#COVID19 situation across the network countries compels Uganda Airlines to reduce frequencies
LESS FLIGHTS BUT FLYING REGARDLESS TO KEEP UP BASIC LEVEL OF CONNECTIVITY FOR UGANDA (Posted 08th July 2021) Uganda Airlines, hard hit by the current wave of new COVID19 infections as all other airlines flying to and from Entebbe, has earlier today reiterated that flights to all current destinations will continue, albeit at reduced frequencies. […]
#AFRAA releases performance report on African airlines
#COVID19 UPSWING IN AFRICA DETRIMENTAL TO THE CONTINENT’S AVIATION INDUSTRY (Posted 08th July 2021) With the alarming spread of the Delta variant, the havoc caused by the Covid-19 pandemic particularly on the aviation industry globally is far from over. Despite the seeming reduction in the number of new cases in many parts of the Western […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS U.S.-Africa Business Summit 2021 – July 27 – 29 AllAfrica Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will hold this year’s 13th U.S.-Africa Business Summit virtually to build sustainable partnerships and opportunities between key government and private sector decision-makers across America and the African continent…Read more>> CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian Airlines […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 07th of July 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda on a daily basis Global overview: 185.533.448 Cases and 4.012.203 Deaths as of 07th of July 2021 169.827.630 cases […]
#IATA confirms rise in air cargo demand in May to above pre-Covid19 levels
May Air Cargo 9.4% Above Pre-COVID Levels The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released May 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that demand continued its strong growth trend. As comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted by the extraordinary impact of COVID-19, unless otherwise noted, all comparisons to follow are to […]
#IATA sees only marginal improvements in passenger traffic
Marginal Improvements in May Travel Demand The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that both international and domestic travel demand showed marginal improvements in May 2021, compared to the prior month, but traffic remained well below pre-pandemic levels. Recovery in international traffic in particular continued to be stymied by extensive government travel restrictions. Because comparisons […]
#SITA sets out to meet industry demands in the age of the pandemic
SITA LAUNCHES A REVITALIZED PORTFOLIO TO MEET THE INDUSTRY’S CHANGING DEMANDS (Posted 07th July 2021) Your Runway to Success, published by SITA, sets out five critical areas for the air transport industry’s rebuild in the next 18 months and highlights SITA’s remodeled solutions to tackle the major challenges facing air travel in the wake of […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#Fastjet #Zimbabwe offers travelers new payment options
FASTJET ZIMBABWE PARTNERS WITH CHICKEN INNS TO ALLOW TRAVELERS PAY AT A BRANCH NEAR TO THEM FOR THEIR TICKETS (Posted 07th July 2021) Fastjet and Simbisa Brands Limited have announced a joint payment option channel via Simbisa Brands flagship Chicken Inn restaurants across Zimbabwe. The new payment option allows fastjet customers to pay for a […]
Enjoy Serena Hotels’ latest East African residents offers
WITH DOMESTIC TOURISM IN UGANDA HALTED DOES KENYA STEP UP EFFORTS TO ATTRACT UGANDANS AND EXPATRIATES TO THEIR SHORES (Posted 07th July 2021) Serena Hotels have stepped up their domestic and regional tourism sales campaign, to attract in particular citizens and expatriates from neighbouring countries presently under lockdown and unable to travel to visit their […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 06th of July 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda on a daily basis Global overview: 185.060.692 Cases and 4.003.140 Deaths as of 06th of July 2021 169.398.831 cases […]
TravelComments.com – Mozambique has tightend its Covid-19 preventive measures again!
Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi announced in an address to the nation on 24 June 2021 that the country maintains most of the Covid-19 preventive measures for another 30 days. The (adjusted) measures announced by the President already came into effect on Saturday, 26 June 2021, at midnight. They include:… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: Fastjet now offers double daily flights between Bulawayo Johannesburg!
