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 […]
#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 – Kruger National Park: SANParks to set up security checkpoints in Kruger National Park!
South African National Parks (SANParks) is currently in the process of developing effective management strategies to protect the rhino population and more effectively manage wildlife crime and conservation in Kruger National Park in general. As part of this initiative, SANParks and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF)– Military Police will be setting up various […]
Achola Rosario succeeds in finding ‘Nyama Choma’
ACHOLA ROSARIO VENTURES OUT IN SEARCH OF GRILLED MEAT By Achola Rosario, Contributing Editor at www.ATCNews.org (Posted 28th May 2021) Ask most Kenyans and they will tell you that meat (specifically goat meat) is the Elixir of Life. The gatherer of ‘men’, the soother of frayed egos (both earthly and beyond), and the perfect way […]
Air Seychelles announces return to Johannesburg and launch of Maldives flights
SEYCHELLES EXPECTS BETTER TOURISM FORTUNES AS FLIGHTS FROM SOUTH AFRICA RESUME (Posted 28th May 2021) ? Up to 4 weekly flights to the Seychelles starting 5 June plus weekly flights to Maldives from 12th of June, 2021. ? Simplified entry requirements with no quarantine required, your idyllic beach escape with warm weather awaits. Air Seychelles […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 27th 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: 169.243.990 Cases and 3.515.347 Deaths as of 27th of May 2021 150.920.763 cases have recovered. The […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Zambia has introduced new entry restrictions!
The Government of Zambia has introduced new guidelines for all travellers visiting the country. The new travel restrictions became effective on 24 May 2021. All travelers entering Zambia must now produce evidence of a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-based SARS-CoV-2 negative test conducted within 72 hours prior to departure from the country of origin. All travelers […]
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: A new hop-on-hop-off bus service for Victoria Falls!
The town of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe will soon get a hop-on-hop-off bus service. The Bamba Bus will provide an all day services around Victoria Falls covering key leisure areas from the mighty Victoria Falls themselves, to local shopping areas and curio markets, to restaurants and bars, to lodges in the suburbs. The all day […]
#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 – Eswatini: The Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation is planning to launch regional operations!
The Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation (RENAC) is planning to launch regional scheduled air services to globally connect the Kingdom of Eswatini. RENAC is expecting to operate commercial flights from… [READ MORE]
KiliFair presents …
TANZANIA TOURISM SUMMIT – 17TH AND 18TH OF SEPTEMBER IN ARUSHA / TANZANIA (Posted 27th May 2021) The “Tanzania Tourism Summit” is the 2nd annual tourism summit, organized by KILIFAIR Promotion Ltd., to connect Tanzania Tourism stakeholders and Tourism government authorities in a professional & casual business surrounding. COVID-19 has messed up the entire world […]
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>> CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS BP, Eni […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 26th 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: 168.707.364 Cases and 3.502.942 Deaths as of 26th of May 2021 150.275.504 cases have recovered. The […]
#BrusselsAirlines – On The Move Again
BRUSSELS AIRLINES RESTORES SPECIAL OFFERS AHEAD OF UPPING FLIGHTS TO ENTEBBE TO DAILY (Posted 26th May 2021) Book now and pay later … We truly can’t wait to reconnect! Therefore we are proud to offer you a broader flight offer and more frequencies. Choose from over 60 destinations in Europe, or go for Washington D.C. […]
#Zimbabwe – The World of Wonders
ZIMBABWE TOURISM AUTHORITY STEPPING UP MARKETING EFFORTS AS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL EMERGES FROM THE COLD (Posted 26th May 2021) The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority is returning to the world stage with a renewed effort to market the country and re-establish it as one of Africa’s greatest destinations, for safaris, adventure, history and culture. A new online marketing […]
South African aviation icon Chris Zweigenthal set to retire from AASA
CHRIS ZWEIGENTHAL TO RETIRE AS AASA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Posted 26th May 2021) The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) earlier today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Chris Zweigenthal, will retire from the organisation at the end of August 2021. Mr Zweigenthal joined AASA in February 2002 as Deputy Chief Executive and was appointed […]
#IATA optimistic about renewed taste for travel when borders reopen
Optimism When Borders Reopen The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Tourism Economics released a long-term view for post-COVID-19 passenger demand recovery which demonstrates that people remain eager to travel in the short and long-term. To ensure that aviation can sustainably deliver its social and economic benefits as it meets this long-term demand, it is […]
#IATA suggests digitilization a key element for industry revival
Digitalization Needed for Smooth Restart The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned of potential airport chaos unless governments move quickly to adopt digital processes to manage travel health credentials (COVID-19 testing and vaccine certificates) and other COVID-19 measures. The impacts will be severe: Pre-COVID-19, passengers, on average, spent about 1.5 hours in travel processes for […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Cemair to launch flights between Gqeberha East London & Bloemfontein!
South African regional carrier CemAir is set to launch two new routes from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). Effective 06 July 2021, the airline will introduce flights between Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ | Port Elizabeth International Airport) in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and King Phalo Airport (ELS | East London Airport) in East London…. [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
TravelComments.com – Malawi: Malawi Airlines to resume full network operations!
The flag carrier airline of Malawi, Malawi Airlines, has announced that it will resume full network operations from mid-June 2021. According to the Nyasa Times, a Malawian online newspaper, the airline’s two stakeholders – Ethiopian Airlines (49%) and the Government of Malawi (51%) – agreed to recapitalise the technically insolvent airline. The (undisclosed) bailout allows […]
#Airbus prepares to showcase full scale mockup of an A220
NOTICE TO AVGEEKS – THIS IS A DO NOT MISS OPPORTUNITY (Posted 26th May 2021) Dear ATCNews readers and Avgeeks, You are cordially invited to the World Launch of the first A220 Full Scale Mock-up Unveiling that will take placeon Thursday, May 27th. From 15:00 p.m. CET we will be LIVE from the Airbus Airspace […]
#AFRAA sends strong message about recovery of aviation in #Africa
AFRAA LEADER’S FORUM MESSAGE: INDUSTRY IMPERATIVES FOR A SUSTAINABLE RECOVERY OF THE AIR TRAVEL INDUSTRY IN AFRICA (Posted 26th May 2021) Joint message by AFCAC AFRAA, ACI Africa, CANSO and IATA at the auspices of the 9th AFRAA Aviation Stakeholders’ Convention, 18-19 May 2021 Africa is running a race against time in the battle against […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 25th 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: 168.291.599 Cases and 3.493.087 Deaths as of 25th of May 2021 149.743.997 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
TravelComments.com – Lufthansa temporarily reduces flights between Frankfurt Cape Town!
Due to operational reasons, Lufthansa is temporarily changing its Frankfurt <> Cape Town schedule. According to a media release, the airline has reduced the number of flights between Frankfurt and Cape Town from three weekly flights to… [READ MORE]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 24th 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: 167.653.824 Cases and 3.480.657 Deaths as of 24th of May 2021 148.687.724 cases have recovered. The […]
