Serengeti Highway / false reports

  (Posted 19th March 2024)     Dear Serengeti Supporter There have been erroneous reports in the African press that the government of Tanzania has decided to pave the northern route across the Serengeti National Park, the one we fought to stop. We want to correct this. We’ve learned from credible sources that the government does not intend […]

IATA Announces First Signatories to Air Cargo Digitalization Leadership Charter

  (Posted 19th March 2024)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IATA Digitalization Leadership Charter at the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Hong Kong. Cathay Cargo, CHAMP Cargosystems, Global Logistics System (HK) Company Limited, IAG Cargo, IBS Software, LATAM Cargo, and Lufthansa Cargo are the inaugural signatories of the […]

World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards opens entries for inaugural programme

  (Posted 19th March 2024)   The World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) has today opened entries for its 2024 programme. Individuals and organisations across the globe accelerating change and making an impactful contribution in sustainable travel and tourism are invited to enter for free. 21 categories covering the breadth and depth of sustainable travel […]

Coding School by ThinkYoung and Boeing to Make Debut in Tanzania

  (Posted 19th March 2024)   ThinkYoung and Boeing are set to host the ThinkYoung Coding School in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on April 20-21 and April 27-28 this year. Designed for students aged 12-17, the ThinkYoung Coding School in Tanzania will offer free-of-charge computer programming lessons led by subject matter experts. The interactive curriculum will include […]

Aero Trail Publishes their Africa Weekly Aviation Trails

  (Posted 19th March 2024)   In Week 11 of 2024, two regional economic blocs emphasized the urgent need for airspace liberalization, signaling a move towards improved connectivity and economic prosperity. Additionally, ACI World – Airports Council International renowned Airport Service Quality (ASQ) awards for 2023 were unveiled, honoring exceptional airports throughout Africa. Explore these […]

50 High Profile Kenyans Write to Tanzanian President about Hunting Ban

  (Posted 19th March 2024)   Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Samia Suluhu Hassan, Nairobi Leo.co.ke     Three big tuskers from the Amboseli area killed acros the border in Tanzania in recent times   50 high-profile Kenyans have teamed up to submit a petition to Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Led […]

#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News

  (Posted 19th March 2024)   ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news

#BrusselsAirlines reaches agreement with cabin crew unions about reward package

  (Posted 19th March 2024)   Brussels Airlines is happy to announce an agreement has been reached with the cabin crew unions about their reward package. The deal was signed today by all unions. Details of the deal will be communicated to the cabin crew members in the coming days. The deal stays within the […]

#SAATM returns into focus at #Nairobi meeting

  (Posted 18th March 2024)   The Single African Air Transport Market capacity building workshop for airlines launched earlier today in Nairobi – Kenya at the KCAA’s East African School of Aviation. As the implementation of SAATM gains momentum is #AFRAA, in partnership with #AFCAC, organising the ‘Workshop on the Regulatory Instruments’ of the YD and […]

Africas Great Apes and elephants set to face more extreme climate

  (Posted 18th March 2024)   Many parts of Africa are presently suffering of extreme heat waves, with February 2024 setting new temperature records across the continent. In South Sudan, a country with a population of over 11 million people, has the situation become to dire, that the government has closed all schools after temperatures […]

Tourism 4 Development – Who are they …

  (Posted 18th March 2024)       RCDNET is a non Governmental, nonprofit Organization founded in 2010. Aiming at empowering the Youth, Young girls and the Women in under developed communities. It was founded to establish Innovative Interventions contributing to the alleviation of challenges created by: Constant Wars and HIV/AIDs scourge in the Region. […]

#BrusselsAirlines offers special deals for passengers out of #Nairobi

  (Posted 16th March 2024)   FREE CHAUFFER DRIVE from Brussels Airport to your door with Brussels Airlines : Attention all travelers booking flights from Nairobi to Europe     In just 79 days, Brussels Airlines will be launching direct flights to Nairobi / Kenya, opening up a world of opportunities for Kenyan travelers. And […]

