Welcome to #AviaDevAfrica2021
AVIADEV AFRICA 2021 IS NOW JUST DAYS AWAY (Posted 03rd June 2021) Dear ATCNews Readers, I hope you have been keeping well. I am delighted to share with you that we have over 800 participants attending AviaDev next week – 09th to 11th of June 2020, joining us from over 75 international countries. AviaDev is […]
#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
#MagicalKenya – News Updates
Kenya to host World Rally Championship It is all syste ms go on the preparation of the upcoming World Rally Championship (WRC), coming back to Kenya after about 19 years break. The event slated for 24th – 27th June 2021 will be held at the Hell’s Gate National Park in Naivasha and will to attract […]
Coastal Aviation announces change in leadership
COASTAL AVIATION BIDS GOOD BYE TO SHAFIUL SYED AND WELCOMES MAYNARD MKUMBWA AS NEW CEO (Posted 03rd June 2021) Dear Friends, Colleagues & Partners, I hope this finds you well and surviving through these times. Crazy to even consider that we have lived more than a year through this era … and thankfully, still here […]
Air Seychelles responds to South Africa’s latest #COVID19 developments
SEYCHELLES GOVERNMENT DECISION TO REIMPOSE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS ON SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISTS IMPACTS ON AIRLINE (Posted 03rd June 2021) Following guidelines received from the Seychelles Ministry of Health and as per the Seychelles Travel Advisory issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism on 01st of June 2021, the reintroduction of restrictions have been imposed […]
#IATA – From Data to Travel Freedom
From Data to Travel Freedom The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to make data-driven decisions to manage the risks of COVID-19 when reopening borders to international travel. Strategies without quarantine measures can enable international travel to restart with a low risk of introduction of COVID-19 to the travel destination. “Data can and should […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS U.S.-Africa Business Summit 2021 – July 27 – 29 AllAfrica Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will hold this year’s 13th U.S.-Africa Business Summit virtually to build sustainable partnerships and opportunities between key government and private sector decision-makers across America and the African continent…Read more>> TOURISM Mauritius prepares to reopen borders, but […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 02nd of June 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 16.00 hrs GMT / 19.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 172.139.358 Cases and 3.695.102 Deaths as of 02nd of June 2021 154.744.578 cases have recovered. The […]
#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
Achola Rosario searches for promises kept …
IS THAT NEW BISTRO IN RUAKA MAKING THE CUT FOR ACHOLA ROSARIO? READ ON TO FIND OUT … By Achola Rosario, Contributing Editor at www.ATCNews.org (Posted 02nd June 2021) (Picture credit to Danson Kariuki, aka GURU) A brand-new place has come up in Ruaka square promising all kinds of relief from boredom and COVID imposed […]
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: Air Zimbabwe resumes domestic flights!
Zimbabwe’s flag carrier, Air Zimbabwe, has announced the resumption of domestic flights. Effective today (02 June 2021), the airline initially resumes its four weekly service on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) in Harare > Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo >… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Mozambique is gradually easing restrictive measures!
Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi announced in a televised address to the nation on 26 May 2021 the gradual easing of the restrictive measures imposed to combat Covid-19 in the country. Beaches as well as public swimming pools have been reopened; the curfew times, which is in force on all cities in Mozambique, is now between […]
Namibia’s changed entry requirements
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR TRAVELLERS TO THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA (Posted 02nd June 2021) Airlink, the independent Southern African regional airline, advises travellers to Namibia that new restrictions have been introduced, which may affect their travel plans. With effect from 01st of June 2021, all travellers entering Namibia must produce a negative SARS COVID-19 PCR test […]
Cabo Verde Airlines set to resume flights
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT MAKES A RETURN TO THE SKIES POSSIBLE (Posted 01st June 2021) New reservation system is available since May 31 The resumption will be gradual with two aircrafts Cabo Verde Airlines, the Cape Verdean national airline, will officially resume flights from June 18th. Reservations will be available online starting today in a new passenger […]
‘Africa must stand strong’ says Alain St. Ange
FORMER SEYCHELLES MINISTER FOR TOURISM, CIVIL AVIATION, PORTS AND MARINE URGES AFRICAN COUNTRIES TO STAND STRONG TOGETHER (Posted 01st June 2021) The official blog of TravelComments.com – travelling Southern Africa’s announcement that because of Covid – 19, South Africa will return to stricter lockdown measures followed the appearance of the South African President, H.E. Cyril […]
India Global Business Forum bestows honorary membership to Alain St. Ange
ALAIN ST. ANGE BECOMES AN HONORARY MEMBER OF THE INDIA BUSINESS FORUM (Posted 01st June 2021) Dr. Jitendra Joshi of the Global India Business Forum presented to Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine with the Honorary membership of Global India Business Forum. Alain St.Ange who is also the […]
#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 returns to stricter lockdown!
