#FlySafair set for flights to #Harare, #Windhoek and #Zanzibar
(Posted 14th February 2023) FlySafair, one of South Africa’s successful privately owned airlines, has yesterday confirmed that they will launch flights from Johannesburg to Harare and Windhoek in Q3 this year. This follows the approval of the airline’s application by the South African Air Services Council. Flights to Zanzibar, already operating under a […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 14th February 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 13th February 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 updates […]
#WTMAfrica2023 set for new records
(Posted 13th February 2023) WTM Africa 2023 figures even bigger Dear ATCNews Readers, WTM Africa 2022 facilitated over 7,000 pre-scheduled appointments (both online and in person) – an increase of more than 7% compared to 2019. We’re expecting our 2023 figures to be even bigger. Among last year’s highlights we’re building on in 2023: […]
6th #jollofricewar at 19th Akwaaba African Travel Market to include other Nations outside West Africa
(Posted 13th February 2023) The organisers of the biggest travel and tourism expo in West Africa, AKWAABA African Travel Market has announced the expansion of the annual Jollof Rice war among West Africans which will now include other nations outside West Africa. Akwaaba Started the #jollofricewar in 2017 among West African Countries […]
Brussels Airlines and The Human Link organize new ‘Fear of Flying’ course
(Posted 13th February 2023) Now that the travel sector is slowly picking up speed again, people suffering from fear of flying are also seeking help more frequently. That is why behavioral therapists from The Human Link and Belgian carrier Brussels Airlines are again organizing a ‘Fear of Flying’ course for the first time […]
TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Shortage of unleaded fuel at Twee Rivieren Rest Camp!
(Posted 13th February 2023) According to a posting by Regional Communications Manager: Arid Parks at South African National Parks (SANParks), Genevieve Maasdorp, in the SANParks – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park facebook group, Twee Rivieren Rest Camp in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is currently experiencing a low shortage of unleaded fuel. Travellers are advised to fill up their vehicles with unleaded […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 13th February 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
#EthiopianAirlines adds Xiamen and Shenzhen to its Cargo Destinations
(Posted 11th February 2023) Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, Africa’s largest network operator, has started two weekly freighter flights today connecting Xiamen with São Paulo and Santiago via Addis Ababa. Ethiopian also plans to commence two weekly freighter flights between Shenzhen and Liège as of February 17th, 2023. Ethiopian will deploy B777 Freighter […]
Charlotte Beauvoisin of ‘DiaryofaMuzungu’ is putting final touches on her podcast project
(Posted 11th February 2023) Did you know Wild Frontiers Uganda run game fishing tours in Murchison Falls? PHOTO CREDIT Paul Goldring Dear ATCNews Readers, A busy 2022 left little time for creative writing but don’t worry dear reader – or listener?– in 2023, I promise to inspire you once more The podcast is launching in […]
#QualityHill Boutique Mall – the place to be for Valentine
(Posted 11th February 2023) Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching and all over Kampala, in fact probably all over the world are preparations being made to celebrate the event after facing assembly bans and lockdowns due to the C19 pandemic over the past two years. In Kampala one of the premier spots to […]
TravelComments.com – eSwatini: eSwatini Air has released an update on the latest developments!
(Posted 10th February 2023) eSwatini Air, the new flag carrier of the Kingdom of eSwatini, has released an update on the latest developments. The airline’s Air Operator Certificate (AOC) was approved at the end of last year. The Foreign Operator Permit (FOP) for Zimbabwe has been received, while the FOP for South Africa is still in process. The Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation (RENAC)* has […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 10th February 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 […]
#Rodrigues International Kitesurf Festival returns as live event in July
(Posted 10th February 2023) Organized by the Rodrigues Kite Association and created in 2013, this festival, open to pros and amateurs of all levels, finally takes place again on Rodrigues Island after a three year hiatus due to the global COVID19 pandemic. The event is set to run from the 26th of […]
South African Airways to resume flights to Malawi
(Posted 10th February 2023) South African Airways (SAA) is set to resume flights to Malawi. Effective 16 March 2023, the airline will operate two weekly return flights on Thursdays and Saturdays from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe and Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre. SAA started selling tickets on 06 February 2023. Johannesburg 09:55 > 13:55 Lilongwe (via Blantyre) Lilongwe 14:50 > 17:30 Johannesburg Johannesburg 09:55 […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 10th February 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
TravelComments.com – CemAir to launch flights between Johannesburg Maun!