#UgandaAirlines promotes travel in Premium Economy with value added benefits

  (Posted 16th March 2024)   Uganda Airlines is pulling out the stops to have passengers take up travel in Premium Economy, from Entebbe to Dubai, Mumbai and Lagos and back to Entebbe, or else connecting in Entebbe to a final destination served by the Airbus A330-800Neo.     Besides offering passengers taking up this […]

Fly Net Zero Update January-February 2024

  (Posted 16th March 2024)       Welcome to this new edition of the IATA Fly Net Zero update, sharing a short overview of the latest industry developments in January and February on the road to #FlyNetZero carbon emissions by 2050. If you have comments or wish to share some news, please contact Nicolas Jammes. […]

#QatarAirways to launch First Class and showcase a new business class at #Farnborough2024

  (Posted 16th March 2024)   A new era of innovative growth including exciting product reveals are in the pipeline In a major development, the GCEO said a new First Class cabin will be introduced by Qatar Airways His strategy for Qatar’s national carrier includes pioneering innovation in digital technologies, products, fleet growth and employee […]

TravelComments.com – South Africa: Government scraps sale of South African Airways (SAA)!

  (Posted 16th March 2024)     The South African Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has announced the termination of negotiations by mutual consent for the transaction to sell a controlling stake in South African Airways (SAA) to the Takatso Consortium. Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan explained during a media briefing on 13 March 2024 in Cape Town that while three years ago, […]

IATA Announces Winner of 2024 FACE-UP Competition

  (Posted 15th March 2024)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Erik Goldenstein was the recipient of the IATA FACE-UP award for 2024. FACE-UP is a competition for recent university graduates who have developed innovation and transformation solutions in air transport logistics. Goldenstein was voted as the winner for his role in creating the […]

#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News

  (Posted 15th March 2024)   ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news

Tourism Invest Africa gives update on venue

  (Posted 15th March 2024)     Join us on July 03 – 05, 2024 at the Lagos Oriental Hotel for a 3-day filled with valuable insights and networking opportunities. This workshop is designed for businesses in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries looking to attract investment. Learn from industry experts, connect with potential investors, […]

#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News

  (Posted 14th March 2024)   ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news

TravelComments.com – South Africa: South African Airlines (SAA) adjusts its Johannesburg Perth schedule! South Africa: South African Airlines (SAA) adjusts its Johannesburg Perth schedule!

  (Posted 14th March 2024)     The flag carrier airline of South Africa, South African Airways (SAA), has announced that it has undertaken a schedule review of its upcoming service to Perth in Western Australia to identify areas for enhancement. SAA customerstravelling from Perth can expect more convenient departure and arrival times, allowing for easier domestic and regional connections and reduced travel […]

IATA and Smart Freight Centre Join Forces on CO2 Emission Calculations

  (Posted 14th March 2024)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Smart Freight Centre (SFC) announced a partnership to provide consistent and transparent CO2 emissions calculations for air cargo shipments. This is an important step for the global air transport sector to advance its decarbonization efforts. The two organizations will focus efforts […]

#AviaDevAfrica2024 – Take a look at the airline leaders you can meet

  (Posted 14th March 2024)       Take a look at the airline leaders you can meet at AviaDev 2024 We are pleased to share with you that 32 airlines have already registered to attend AviaDev Africa, the premier platform dedicated to growing connectivity to, from, and within the African continent. Group CEO, Advantage […]

Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus Launch New Codeshare Partnership

  (Posted 14th March 2024)     Starting immediatly, the codeshare gives customers greater access to more destinations across the UK and Ireland The move further strengthens Qatar Airways’ ongoing partnership expansion with Aer Lingus’ parent company International Airlines Group (IAG)   Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus (EI) are launching a new codeshare partnership beginning 13th […]

Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news

  (Posted 14th March 2024)   CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian Airlines to add Maun to its route network Time Aerospace Maun will be Ethiopian’s second destination in Botswana after Gaborone, which has been served since 2016.Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said: “We are delighted to include Maun, the tourism capital of Botswana, […]