#IATA recommends urgent measures to government to stimulate air travel
Best Practices for COVID-19 Market Stimulation The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to add market stimulation measures to the support they are giving to keep aviation financially viable. Such measures would encourage travel while systematic testing protocols enable a safe re-opening of borders. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments have […]
#OneWorld continues to claim major awards this season
THREE MORE AWARDS FOR ONEWORLD CONFIRM GLOBAL STANDING OF THE ALLIANCE (Posted 09th December 2020) oneworld has been named the winner of another three awards by Global Traveler magazine, in a further recognition of its status as the preferred alliance of international travellers. Global Traveler named the alliance as Best Airline Alliance in its GT […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 08th of December 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 68.117.810 Cases and 1.554.160 Deaths as of today 08th of December 2020 47.180.405 cases have […]
#IATA reports disappointing passenger recovery in October 2021
Passenger Recovery Disappoints in October Global airlines now expect to lose nearly 120 billion US Dollars this year The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery of passenger demand continued to be disappointingly slow in October. Total demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was down 70.6% compared to October 2019. This […]
TravelComments.com – Garden Route National Park: Stringent safety measures will apply during the summer holidays!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that stringent safety measures will apply in all three sections – Tsitsikamma, Knysna and Wilderness – of the Garden Route National Park during this summer holidays. According to Vuyiswa Thabethe, General Manager for the Garden Route region of SANParks, Park Rangers will be on high alert during this […]
#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
Colobus Conservation is asking for your help
Colobus Conservation Global Giving Campaign Dear ATCNews Readers – it’s the season of goodwill so at the risk of abusing our relationship I am asking for your help on behalf of Colobus Conservation based in Diani on the south coast of Kenya. This is a not-for-profit organisation promoting the conservation, preservation, and protection of primates […]
#IATA urges countries to follow global guidelines on crew testing for #COVID19
States Urged to Follow Global Guidelines on Crew Testing The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) jointly called on governments to follow the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council Aviation Recovery Task Force (CART) guidelines to exempt crews from COVID-19 testing that is applied to air […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 07th of December 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 67.541.338 Cases and 1.544.185 Deaths as of today 07th of December 2020 46.717.521 cases have […]
#Uganda mourns the loss of another ranger at the hands of armed poachers
RIP SGT. EMMANUEL MATSIPA / UGANDA WILDLIFE AUTHORITY RANGER FORCE (Posted 07th December 2020) The poaching menace in Uganda has again reared its ugly head as yet another ranger was shot dead by armed poachers in Kibale Forest National Park. The park is known for primate tourism but the forest has in past years faced […]
#IATA says air cargo recovery slower than anticipated in October
Air Cargo Recovery Continues at a Slower Pace in October The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released October data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand continued to improve but at a slower pace than the previous month and remains below previous year levels. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was […]
#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 06th of December 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 67.021.834 Cases and 1.537.155 Deaths as of today 06th of December 2020 46.394.172 cases have […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 05th of December 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 66.390.929 Cases and 1.527.500 Deaths as of today 05th of December 2020 45.962.544 cases have […]
#BreakingNews as Alain St. Ange leaves politics
ONE SEYCHELLES POLITICAL PARTY ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE OF ALAIN ST.ANGE FROM POLITICS (Posted 05th December 2020) The National Executive Committee of the ONE SEYCHELLES political party earlier today hosted a small gathering, where it was confirmed that the President of the Party and its 2020 Presidential Candidate, namely Alain St.Ange, was stepping down officially from his […]
#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 and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 04th of December 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 65.733.233 Cases and 1.515.516 Deaths as of today 04th of December 2020 45.565.308 cases have […]
TravelComments.com – Table Mountain National Park: New operating hours for the Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point Section
South African National Parks (SANParks) today announced that the operating hours for the Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point Section in Cape Town’s Table Mountain National Park have been amended. The new operating hours are as follows: Gates open at 07:00 and close at 17:00, with the last vehicles to exit the park by 18:00. There […]
TravelComments.com – Uganda: The Uganda Wildlife Authority cuts park entrance fees and gorilla & chimpanzee tracking fees!
