#BrusselsAirlines operates an all female flight on International Womens’ Day
(Posted 08th March 2023) A Brussels Airlines Airbus A319 flew from Brussels Airport to Marseille this morning with two women in the cockpit. Before departure, the passengers’ baggage was also handled by an all-female team from Alyzia and the flight was boarded by an all-female passenger services team from Brussels Airlines. With this […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Airlink to increase flights to St Helena!
(Posted 08th March 2023) South African regional carrier Airlink is set to increase flights to the island of St Helena, a British overseas territory located in the South Atlantic Ocean. During the 2023/24 Southern summer season, from… READ MORE
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 08th March 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#WTMAfrica2023 – Do your competitors want you there? Or not?
(Posted 08th March 2023) Attend WTM Africa – and get ahead of your competitors Dear ATCNews Readers and friends, With new trends, ideas and offerings cropping up each year, travel and tourism remains a highly competitive industry. To stay relevant, it’s important to keep an even keel and a keen eye on […]
Air Cargo Makes a Soft Start to 2023
(Posted 07th March 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2023 global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand declined as economic headwinds persist. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), fell 14.9% compared to January 2022 (-16.2% for international operations). Capacity (measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers, ACTK) […]
#Airlink appoints Aviareps as GSA in North America and Asia
(Posted 07th March 2023) Airlink has appointed AVIAREPS as its General Sales Agent in its important North American and Asian source markets. As a result, Airlink is now represented by AVIAREPS in 39 international markets on all five continents in a partnership to optimise Airlink’s footprint, grow its sales in key international markets […]
Qatar Airways Reveals Seven New Destinations, 11 Resumptions and 35 Frequency Increases at ITB Berlin 2023
(Posted 07th March 2023) Qatar Airways drew major attention on the opening day of ITB Berlin 2023, the world’s largest international travel and tourism trade show, as the World’s Best Airline’s Group Chief Executive, Mr. Akbar Al Baker, unveiled new destinations, and announced flight resumptions and frequency increases during a press conference held […]
#Uganda lifts C19 checks for inbound travelers at Entebbe but outbound passengers remain under orders
(Posted 07th March 2023) Information became available earlier today that the Ugandan Ministry of Health has written to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, directing them to abolish health checks for Covid19 documents such as vaccination certificates or PCR tests for arriving passengers. However, departing passengers from Uganda continue to require either a valid […]
#VoyagesAfriq gives definitive guide for Africa’s participation at #ITB2023
(Posted 07th March 2023 with permission from VoyagesAfriq) BY: KOJO BENTUM WILLIAMS MARCH 7, 2023 The return of the world’s leading travel show, ITB is a few hours from opening its doors to the world again. VoyagesAfriq, the continent’s leading travel, and tourism will be offering unparalleled coverage of Africa’s diverse and […]
TravelComments.com – Saudi Arabia: Saudia to launch flights to South Africa!
(Posted 07th March 2023) The national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, Saudia, has announced the launch of direct flights to Johannesburg in South Africa later this year. The route development, which also includes the introduction of new services to… READ MORE
Registration is now Open for the 11th AFRAA Aviation Stakeholders Convention
(Posted 07th March 2023) Registration is now open for the 11th Aviation Stakeholders’ Convention (ASC). Graciously hosted by Ethiopian Airlines, this year’s Convention will take place from 07 th to 09th of May 2023 at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel in Addis, Ababa – Ethiopia. The Convention, which will be held under […]
IATA Releases 2022 Airline Safety Performance
(Posted 07th March 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2022 Safety Report for global aviation. The report showed a reduction in the number of fatal accidents and the fatality risk, compared to 2021 and to the five year average (2018-2022). From this year, the Safety Report has been re-invented as an online […]
Kyaninga Lodge publishes calendar for charity sporting events in 2023
(Posted 07th March 2023) Uganda’s Kyaninga Lodge, already well known for their past sporting activities and support – prior to the pandemic – has just published a calendar of sporting events sponsored by them, themed ‘Ride the Rift‘ and ‘Run the Rift‘, obviously meaning the Rift Valley which Westernmost arm is located in […]
Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism Partner to Deliver Qatar International Food Festival 2023
(Posted 07th March 2023) Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism have announced the 12th Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) will take place from 11th to the 21st of March at a new waterfront location in Qatar’s newest city, Lusail. The world-class festival is set to bring together many unique culinary experiences, featuring the biggest […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 07th March 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 06th March 2023) In view of the lower numbers of new COVID19 cases in Africa will this update – at least for the time being – now be filed only twice a week, i.e. every Monday and Friday. Should case numbers start to increase again on a significant scale will the […]
TravelComments.com – Bontebok National Park: Road maintenance during March 2023!
