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AFRAA and EgyptAir Strengthen Collaboration on Aviation Training

  (Posted 06th September 2024)     On the occasion of the Egypt International Air Show at El Alamein in Egypt, AFRAA and EgyptAir Training Academy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on training that will facilitate a framework of collaboration between AFRAA and EgyptAir Training Academy to achieve common objectives on training of aviation […]

Join AFRAA at the 2024 World Aviation Festival

  (Posted 06th September 2024)       AFRAA takes this opportunity to invite you to this year’s World Aviation Festival to be held from 08 – 10 October 2024 in Amsterdam, Netherlands where we shall be hosting a workshop on, “Sustainability of the airline industry in 3D – an African perspective: People, Profit, Planet”   […]

Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa named best MICE Hotel in Uganda

  (Posted 05th September 2024)     At the just concluded World Mice Awards, held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, did the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa beat the local competition to be named Uganda’s leading MICE Hotel  for 2024. Other nominees were, among others, the Kampala Serena Hotel, which however came […]

Qatar Airways named World Best Mice Airline at 5th World MICE Awards in Vietnam

  (Posted 05th September 2024)     The best MICE brands from across the globe have been revealed at the 5th annual World MICE Awards Gala Ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The strength of Dubai’s MICE sector was acknowledged with the UAE emirate voted ‘World’s Best MICE Destination’. Dubai World Trade Centre took triple honours, […]

Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news

  (Posted 05th September 2024)   CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Flutterwave secures Payment Systems Operator license in Uganda IBS Intelligence Flutterwave has received a Payment Systems Operator (PSO) license from the Bank of Uganda, marking a significant boost in its expansion in Africa.Uganda’s digital payment landscape is transforming, driven by a youthful and vibrant […]

Qatar Airways Creates World’s First Airline Commercial Where “You” Can Be the Star

  (Posted 04th September 2024)     Qatar Airways has unveiled a new global ‘AI Adventure’ film which utilises state-of-the-art technology to reinforce its commitment to developing incomparable, immersive experiences for everyone. In an industry-first, the campaign offers the opportunity to be part of its emotive story, by utilising advanced AI capabilities so you can […]

Eritrea takes hostility towards Ethiopia to yet another level

  (Posted 04th September 2024)     The dictatorship in Eritrea seems to have taken their hostility against Ethiopia and Ethiopian Airlines to yet another level, after the regime reportedly froze Ethiopian Airlines’ bank account. Such moves are in violation of relevant aviation agreements and it appears that both ICAO and ITTA ar set to […]

IVL Increase Will Hurt NZ’s Travel and Tourism Sector

  (Posted 03rd September 2024)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed disappointment with the New Zealand Government’s decision to increase the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). “It has been a double whammy for the New Zealand travel and tourism sector, starting with New Zealand Immigration announcing steep increases in visa fees, […]

TravelComments.com – |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park: Diesel currently not available at Sendelingsdrift Rest Camp!

  (Posted 03rd September 2024)     South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that there is currently no Diesel available at Sendelingsdrift Rest Camp in the |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. SANParks requests that travellers fill up at the nearest town before entering the Park and bring extra Diesel with until the situation has been resolved. The closest town with a larger, […]

Insights on modern delivery systems for airlines

  (Posted 03rd September 2024)     Ink Innovation has teamed up with T2RL, a company that specialises in streamlining procurement processes for complex travel technology. Over the past few months, hey have been working together to explore how standard DCS can evolve along with the airline delivery process. The partners tested their theories with […]

Star Alliance Member Airlines create tempting loyalty offers for frequent flyers in Scandinavia

  (Posted 03rd September 2024)   Following the departure of SAS from Star Alliance have the member airlines come together to  hit the Scandinavian market with tempting offers for frequent flyers. Star Alliance subsequently announced that select member airlines offer a frequent flyer programme “status match/challenge” in Scandinavia. Members of SAS EuroBonus who hold eligible […]

TravelComments.com – South Africa: FlySafair to launch a new service to Namibia!

