2026 and connect with the people and organisations working to turn these opportunities into business growth. Following the success of our October 2025 edition in Nairobi, which brought […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town International Airport warns of delays amid taxi-related unrest
(Posted 30th October 2026) Travellers flying to or from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) should allow extra time for their airport journeys as ongoing taxi-related violence and unrest in parts of Cape Town cause traffic disruptions and operational delays…. READ MORE
Baby elephants, goat milk and Samburu songs: Inside Reteti’s unique wildlife experience
(Posted 30th October 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Felix Kipkemoi, The Star (Kenya), October 28, 2026 ?It is 11:55 am, and the keepers here at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in Samburu are busy preparing for the next feeding session. ?It is only five minutes to feeding time, and the calves have already descended […]
Mara loses giant tusker Fred, a symbol of conservation success
(Posted 30th October 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Gilbert Koech, The Star (Kenya), October 29, 2026 The plains of the Maasai Mara will feel a little emptier without Fred, the magnificent elephant whose massive tusks and gentle nature made him one of the ecosystem’s most celebrated giants. For years, the great bull […]
US Embassy Kampala issues new health alert
(Posted 30th October 2026) Ugandan Port Health authorities have strengthened screening at Entebbe International Airport and all land border crossings. All incoming travelers must complete a Passenger Locator Form and undergo health screening. The Uganda-Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) border remains closed, with humanitarian and cargo exceptions. Humanitarian workers and truck drivers […]
Qatar Airways Expands Global Network to Over 170 Destinations this Winter Season
(Posted 30th October 2026) Airline has resumed daily flights to Zanzibar from 25th of October 2026, and to Canberra via Melbourne from 09th of December 2026 Increased flights will enhance connectivity across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East Qatar Airways will expand its global network to more than […]
Introducing Ideagen Aviation at AI in Airports
(Posted 30th October 2026) When 1–2 December 2026 Where Park Plaza London Riverbank Introducing our event sponsor Ideagen Aviation: Complete Operational Visibility Trusted by more than 500 aviation organisations, Ideagen Aviation brings safety, noise, environment, community engagement and operations together so airports can make informed decisions and grow with confidence. Its […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa Summer Weather Outlook 2026/27: What travellers need to know
(Posted 30th October 2026) South Africa could experience a hotter and drier than usual summer between November 2026 and March 2027, according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS). The seasonal outlook points to below-normal rainfall across large parts of the country, alongside higher-than-normal daytime and overnight temperatures…. READ MORE
Air Cargo demand rises by 7.7 percent in September
(Posted 30th September 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 7.7% compared to September 2025 (+8.6% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 2.7% compared to September 2025 (+3.3% […]
Emirates Rewards Winter Bookings with Bonus Miles
(Posted 30th October 2026) Members can also enjoy 25% bonus Miles when converting their ALL Accor Reward points into Skywards Miles Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is giving members even more reasons to explore the world this winter, with exciting offers across its global network of hotel, […]
Why the Uganda Shilling has sharply declined – an opinion
(Posted 30th October 2026) Courtesy of Charles Miano / LinkedIn For seven years, it was the most boring currency in East Africa. It barely flinched through COVID, through the Fed’s rate hikes, through a World Bank lending freeze. Every time our own shilling slid, someone in Nairobi would say: look at Uganda. […]
Tourism at a Crossroads. Where does it go from here?
