TravelComments.com – South Africa: South African Airways to resume operations!
South Africa’s national carrier, South African Airways (SAA), which is now 51% privately owned by the Takatso Consortium, has announced the resumption of domestic and regional services. Effective from… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Zimbabwe further extends the current level four lockdown!
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has further extended the enhanced level four lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 in Zimbabwe by another two weeks. According to the country’s Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Monica Mutsvangwa, there has been… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (August – December 2021)!
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period August 2021 to December 2021. According to the multi-model rainfall forecast, South Africa’s north-eastern half will mostly experience… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Emirates & CemAir have signed an interline agreement!
South African domestic and regional carrier CemAir and the largest airline and flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, Emirates, have signed an interline agreement. This marks the first partnership between both airlines, and Emirates’ fourth airline partnership* in South Africa…. [READ MORE]
#IATA integrates EU and UK digital vaccination certificats into IATA Travel Pass
EU and UK Digital Covid Certificates Recognized by IATA Travel Pass The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) and UK NHS COVID Pass can now be uploaded into IATA Travel Pass as verified proof of vaccination for travel. Travelers holding an EU DCC or UK NHS COVID […]
#IATA critizises governments for witholding repatriation of funds
Blocked Airline Funds Could Slow Recovery The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to abide by international agreements and treaty obligations to enable airlines to repatriate close to nearly $1 billion in blocked funds from the sale of tickets, cargo space, and other activities. “Governments are preventing nearly $1 billion of airline revenues from […]
#IndiaOutbound 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 […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: CemAir to launch flights between Cape Town Hoedspruit!
South African domestic and regional carrier CemAir is set to launch a new service between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) in Hoedspruit, Limpopo Province. Effective from… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Lufthansa Group to increase flights to South Africa!
Following the recategorizing of South Africa as a Covid-19 high risk country from 01 August 2021 by the German Government and the easing of travel restrictions, the Lufthansa Group has revised its schedules by increasing the number flights to South Africa. Effective… [READ MORE]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Islamic capital fuels Nairobi’s hotel boom Daily Nation It is Nairobi’s hoi polloi wisdom that the money, which has changed Nairobi’s hotel skyline is suspect, pirated or driven by huge Somali diaspora remittances for the decades of calm in Kenya rather than head to Mogadishu…Read more>> Mauritius Offers Possible Template for Return of International […]
#BrusselsAirlines – Traveling made easy
DIGITAL ACCESS MAKES TRAVEL WITH BRUSSELS AIRLINES EASIER (Posted 18th August 2021) Brussels Airlines wants to make traveling by air easy and accessible again by helping its guests to bring the right documents. Because of the constantly changing travel restrictions and the many differences in the documents asked by immigration offices in and outside of […]
#VoyagesAfriq – Africa Tourism News Updates
Botswana rolls out e-visa regime to boost tourism and investments The Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs through the Department of Immigration and Citizenship has launched the Online Visa Application Platform. Speaking during the launch, the Minister of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs Ms. Anna Mokgethi said through the platform applicants will be able […]
#AFRAA – African aviation updates
African airlines’ performance updates by AFRAA – July 2021 The African continent continues to witness a significant increase in number of Covid 19 cases. The situation seems to be getting out of control especially in South Africa where daily infection has now exceeded 15,000 cases. Some African governments are resorting to lockdowns again as a […]
Radisson opens 16th hotel in South Africa
RADISSON HOTEL MIDDELBURG TO OPEN IN 2023 (Posted 17th August 2021) Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotelGroup.com) announced the signing of Radisson Hotel Middelburg as part of the Group’s ambitious expansion plan in South Africa. Set to open at the end of 2023, the hotel boosts the Group’s South African portfolio to 16 hotels in operation and […]
#CoastalAviation Network Updates
An Update from us on Schedule & Fares At Coastal Aviation we are constantly at work, fine-tuning our vast network, or enabling new connections, in order to supply you with endless flying safari options, with the usual reliability and comfort we are known for. ? We believe this newsletter will help us keep you more […]
#Laikipia Wildlife Forum News Updates
July Edition 2021 WATER Promoting Conservation Farming as Part of Smart Water Agriculture Conservation farming seems to be the perfect solution. Conservation farming is an approach in which soil management practices are reduced to a minimum, thus preserving the soil properties and natural biodiversity. Article continues here 0.5 MM Dam Liner Specifications Dam liners are […]
#BrusselsAirport News Updates
Travelling to Belgium Are you coming to Belgium soon? Then remember to fill in your Passenger Location Form 48 hours before arrival. For high-risk countries, it is currently recommended not to travel to Belgium unless there are essential reasons. In addition to the PLF form, you should then also undergo a PCR test 72 hours […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Airlink & Emirates have expanded their existing partnership into a unilateral codeshare agreement!