Low-cost carrier Fastjet (Zimbabwe) has increased the number of flights between Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg in South Africa. The airline now offers a double daily flights on the route. Fastjet’s morning flight departs… [READ MORE]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Africa Youth in Tourism Summit 2021 – three weeks and counting
Date: 28 – 30 July, 2021 | Format: Hybrid | Venue: Accra ICC Register for Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit 2021 Join Africa Tourism Partners in collaboration with the UNWTO for an informative youth tourism summit from 28 – 30 July either physically in Accra Ghana or virtually for those who cannot attend in […]
#AFRAA holding another Sky Connect Dialogue tomorrow
Date: 7th July, 2021 Session Time: 14:00h EAT (UTC +3) Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3v7ae4e The July edition of AFRAA Sky-Connect show will host Mr. Ali Tounsi, Secretary General – ACI-Africa for a thought-provoking one-on-one dialogue on: ACI-Africa’s role in supporting African aviation and especially its role in airports safety, security, infrastructure/capacity development and sustainability The size […]
Uganda hit by more flight reductions
MONTHS OF COMPLACENCY BY HEALTH AUTHORITIES COMES WITH A HEAVY PRICE AS CONNECTIVITY TO AND FROM UGANDA REDUCED (Posted 06th July 2021) After the reduction of flights by Kenya Airways between Nairobi and Entebbe, prompted by a sharp drop in demand attributed to both the actual #COVID19 situation in Uganda as well as the prohibitive […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 05th of July 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda on a daily basis Global overview: 184.706.315 Cases and 3.995.839 Deaths as of 05th of July 2021 169.023.490 cases […]
Uganda government lifts PCR test on arrival for fully vaccinated travelers from Cat 2 countries
STINGING CRITICISM LEADS TO CHANGE OF MIND AS FULLY VACCINATED TRAVELERS FROM CATEGORY 2 COUNTRIES NOW SPARED PCR TESTS ON ARRIVAL (Posted 05th July 2021) Uganda for a period of time stood out like a sore thumb amongst destination countries, insisting on a PCR test on arrival for passengers coming from Category 2 countries, even […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Emirates extends route suspension!
According to Emirates’ travel update, the airline has changed plans and has extended its South Africa route suspension until 15 July 2021. This in line with government directives that restrict the entry of travellers originating from South Africa, into the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Daily passenger flights to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg […]
TravelComments.com – Eswatini: Eswatini Airlink & Airlink resume flights between South Africa Eswatini!
Eswatini Airlink and its operating partner Airlink have announced the resumption of flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and King Mswati III International Airport (SHO), the only international airport in Eswatini, on… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Re-opening of burnt areas in the northern section of Table Mountain National Park!
South African National Park (SANParks) has announced that certain burnt areas in Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town, which have been closed off to the public since April 2021 following a fire that started in the Rhodes Memorial area, have been re-opened. Permitted recreational activities in the re-opened areas can continue as before, including […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 04th of July 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda on a daily basis Global overview: 184.380.112 Cases and 3.989.816 Deaths as of 04th of July 2021 168.724.861 cases […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 03rd of July 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda on a daily basis Global overview: 183.979.273 Cases and 3.982.454 Deaths as of 03rd of July 2021 168.383.762 cases […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Comair temporarily suspends all Kulula and British Airways flights in South Africa!
South African airline Comair, which operates the low-cost kulula brand and a local franchise of British Airways, has announced the temporary suspension of services in South Africa. The airline will cancel all flights from 05 July 2021… [READ MORE]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 02nd of July 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda on a daily basis Global overview: 183.539.521 Cases and 3.973.721 Deaths as of 02nd of July 2021 168.018.371 cases […]
Airlink to continue operate domestic and regional flights
AIRLINK CONTINUES OPERATING ITS DOMESTIC AND REGIONAL NETWORK. (Posted 02nd July 2021) Airlink, the South African-based domestic and regional airline, will continue to provide its regular scheduled service across its network of more than 35 destinations to support business, trade, tourism and keep economies functioning while South Africa is under COVID-19 Level 4 restrictions to […]
TravelComments.com – Western Cape: Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area and the Cederberg Wilderness Area have been temporarily closed!
CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa’s Western Cape, has announced that the Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area and the Cederberg Wilderness Area have been closed due to adverse weather conditions. The situation will be continually reassessed. CapeNature is planing to re-open… [READ MORE]
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