(Posted 30th October 2026) We have often discussed the dangers of overtourism. And we’ve often used the Maasai Mara Reserve, the northernmost area of the greater Serengeti ecosystem, as an example of what can go wrong. The fear has been that, in the race to compete with Kenya for tourists, Tanzania will […]
Fuel Supply Crisis Looms in Kenya
(Posted 30th October 2026) Kenya’s petroleum sector is facing fresh uncertainty after two associations representing independent petrol station owners threatened to suspend fuel purchases from suppliers charging above the wholesale price limits set by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). In a joint statement issued on October 27, 2026, the Petroleum Outlets […]
Rolls-Royce wins £2.5bn jet engine backing from UK Government
(Posted 30th October 2026) Rolls-Royce and the UK Government have announced plans for a joint £2.5 billion, ten-year research and technology programme to advance jet engine technologies for civil and defence aerospace. Subject to final agreement, the programme would support more efficient, lower-emission propulsion, strengthen advanced manufacturing and sustain critical engineering and […]
EU set to inject more funding into Uganda’s tourism and conservation sectors
(Posted 30th October 2026) The EU has announced €50 million in new funding for tourism and conservation in Uganda. ?? EU Ambassador Jan Sadek announced the commitment during the Uganda-EU Partnership Dialogue in Kampala recently. It’s welcome news since Uganda’s wildlife and natural landscapes are a major reason people visit, supporting jobs […]
Uganda’s Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka among just 5 world wide nominees for the CNN ‘Heros of 2026’
(Posted 29th October 2026) Courtesy of Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka / LinkedIn I am thrilled to share that I have been selected as one of the Top 5 CNN Heroes of 2026 out of thousands of nominations worldwide. When I became Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian, I never imagined that caring for mountain […]
Zambia appoints new Tourism Minister
(Posted 29th October 2026) The Zambia Tourism Agency and the entire tourism private sector across Zambia expressed their support and extended congratulations to the newly appointed Minister for Tourism, the Hon. Princess Kasune MP. The new Tourism Minister is expected to be the Guest of Honour at the 2026 Zambia Tourism Excellence Awards, […]
TravelComments.com London–Cape Town Flights: British Airways expands its 2027 schedule
(Posted 29th October 2026) British Airways will increase its service between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town from seven to 10 flights per week from 28 March 2027, giving travellers more flexibility when planning trips between the UK and South Africa…. READ MORE
Private Wild: A New Independent Chapter in Specialist African Safari Travel
(Posted 29th October 2026) Built through years of travel trade collaboration, Private Wild brings together specialist guiding, exclusive-use wilderness experiences and tailor-made safaris under an independent brand. Private Wild, a specialist African safari company founded by tourism professional Corné Schalkwyk, is introducing its independent brand to the international travel trade, building on years […]
Kruger National Park gate shuts for weeks as tourists face detours
(Posted 29th October 2026) Visitors to the Kruger National Park face a change to their travel plans next month, with one of the main entrances to Skukuza Rest Camp set to close for more than four weeks. The Skukuza Rest Camp Main Gate will shut from Monday, November 02nd, until Friday, December 04th, […]
Suspected poachers cut down more than 5km of electric fence in Murchison Park
(Posted 29th October 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Daniel Ojara, Monitor (Uganda), October 27, 2026 Suspected poachers have vandalised about 5km of electric fencing around Murchison Falls National Park, raising concerns that wild animals could stray into neighbouring communities, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has said. On Monday, Mr Movadi Turyatemba, the […]
Webinar: AI as the Next Step in Air Traffic Management
(Posted 29th October 2026) Register Now Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as the next natural step in the evolution of air traffic management (ATM). This sponsored webinar will explore how AI is being integrated into safety-critical ATM systems. Further, it will discuss how Indra, with decades of engineering and operational experience, is […]
Alina Henne of Stuttgart Airport joins AI in Airports
(Posted 29th October 2026) Speaker announcement Alina Henne Innovation Manager Stuttgart Airport Session overview Beyond the LinkedIn Post: Turning AI Into Operational Value At Stuttgart Airport, Alina focuses on practical ways to improve operations through innovation, testing new ideas and learning what works. Drawing on Stuttgart Airport’s experience, Alina will discuss […]
IATA Highlights Priorities to Create Value from Digitalization
(Posted 29th October 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted the challenge to turn advances in digitalization across airline retailing, payments, and digital identity into even better passenger journeys and a more efficient, financially resilient industry. “Today, a traveler can use AI to plan a trip. They can pay with a digital […]