South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink and the largest airline and flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, Emirates, have announced the expansion of their existing partnership into a unilateral codeshare agreement, giving travellers to and from South Africa access to more than 40 domestic and regional destinations across 12 African countries. Customers travelling to… […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: South African Airways’ flight resumption draws closer!
South Africa’s national carrier, South African Airways (SAA), which is now 51% privately owned by the Takatso Consortium, has taken another important step towards flight resumption with the arrival of two Airbus A320. The two aircraft have been in storage and have accomplished 6-year maintenance “C-Checks” in Abu Dhabi during the carrier’s time in business […]
#IATA partners with SYNLAB to make travel easier
SYNLAB and IATA Partner to Facilitate Safe and Easy Travelling SYNLAB to securely share certified COVID-19 test results with passengers directly through IATA Travel Pass, providing reliable digital proof on health status as international travel increases Through SYNLAB’s international laboratory network travellers will have access to up to 450 testing labs and more than 1,600 […]
#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 […]
#VoyagesAfriq’s latest tourism news updates from Africa
Meet South Africa’s New Minister of Tourism- Lindiwe Sisulu South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has named veteran politician Lindiwe Nonceba Sisulu as the rainbow nation’s new Minister of Tourism. She replaces Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane who has been re-assigned as minister for Human Settlement. She has been a long-standing member of Parliament for ANC and has served […]
#Zambia Tourism News Updates
The Latest from ZambiaTourism.com An Update on Kafue National Park Priority Support Plan Since the implementation of a much-anticipated Priority Support Plan was made official in February 2021 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by the Government of Zambia and African Parks, support and development of Kafue National Park’s future have steadily […]
#BreakingNews as St. Ange’ wins his appeal case against the Seychelles’ government on all points
SEYCHELLES GOVERNMENT PAYS A HEAVY PRICE FOR DUMPING ST. ANGE ON EVE OF 2017 UNWTO ELECTIONS (Posted 14th August 2021) In 2017 did the government of former President Danny Faure abruptly withdraw the State’s endorsement for Alain St.Ange’s candidature for the post of Secretary General of the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organisation) on the […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Namibia extends the adjusted Public Health Regulations until 14 September 2021!
Namibia’s President, Dr. Hage G. Geingob, announced on the occasion of the 33rd Covid-19 briefing on the national response measures on 13 August 2021 that the current Covid-19 public health measures have been reviewed and some adjustments were proposed. The following regulations will come into force in Namibia, for an extended period of 31 days […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Massive 89.4% decline of tourist arrivals in 2020!
The Namibian Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, announced on the occasion of the virtual launch of the National Tourist Arrival Statistics Report 2020, the Tourism Revival Initiative (TRI) Report for the period September 2020 to March 2021 and the COVID-19 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment on Tourism in Namibia for 2020 on 11 August […]
#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
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Mango placed in voluntary business rescue!
The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has placed South African low-cost airline Mango, a subsidiary of South Africa’s state-owned flag carrier South African Airways (SAA), into voluntary business rescue. The High Court dismissed an application by the Mango Pilots Association, the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa and the South African Cabin Crew […]
TravelComments.com – Zambia: Zambia Airways to launch operations!
Zambia Airways, a joint venture between Zambia’s state-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC; 55%) and Ethiopian Airlines (45%), is set to commence operations. The IDC has announced that Zambia’s new national carrier will start operating on… [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