(Posted 10th February 2023) South African domestic and regional carrier CemAir is set to launch a new service to Botswana. The airline will operate daily non-stop flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Maun International Airport (MUB) in Maun from… READ MORE
#Fastjet flight returns to Harare after crew member falls ill
(Posted 09th February 2023) Fastjet Zimbabwe earlier today confirmed that Flight FN8339, a scheduled flight from Harare to Johannesburg returned to Harare shortly after departing due to a member of the flight crew becoming unwell. The airline stated that the safety of the flight, passengers and crew was not compromised. All passengers onboard […]
Live Presentation: “Wasini Island – Biodiversity, Conservation & Citizen Science” on 16.02. at 18h CET / 19h SAST / 20h EAT
(Posted 09th February 2023) Dear ATCNews readers, dear friends, dear colleagues, Leadership for Conservation Africa has offered us the opportunity to present to you Wasini Island’s rich biodiversity, our approach to conservation, and how citizen science supports this cause. The virtual live event will be held on Thursday 16.02. at 18h CET / 19h […]
#SITA is teaming up with #FrankfurtAirport and #NEC to introduce biometric passenger processing
(Posted 09th February 2023) The deployment of SITA Smart Path brings a comprehensive biometric passenger processing solution across all terminals and airlines at Frankfurt Airport Beginning this year, passengers traveling through Frankfurt Airport (Fraport) can breeze through the various steps in the journey – from check-in to boarding – […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Newlands Picnic Site to be open only on weekends!
(Posted 09th February 2023) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the opening times for the Newlands Picnic Site in the Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town are set to change. Between 13 February 2023 and… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Northern Namibia: Temporary Closure of District Road 3636 (Okapya – Eheke – Onakamwandi)!
(Posted 09th February 2023) Namibia’s Roads Authority (RA), whose core business is to construct and maintain the country’s road sector, has informed the public that the Okapya-Eheke-Onakamwandi road is temporarily closed until further notice. This is due to flooding. Motorists who are traveling from Eheke and Onakamwandi should use the… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – #Zambia: Zambia Airways to launch regional flights!
(Posted 09th February 2023) The national airline of the Republic of Zambia, Zambia Airways, is set to launch regional flights before the end of March 2023. The airline, a joint venture between Zambia’s state-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC; 55%) and Ethiopian Airlines (45%), announced last June that its first regional service to… READ MORE
Morukuru Family De Hoop launches beach cafe with a difference
(Posted 09th February 2023) Morukuru Family De Hoop launches beach cafe? with a difference There are few cafe’s which serve up views like those from the new Bites Beach Cafe’ by Morukuru Family De Hoop, or whose walls could speak of such times past. Bites breathes new life into an ancient structure. […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Road closures due to heavy rains & flooding!
(Posted 09th February 2023) South African National Park (SANParks) has announced several road updates for roads in the Kruger National Park. The region experienced heavy rains and flooding over the last couple of days, which caused roads and bridges inside the National Park to overflow. According to SANParks:… READ MORE
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 09th February 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
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 09th February 2023) CCA IN THE NEWS Corporate Council on Africa And The Preparation of Botswana for 15th US-Africa Business Summit Business Post The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), the leading US business association that focuses solely on connecting business interests between the United States and Africa, has indicated its strong commitment […]
Another #AirAccident in #SouthSudan as person on the ground killed
(Posted 08th February 2023) (Picture courtesy of Twitter:@bolayuel) A Cessna C208B Grand Caravan, upon landing at the Ulang airstrip earlier today, reportedly veered off the runway and subsequently killed a woman who stood nearby at her so called ‘Tukul’, the description for a basic hut. The aircraft, registered in Kenya as 5Y-EMM, […]
Africa Airline Passenger Demand Recovery continued and market share increased during Dec and full-year 2022
(Posted 08th February 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel continued in December 2022 and for the full year. Total trafficin 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 64.4% compared to 2021. Globally, full year 2022 traffic was at 68.5% of pre-pandemic (2019) levels. […]
#IATA Gives New Guidance to Improve Transportation of Mobility Aids
(Posted 08th February 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced new guidance to assist airlines and handling agents to transport mobility aids safely and efficiently and improve the travel experience for passengers with disabilities. Providing safe, reliable and dignified transport for passengers with disabilities is a priority for airlines that was reinforced […]
