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COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 28th November 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 261.373.214 Cases and 5.212.953 Deaths as of 28th November 2021 236.074.477 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 2.00 percent Note: Some African […]

Qatar Airways now also joins bandwagon with flight restrictions from Southern Africa

NEW VIRUS MUTATION APPEARS IN MANY COUNTRIES BUT ONLY SOUTHERN AFRICAN COUNTRIES HIT WITH EMBARGOS (Posted 28th November 2021) Qatar Airways, like before Emirates, Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways and other major carriers, have now also put restrictions on passengers out of several Southern African countries and put out the following statement: ‘Due to the recent […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 27th November 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 261.067.096 Cases and 5.210.063 Deaths as of 27th November 2021 235.887.426 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 2.00 percent Note: Some African […]

#IndiaOutbound’s latest news updates

About India Outbound Magazine India Outbound, a brand of Media India Group, is India’s only B2B travel media platform, that encompasses a print magazine, a website, an online TV channel and dynamic social media platforms, entirely dedicated to the promotion of foreign destinations and products in India. India Outbound is a niche platform not just […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 26th November 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 260.572.906 Cases and 5.203.440 Deaths as of 26th November 2021 235.483.485 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 2.00 percent Note: Some African […]

#IATA steps up dialogue with governments to aid travel recovery

Twelve-month European COVID Certificate Validity Would Protect Fragile Recovery in Travel and Tourism The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for caution in response to a European Commission Recommendation that the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) should only remain valid for up to nine months after the second vaccination dose, unless a booster jab is […]

TravelComments.com – New Covid-19 variant: Singapore and Malaysia are restricting arrivals from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe!

Following the detection of a new Covid-19 variant, B.1.1.529, in South Africa, Singapore will restrict entry to travellers with recent travel history to South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia and Eswatini. Effective 23:59 on 27 November 2021, people who have been in one or more of these seven countries in the last 14 days […]

TravelComments.com – New Covid-19 variant: Germany bans most travel from South Africa!

Germany’s acting Health Minister Jens Spahn today (26 November 2021) announced that South Africa will be declared a virus variant area by the German Government. This is due to the detection of a new Covid-19 variant, B.1.1.529, in South Africa, which has a “very unusual constellation” of mutations. The decision, which will come into effect […]

#Zanzibar set for improvements in aviation infrastructure and services

NEW DAWN FOR ZANZIBAR’S ‘ABEID AMANI KARUME‘ AIRPORT (Posted 26th November 2021) Passenger services at Zanzibar airports are set for significant improvements, thanks to the newly signed business deal between the government and experienced service providers. And, President Hussein Mwinyi on Wednesday directed all government institutions at the airports – immigration, Tanzania Revenue Authority, fire […]

#SafariLink also appeal for contributions to #ColobusConservation

Colobus Conservation Global Giving Campaign Greetings! Safarilink is a proud longtime supporter of the Diani-based Colobus Conservation who provides “rescue and rehabilitation” service for primates; either orphans, those injured in road accidents, electrocutions on electricity supply lines, or insnares and those that illegally have been kept as pets. But sadly, their almost daily rescue callouts […]

#ATTA statement on UK’s decision to put southern African countries back on ‘Red List’

ATTA CONDEMNS UK GOVERNMENT DECISION TO BLACKLIST AFRICAN COUNTRIES AGAIN (Posted 26th November 2021) Nigel Vere Nicoll, the President of ATTA, reacted swiftly last evening when the UK government’s decision came to light to temporarily ban flights again with Southern African countries and especially with South Africa. Said Nigel in a statement made available to […]

TravelComments.com – New Covid-19 variant: South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia and Eswatini added to Israel’s travel red list!

The Government of Israel announced on 25 November 2021 that South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia and Eswatini have been added to the country’s “red”, or highest-risk, travel list. This is due to the detection of a new Covid-19 variant, B.1.1.529, in South Africa, which has a “very unusual constellation” of mutations…. READ MORE

TravelComments.com – New Covid-19 variant: South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Namibia bac k on UK’s travel red list!

Following the detection of a new Covid-19 variant, B.1.1.529, in South Africa, South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Namibia will be added to the UK’s travel red list. This becomes effective from midday today (26 November 2021). Direct flights from these six countries will be banned from midday Friday (26 November 2021) until… READ […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 25th November 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 260.242.098 Cases and 5.198.308 Deaths as of 25th November 2021 235.195.731 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 2.00 percent Note: Some African […]

African Parks say thanks for the support they got throughout the year

A ranger and his daughter in Garamba National Park, DRC © Blackbean Dear Friends, As we reflect on another year, we are filled with gratitude. Your steadfast support for our work across Africa has been inspiring. Thanks to you, we have continued to make strides in protecting Africa’s increasingly precious wild areas and in supporting […]

OneWorld wins yet another major aviation award

oneworld wins Best Airline Alliance in Business Traveller UK Awards The oneworld® Alliance was named Best Airline Alliance in the 2021 Business Traveller UK Awards, winning the title for the ninth consecutive year. The award winners were chosen by readers of Business Traveller UK, who were asked to reflect on their experiences in the past […]

#AirKenya lines up more stops in Nanyuki and Samburu ahead of peak season

  It is a Christmas-comes-early type of mood in Airkenya, and our Santa bags are full of surprises. Ready? Let’s start with the Northern Circuit in Kenya. 1. Introduction of Sasaab Airstrip Service in Samburu We have introduced scheduled flights to Sasaab airstrip starting from 1st January 2022. This will be our third stop in […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 24th November 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 259.674.908 Cases and 5.191.185 Deaths as of 24th November 2021 234.807.636 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 2.00 percent Note: Some African […]

Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards kicks off in Kigali

Muraho! ATTEND THE HYBRID AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP FORUM & AWARDS ON NOVEMBER 25th- 26th FROM 8:30 AM CAT. #ATLF2021 is just one day away! Don’t miss this inspirational Pan-African dialogue which will bring together hundreds of key stakeholders from across Africa on November 24th- 26th at the Serena Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda. This year’s theme is […]

New York Travel Show – Mark your Diary January 28th – 30th 2022

America’s Favorite Travel Show is Coming to New York! You may think you’ve attended a travel show in New York before, but you haven’t experienced anything like this. The New York Travel & Adventure Show is bringing the power of the ONLY Series of Travel Market Events back to the largest travel market in the […]

Corporate Council on Africa News Updates

CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian Airlines, Boeing sign MOU for B787 landing gear exchange Ajot At the Dubai Air Show, Boeing signed a memorandum of understanding with Ethiopian Airlines that will help the airline to bring cost savings to its maintenance operations with Boeing’s 787 landing gear exchange program… Read more>> South African Airways […]

TravelComments.com – Limpopo: Eastgate Airport underwent major refurbishment!

Eastgate Airport (HDS), also known as Hoedspruit Airport, in Hoedspruit in South Africa’s Limpopo province underwent a major refurbishment which started in mid-2020 and was completed in early November 2021. With an average of 150 monthly flights and over 7000 passengers passing through its gates any given month, the airport needed an upgrade to better […]

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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 nearly 50 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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