The Uganda Wildlife Association (UWA) has announced temporary changes in its pricing for visits to wildlife centres, including a reduction on gorilla and chimpanzee tracking fees, across Uganda. Between 01 December 2020 and 31 March 2021, the UWA will be running a festive season price discount to manage the impacts of Covid-19 and reward their […]
#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
Kenya’s ‘Four Point by Sheraton’ hotels both claim major awards
FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON NAIROBI HURLINGHAM AWARDED BEST 4-STAR BUSINESS HOTEL (Posted 04th December 2020) Highlights · Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Hurlingham awarded accolade of Best 4-Star Business Hotel Kenya 2020. · Hotel Of The Year Awards are a reflection of exceptional service levels and world-class amenities. 100 properties globally have been awarded for […]
Blow for Cape Town air connectivity as second US airline postpones return
TWO US AIRLINES DEFER THEIR CAPE TOWN ROUTE LAUNCH UNTIL 2021 (Posted 04th December 2020) Following the earlier announcement by Delta Airlines, to postpone their relaunch of flights from Atlanta to South Africa has United Airlines also stated that their seasonal service between New York and Cape Town would not restart in December as was […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Update on travel/tourism-related Covid-19 regulations under level one lockdown
The Government of South Africa has updated its travel/tourism-related Covid-19 regulations under the country’s level one lockdown. According to the Government Gazette No. 43954 (03 December 2020), the rules for both entering and leaving South Africa, the tests required, as well as the quarantine periods have been updated. Persons exiting South Africa: A person exiting […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 03rd of December 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 65.029.456 Cases and 1.502.900 Deaths as of today 03rd of December 2020 45.105.991 cases have […]
Resetting African Aviation – By #AviaDevAfrica
JOIN THE AVIADEV AFRICA WEBINAR ON THE 10TH OF DECEMBER (Posted 03rd December 2020) WEBINAR: Market Outlook for Africa AviaDev and Embraer invite you to join this unique insight session about the market recovery in the region. In this webinar and associated White Paper, Embraer will share with you some of their observations, Including: Embraer’s […]
#EthiopianAirlines bags another major award
DECADE OF AIRLINE EXCELLENCE AWARDS NAMES ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES AS LEADING AFRICAN CARRIER AS AIRLINE COMPLETES COLD CHAIN SET UP FOR GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION OF CORONA VACCINES (Posted 03rd December 2020) Ethiopian Airlines has been recognised by the judges in the Decade of Airline Excellence Awards as Africa’s best-performing airline of the past 10 years. The carrier […]
Fastjet returns to the Victoria Falls – Johannesburg route three times a week
FASTJET RELAUNCHES FLIGHTS FROM JOHANNESBURG TO VICTORIA FALLS (Posted 03rd December 2020) Fastjet Zimbabwe earlier today announced the resumption of flights between Victoria Falls, International Airport and Johannesburg, OR Tambo International Airport from today Thursday, 03rd of December 2020. The flights will operate thrice weekly between the two cities, on a Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, […]
#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
Air Djibouti suffers landing accident
LUCKY ESCAPE FOR AIR DJIBOUTI PASSENGERS (Posted 02nd December 2020) (Pictures courtesy of issa dhollowaa / @IssaDhollowaa) An Air Djibouti Boeing B737-500 suffered a collapsed right hand gear on landing at the Garowe Airport in Somalia, reporting substantial damage to the aircraft. On board were 39 passengers and 5 crew. Reportedly all of them disembarked […]
Corporate Counil on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Tanzania: Z’bar Targets 2.3tri/ – Investments in Tourism All Africa ZANZIBAR’s tourism industry is gradually recovering, amid prospects of increased investments from 500 million US dollars to over a billion dollar (over 2.3tri/-). Tourism and Heritage Minister Lela Muhamed Mussa, speaking to tourism investors…Read more>> Domestic tourism is currently boosting the industry – SA […]
