#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 25th August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview603.689.174 Cases and 6.481.002 Deaths as of 25th of August 2022 578.550.661 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.07 percent Note: Some African […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Free access to provincial nature reserves in the Eastern Cape in October 2022!
Eastern Cape Tourism has announced that day visitors will have free access to selected provincial nature reserves in the Eastern Cape from 01 – 09 October 2022. Day visitors will also be exempted from paying the conservation fees for the duration of this free access promotion. It should be noted that… READ MORE
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 25th August 2022) ATCNews readers now 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 updates
(Posted 24th August 2022) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWSGoogle Wallet enters South Africa to tap digital payments growthTechCrunchGoogle Wallet is now available in South Africa, the first market for this product in Africa, to make it easy for users to save and easily and securely access their payment cards, loyalty cards and boarding passes… Read more>> […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 24th August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview602.734.529 Cases and 6.477.053 Deaths as of 24th of August 2022 577.521.308 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.07 percent Note: Some African […]
‘Save The Children’ laments fresh flooding in Sudan and asks for assistance as millions of children face starvation
(Posted 24th August 2022) Funds urgently needed in response to devastating floods across much of Sudan Sudan is currently experiencing its fourth consecutive year of abnormally extensive floods, with above average rainfall causing more than 80 deaths and partly or completely destroying nearly 44,000 homes across the country Save the Children is urgently calling for […]
TravelComments.com – OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), Johannesburg: Relocation of public transport operators!
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has announced the relocation of public transport operators such as e-hailing, shuttles and meter taxis at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg to ease traffic congestion. These services are now available and accessible at the Central Pick up and Drop off, Parkade 2 – level 2. The designated area […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 24th August 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#BrusselsAirlines to work closely with trade unions
(Posted 23rd August 2022) Brussels Airlines, earlier today, released the following statement in regard to their cooperation with trade unions: “On July 4th, the management and social partners of Brussels Airlines took a closer look at the economic and market situation and the possible tracks for Brussels Airlines. It was clear that to create the […]
#AviAssist’s latest news updates
(Posted 23rd August 2022) Welcome to positive changeYou are part of a growing movement of aviation professionals who believe in global aviation safety standards across Africa and are keen to play their part in achieving that. This quarterly newsletter is part of the Foundation’s effort to support you in playing your part as a safety champion. Online […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 23rd of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview601.922.115 Cases and 6.474.697 Deaths as of 23rd of August 2022 576.583.409 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.07 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – SANParks: Nationwide strike action on 24 August 2022 might affect Kruger National Park!
South African National Parks (SANParks) is advising visitors to Kruger National Park to consider that labour unions in South Africa have called for a nationwide strike on 24 August 2022 to protest against high cost of living. There have already been protests in the western boundary of the Kruger National Park, which at times affected […]
Federal Airlines (RSA) confirms acquisition of 6 additional Cessna Grand Caravans
(Posted 23rd August 2022) Federal Airlines (Pty) Ltd today announced the signing of a purchase agreement with Textron Aviation for six new Cessna Caravans C208B EX aircraft. Commenting on the announcement, Federal Airlines (FedAir) CEO Mark Hurst stated, “The recovery of aviation and tourism in the southern African region has been significant in the post-pandemic […]
#Zambia Safari News Updates
(Posted 23rd August 2022) Classic Zambia brings together Zambia’s premier owner-run safari and conservation organizations, working in the regions most prolific wildlife areas. Click on the camps below for more information on each! Kafue National Park: Musekese CampNtemwa-Busanga Camp Lower Zambezi National Park: Kutali CampChula Island Camp Liuwa Plains National Park: Mobile Safari Here below are […]
TravelComments.com – Time Out Index 2022: Cape Town named 11th best city in the world!
Global culture, entertainment and events magazine Time Out recently published the results of its annual Time Out Index. According to the 2022 edition of the ranking, Cape Town in South Africa is the 11th best city in the world. The Mother City was rated for its good… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – KwaZulu-Natal: eThekwini closes 13 beaches due to high E.coli levels!
The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has announced that it has taken the decision to close 13 beaches with immediate effect due to high levels of E-coli in the water. All water activities such as… READ MORE
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 23rd August 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#AFRAA AGA 2023 set for #Uganda
(Posted 23rd August 2022) AFRAA, the African Airlines Association, has set the venue for their 55th Annual General Assembly, in short AGA for 2023. The event will come to Uganda and national airline Uganda Airlines will be the host carrier, bringing the showcase event of African aviation to the Pearl of Africa. At the event […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 22nd of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview601.236.923 Cases and 6.472.637 Deaths as of 22nd of August 2022 575.705.928 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.07 percent Note: Some […]
WFS to Focus on Reshaping Airline Resilience Post-COVID
(Posted 22nd August 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2022 World Financial Symposium (WFS) will focus on reshaping airline resilience. The event will take place from19-22 September in Doha, Qatar, with Qatar Airways as the host airline. Following the greatest shock to aviation in history, the industry is emerging rapidly from the pandemic […]
TravelComments.com – UK: British Airways to relaunch flights between London Gatwick Cape Town!
The flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom, British Airways, is set to relaunch winter seasonal return flights from Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town in South Africa. The route returns for the first time since Covid-19 on… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Angola: TAAG Angola Airlines network udate!
The state-owned flag carrier of Angola, TAAG Angola Airlines, has announced that it will resume flights to Cuba. Effective 08 November 2022, the airline will operate two monthly flights between Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD) in Luanda and José Martí International Airport (HAV) in Havanna, Cuba. TAAG further announced that it will increase flights […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 22nd August 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Achola Rosario leaves her regular stomping ground for Europe for a wild vacation
(Posted 22nd August 2022) The prospect of a mega-rock concert had me on tenterhooks for months, doing everythingpossible to ensure I get my Schengen Visa from the impersonal visa handling service TLS inNairobi. My entire life and the contents of my bank accounts were scrutinized beforegranting me the holy grail of international travel: a visa […]
#Airlink announces return to Richards Bay
(Posted 21st August 2022) Airlink, Southern Africa’s privately owned airline, will resume scheduled services between Johannesburg and Richards Bay from 19th of September 2022. The reinstatement of daily flights follows Richards Bay Airport’s securing of the necessary resources to accommodate scheduled airline services after an enforced 20-month hiatus. “Richards Bay is vital to the economies […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 19th of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview599.255.474 Cases and 6.467.264 Deaths as of 19th of August 2022 573.277.387 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.07 percent Note: Some […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 19th August 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 18th of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview598.393.278 Cases and 6.464.836 Deaths as of 18th of August 2022 572.414.647 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.08 percent Note: Some […]
#AFRAA set for a Virtual Industry Affairs Briefing, 31st August 2022 at 13h00 EAT (UTC+3)
(Posted 18th August 2022) As part of AFRAA’s commitment to advocate for member airlines’ interests and keep them informed of the developments in the airline industry, the Secretariat hosts an Industry Affairs briefing webinar series every last Wednesday of the month. After each session, AFRAA generates a monthly report on African Airlines Performance updates. This important […]
TravelComments.com – Southern Africa: The Lufthansa Group has announced its European winter flight plan for 2022/23!
The Lufthansa Group has announced its plans for Southern Africa during the upcoming European winter 2022/23. Lufthansa will continue to operate daily flights between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. SWISS is set to return… READ MORE