(Posted 06th March 2023) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the road between the new office building and Lang Elsies Kraal Rest Camp in the Bontebok National Park will have a stop & go system in place due to road maintenance. The work is being carried out between… READ MORE
Disjointed EU PLACI Roll Out Risks Customs Clearance Delays
(Posted 06th March 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for urgent action to address the disjointed roll out of the EU’s new Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) System. PLACI went live on 1 March 2023 despite12 European States not being ready and not having given definitive information about their timelines for […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Upgrade of the Seaforth beachfront in Simon’s Town!
(Posted 06th March 2023) The City of Cape Town has informed the public that it has commenced with the upgrade of the Seaforth beachfront in Simon’s Town last week. The work will continue until December 2023 and includes the upgrading the existing footways, the reconstructing the retaining walls, the upgrading the stairs and existing railings as well as the […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 06th March 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Deadline Extended for the 5th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge 2023
(Posted 05th March 2023) The Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit (AYTIS) & Challenge is hosted by Africa Tourism Partners in collaboration with UNWTO and BDO. It is the “one and only” pan-African Youth and start-ups in Tourism Summit and innovation challenge in tourism on the continent. This competition invites and welcomes innovative […]
Voyages Afrique and South African Tourism join hands at ITB 2023 to promote travel to #Africa
(Posted 04th March 2023) In a novel approach have Voyages Afrique – one of Africa’s leading travel media houses – and South African Tourism announced a joint effort to promote travel to and sectoral investments in Africa. Media present in Berlin at the ITB2023 event – the first live event since 2019 […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 03rd March 2023) In view of the lower numbers of new COVID19 cases in Africa will this update – at least for the time being – now be filed only twice a week, i.e. every Monday and Friday. Should case numbers start to increase again on a significant scale will the daily […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: The Cape Wheel reopens in a new location!
(Posted 03rd March 2023) One of Cape Town’s most recognisable attractions, V&A Waterfront’s Cape Wheel, is finally set to reopen after a seven (+) month break to relocate it to a new location. According to V&A Waterfront Chief Executive Officer, David Green, the Cape Wheel is set to restart operations just ahead of the coming… READ MORE
#RwandAir hosts #AFRAA for the CEO Dialogues Session
(Posted 03rd March 2023) The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Secretary General, Mr. Abdérahmane Berthé, met RwandAir Chief Executive Officer – Ms. Yvonne Manzi Makolo and RwandAir Leadership on 02nd of March 2023 at RwandAir Headoffice in Kigali, Rwanda for the “AFRAA Member Airline CEOs Leadership Dialogues”. This meeting marks the second edition of […]
#ATR course scholarship programme launched
(Posted 03rd March 2023) The AviAssist Foundation is pleased to share with you the exciting news of their new course scholarship program with aircraft manufacturer ATR. You can access the press release on their website via the link below. Thank you for sharing and spreading the word, in the pursuit of safety promotion! […]
One month to go until WTM Africa
(Posted 03rd March 2023) The countdown has begun. One month to go until WTM Africa. At least 500 top-end ‘king buyers’ will visit WTM Africa this year. The content programme has seen a complete revamp with new speakers and formats. Sustainability will be a priority with the introduction of a new sustainability village. […]
#Dutch Government runs into global opposition as aviation fraternity takes legal action against mandatory flight reductions
(Posted 03rd March 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines are mounting a legal challenge to the Dutch government’s sudden decision to reduce Schiphol airport’s capacity. Schiphol Airport is already restricted to 500,000 flights annually. The government’s decree would renege on that agreement, reducing Schiphol connectivity to 460,000 flights from November […]
Qatar Airways to Unveil Exciting Network Expansion Announcements with New Destinations on the Opening Day of ITB Berlin 2023
(Posted 03rd March 2023) Qatar Airways will once again participate in the world’s largest travel and trade event ITB Berlin, from 07th to the 09th of March 2023, and is planning to make a significant network announcement. These plans will be revealed during Qatar Airways press conference for global media on the first […]
Brussels Airlines improves full year results 2022 by 115 million euro
(Posted 03rd March 2023) In 2022, Brussels Airlines welcomed 6.8 million passengers (+ 96% year-on-year) The airline’s revenue increased to 1,217 million euro (+117% year-on-year) More than 300 new employees joined the Belgian carrier Brussels Airlines is ahead of its business plan with the early repayment of the Belgian stabilization package, its fleet […]
