TravelComments.com – South Africa: Airlink to launch flights between Johannesburg George!
South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink has announced the launch of flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and George Airport (GRJ) in George, the second largest city in the Western Cape and the capital city of the Garden Route. Effective… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Namibia lifts domestic travel restrictions and cuts the validity of PCR test results!
Namibia’s President, Dr. Hage G. Geingob, announced on the occasion of the 32nd Covid-19 briefing on the national response measures on 30 July 2021 that the following regulations will come into force for a period of 14 days from 01 August 2021 until midnight on 14 August 2021. The previous set of measures to combat […]
TravelComments.com – Malawi: African Wild Dogs return to Liwonde National Park and Majete Wildlife Reserve!
Malawi’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) in cooperation with African Parks and the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) has succesfully reintroduced 14 African Wild Dogs from South Africa and Mozambique to Liwonde National Park and Majete Wildlife Reserve*. A pack of eight animals were released into bomas in… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: SANParks beefs up security to counter the effects of rhino poaching!
South African National Parks (SANParks) and security partners in the Greater Kruger Region are jointly implementing a range of interventions as part of an integrated wildlife management approach to counter the effects of wildlife crime in Kruger National Park; in particular rhino poaching. According to SANParks, Kruger National Park has implemented a range of integrated […]
#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
#Zambia Tourism News Updates from #KafuntaSafaris
Welcome to our Newsletter Hello all! Better late than never, isn’t it?! Finally some news from Kafunta Safaris! Don’t worry, you’re still on our mailing list and this is our first newsletter of the season, even if we are halfway through the year already. Thank you for being patient readers, here is the latest news. […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Emirates again extends the route suspension!
According to Emirates’ travel update, the airline has further extended its South Africa route suspension. In line with government directives that restrict the entry of travellers originating from South Africa into the United Arab Emirates (UAE), flights to South Africa now remain suspended until… [READ MORE]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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Achola Rosario explores the ‘Urban Eatery’ this week
THE TASTE OF A GOOD BURGER GETS ACHOLA ROSARIO VENTURE INTO WESTLANDS By Achola Rosario, Contributing Editor at www.ATCNews.org (Posted 29th July 2021) Delta Complex on Waiyaki way in Westlands Nairobi has always smacked of corporate glamour for me. Maybe because of its soaring glass and white concrete towers that house Jaguar, Oracle and PwC […]
#IATA confirms continued disappointing passenger performance
June Air Travel Recovery Continues to Disappoint The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger demand performance for June 2021 showing a very slight improvement in both international and domestic air travel markets. Demand remains significantly below pre-COVID-19 levels owing to international travel restrictions. As comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted by […]
#IATA confirms strong growth in air cargo demand
Air Cargo Posts Strongest First Half-Year Growth Since 2017 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets for June showing a 9.9% improvement on pre-COVID-19 performance (June 2019). This pushed first half-year air cargo growth to 8%, its strongest first half performance since 2017 (when the industry posted 10.2% year-on-year […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: FlySafair to launch flights between Cape Town Bloemfontein!
South African low-cost airline FlySafair has announced the launch of flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontein. Effective… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Victoria Falls: Zimbabwe re-opens the Victoria Falls border post & Kazungula border post for vaccinated travellers!
The Zimbabwean Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Monica Mutsvangwa, has announced during a post-Cabinet briefing on 27 July 2021 that the Victoria Falls border post (Zimbabwe <> Zambia) and the Kazungula border post (Zimbabwe <> Botswana) have re-opened for fully vaccinated travellers in a move aimed at reviving the tourism sector. The decision […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: CemAir to introduce flights between Johannesburg Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
South African domestic and regional carrier CemAir is set to launch flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ | Port Elizabeth International Airport) in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). Effective… [READ MORE]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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TravelComments.com – Namibia and Russia scrap visa requirements!
According to TASS, largest Russian news agency, the Governments of Namibia and Russia have agreed on the mutual abolishment of visa requirements. The agreement, which was already signed in April 2021, comes into effect from… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: New rhino and elephant poaching figures!
Rhino and elephant poaching continues to significantly decline this year in Namibia. According to the latest figures released by the country’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism,… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Mango temporarily suspends all operations until further notice!
South African low-cost airline Mango, a subsidiary of South Africa’s state-owned flag carrier South African Airways (SAA), has confirmed that the its services and all flights are temporarily suspended from today, 27 July 2021 until further notice due to… [READ MORE]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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Brussels Airport’s latest news updates
Leave for your trip well-prepared At a loss trying to find out which documents you need to leave on holiday? We will get you back on track! To help you prepare for your trip, Brussels Airport published a handy, interactive travel map. Move your cursor over the map and discover which rules apply in which […]
#IATA add environmental sustainability to its curriculum
IATA Adds Environmental Sustainability to its Training Curriculum The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched an environmental sustainability training program together with the University of Geneva (UNIGE). While sustainability has played an important role in the industry for many years, it is a key priority as the sector rebuilds from the effects of the […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Mango to be placed into business rescue!
South African low-cost airline Mango, a subsidiary of South Africa’s state-owned flag carrier South African Airways (SAA), has confirmed that it will be placed into business rescue. The decision was taken by the airline’s board and the Government of South Africa, while consultation with labour groups is currently underway. However, according to the Mango’s acting […]
Corporate Council on Africa prepares to host Heads of State and Business Leaders
13TH US – AFRICA BUSINESS SUMMIT READY TO TAKE OFF (Posted 26th July 2021) Preparations for the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) (www.CorporateCouncilonAfrica.com) 13th U.S.-Africa Business Summit?being held virtually on July 27 – 29, 2021 are well under way. The Summit is CCA’s flagship conference that is considered essential for those doing business on the […]
Mount Kenya ‘Mountaindispatches’ News Updates
MOUNTAIN DISPATCHES The past three months have been full to the brim with mountain, ranger and team activities! Read the story of Martin’s encounter with a poached elephant. See how the team’s are taking part in First Aid Refresher training and fire awareness. Susie Weeks and Edwin Kinyanjui have been regazetted as KWS Honorary Wardens, […]
#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 – Covid-19: South Africa moves back to Adjusted Alert Level 3! update
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa announced in an address to the nation on 25 July 2021 that based on the recommendations of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Covid-19, and inputs from the President’s Coordinating Council, the Cabinet has decided to move South Africa from Adjusted Alert Level 4 to Adjusted Alert Level 3. This means […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 25th of July 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda on a daily basis Global overview: 194.583.379 Cases and 4.171.694 Deaths as of 25th of July 2021 176.614.993 cases […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 24th of July 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda on a daily basis Global overview: 194.232.364 Cases and 4.163.807 Deaths as of 24th of July 2021 176.292.212 cases […]
#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 […]
#IATA takes issue with EC slot decision
European Commission Slots Decision Out of Touch with Reality, Damages Sustainability and Industry Recovery The International Air Transport Association (IATA) branded the European Commission’s (EC) decision to set the winter slot use threshold at 50% as “out of touch with reality,” and argued that the EC had ignored the advice and evidence presented by EU […]