In an effort to counter the increase in the number of Covid-19 infections in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the country will be placed on Adjusted Alert Level 2 with effect from today (31 May 2021). The President announced in a national address on 30 May 2021, that the Ministerial Advisory Committee […]
#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 – Zambia: Proflight Zambia postpones the launch of its direct service between Livingstone Johannesburg!
Zambian regional carrier Proflight Zambia has announced that it will postpone its new service between Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) in Livingstone and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg until further notice. The new service was scheduled to commence on 01 June 2021. According to the airline, this is due to… [READ MORE]
Alain St. Ange discusses tourism with Indonesian officials
POST COVID19 TOURISM REVIVAL AND COOPERATION WITH AFRICA HIGH ON THE MEETING AGENDA (Posted 30th May 2021) Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports & Marine Minister, who is in Indonesia on a working mission for FORSEAA met with Indonesian tourism officials on Saturday at the Raffles Jakarta to discuss preparedness for the […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 29th of May 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 16.00 hrs GMT / 19.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 170.250.685 Cases and 3.540.290 Deaths as of 29th of May 2021 152.139.497 cases have recovered. The […]
#AFRAA announces June edition of their ‘Sky Connect Dialogues’
TUNE IN ON 02ND OF JUNE INTO ANOTHER AFRAA ‘SKY CONNECT DIALOGUE‘ (Posted 29th May 2021) Mark the Date: 02nd June, 2021 Session Time: 14:00h EAT (UTC +3) Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3oXBDEq The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) is hosting the AFRAA SkyConnect Dialogues – a monthly top executive leadership series on developments within the aviation space […]
Uganda Airlines ready to launch Johannesburg flights
ENTEBBE – JOHANNESBURG DIRECT FLIGHTS 4 TIMES A WEEK (Posted 29th May 2021) Uganda Airlines will next Monday, 31st of May, launch their long expected flights between Entebbe and Johannesburg. The route will initially be served four times a week with flights leaving Entebbe every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The return flights from Johannesburg […]
Qatar Airways ups US Destinations and adds more frequencies
QATAR AIRWAYS INCREASES ITS US GATEWAYS TO 12 WITH 85 WEEKLY FLIGHTS FROM DOHA (Posted 29th May 2021) Qatar Airways’ resumption of four-weekly Atlanta flights on 01st of June marks the full return of the airline’s pre-pandemic U.S. network increasing its gateways to 12, two more than it operated before COVID-19. The airline will also […]
Kasese Tourism Investors Forum set for 04th of June
DIARY OF A MUZUNGU’S CHARLOTTE BEAUVOISIN ON THE PANEL OF KASESE’S TOURISM FORUM (Posted 29th May 2021) For two decades Kasese Tourism has experienced both domestic and International Visits that have been increasing as a result of both International and domestic tourists experiencing dynamic growth and continued expansion across border travel for adventure, recreational, leisure […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 28th of May 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 16.00 hrs GMT / 19.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 169.867.839 Cases and 3.529.934 Deaths as of 28th of May 2021 151.669.758 cases have recovered. The […]
#BrusselsAirport’s important updates for travelers to, from or via Brussels
We would like to give you a few tips for a smooth start of your journey Arrive at the airport well on time: 2 hours before departure for flights within the European Union and 3 hours for flights outside Europe. Dropping off someone? Use our 10 minutes free Drop Off zone Picking up someone? Arrange […]
#AviaDevAfrica2021 Ante Portas
TWO WEEKS AND COUNTING TO THE LAUNCH OF AVIADEVAFRICA2021 (Posted 28th May 2021) Dear Colleagues, We are just 2 weeks away from AviaDev Africa 2021. Unfortunately, we cannot be in the Treasure Island of Madagascar as planned, but we are going to do our best to bring Madagascar to you through our immersive event experience. […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Tests will no longer be accepted for entry into Namibia!
Namibia’s Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, announced on the occasion of the 28th Covid-19 briefing on the national response measures on 28 May 2021 that the mitigation measures to combat Covid-19 in Namibia remain in force. According to the Minister, the new amended public health measures will come into effect at […]