  (Posted 03rd September 2024)     South African regional low cost-carrier FlySafair is set to introduce a new service to Namibia. According to the airline’s flight schedule, a twice-weekly service between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek will be introduced on… READ MORE

#Zanzibar introduces mandatory travel insurance for inbound tourists

  (Posted 02nd September 2024)     Here’s what you need to know about the new requirements which are becoming effective on the 01st of October this year and are mandatory for all foreign visitors to the island: 1. The requirement takes effect on 1st October 2024. 2. Your travel insurance must be purchased exclusively […]

Aeroflot to return to Seychelles while war of aggression continues?

  (Posted 02nd September 2024)     Starting in a month from now, on October 02nd, does Aeroflot, the national airline of a country waging a continued war of aggression against Ukraine, plan to return to the Seychelles, a destination the airline left earlier this year in May. While Seychelles tourism seems somewhat happy with […]

Emirates celebrates South Africa with spectacular, first-ever A380 flypast

  (Posted 02nd September 2024)   The low-level flypast marks three milestones for Emirates and South Africa; The flying display celebrates the return of the second daily A380 service on the Dubai-Johannesburg route from 01st of September. Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, takes to the skies to celebrate its longstanding and ongoing commitment to […]

TravelComments.com – Southern Africa: Consensus outlook for the major rainfall season from October 2024 to March 2025!

  (Posted 01st September 2024)     The Southern African Development Communtiy (SADC)* has released the official statement from the Twenty-Ninth Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-29), which took place in Harare, Zimbabwe, from 26 – 28 August 2024 to present a consensus outlook for the major rainfall season from October 2024 to March 2025. According to the statement,… READ […]

Auric Air renews the prestigious ISSA certification for operational excellence

  (Posted 01st September 2024)   Auric Air Services Limited of Tanzania has completed the IATA – ISSA Audit valid until April 2026. ISSA (IATA Safety Standard Assessment) is IATA’s internationally recognized and accepted evaluation system designed to assess the operational management and control systems of airlines operating smaller aircraft not eligible for the larger […]

Dhaka to join the Ethiopian Airlines network

  (Posted 01st September 2024)   Ethiopian Airlines has announced the commencement of its new flights to Dhaka, Bangladesh, starting November 1, 2024. The new service will be operated with the state-of-the-art Boeing B787, offering passengers a comfortable and seamless travel experience. This new route will further strengthen Ethiopian’s presence in South Asia, providing convenient […]

Boeing and Nigeria to Collaborate in Advancing Country’s Aviation Ecosystem

  (Posted 30th August 2024)     Boeing and the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the West African country’s aviation sector. Africa continues to be a promising market with its overall air-traffic growth forecasted well above the average global growth rate over the […]

IATA confirms that passenger demand is up by 8% in July while demand for air travel to, from and within Africa in July grew 7.4%

  (Posted 30th August 2024)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights:   ·       Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.0% compared to July 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 7.4% year-on-year. The July load factor […]

The East Africa Travel Podcast Episode 19 – Also available for ATCNews readers are episodes 18 and 17

  (Posted 30th August 2024)   (Posted 30th August 2024)   Courtesy of Charlotte Beauvoisin / Diary of a Muzungu   https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/podcast/olympics-scorecard-east-africa-home-of-champions-episode-19/   Whether you’re a fan of the Olympics, a runner – or just someone like me who loves Africa – episode 19 is for you. A massive congratulations to everyone who participated in […]

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Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome is the founder and publisher of ATCNews, Eastern Africa’s leading aviation, tourism and conservation news blog of its kind. Wolfgang has over 48 years of experience in the tourism, aviation and conservation fields in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, covering all aspects of safari-, hotel- and air-operations. 

The Managing Editor of ATCNews is Mrs. Esther C. Goossens.

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