TravelComments.com – The Lufthansa Group is adjusting its flight schedule to South Africa!
The Lufthansa Group has announced that Lufthansa, Swiss and Austrian Airlines are adjusting their flight program to South Africa in response the the reduced demand. The airline group continues to connect OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town with its hubs in Europe by offering a […]
Qatar Airways named as the world’s first 5 star airline complying with COVID19 regulations
PANDEMIC REGULATION COMPLIANCE AT THE CENTRE OF QATAR AIRWAYS’ OPERATIONS (Posted 19th January 2021) The industry’s most prestigious safety benchmark follows a rigorous audit of Qatar Airways’ COVID-19 hygiene and safety standards Hamad International Airport was the first airport in the Middle East and Asia to be awarded a Skytrax 5-Star COVID-19 Airport Safety Rating […]
Precision Air renews AOC
27 YEARS OF CONTINUED AIR OPERATIONS IN TANZANIA (Posted 19th January 2021) Tanzania’s Precision Air has been granted their Aircraft Operation Certificate (AOC) renewal after undergoing an AOC inspection and audit in December 2020 by inspectors from Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority. Commenting on the achievement Precision Air’s Managing Director and CEO Mr. Patrick Mwanri, said […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 18th of January 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 95.670.944 Cases and 2.043.484 Deaths as of today 18th of January 2021 68.337.499 cases have […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: KLM reduces flights between Amsterdam and South Africa!
The flag carrier airline of the Netherlands, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has announced that it had to modify its flight schedules between the Netherlands and South Africa after the Dutch government restricted travel from South Africa. Effective today (18 January 2021), the airline operates four flights per week from Schiphol Airport (AMS) in Amsterdam to… […]
TravelComments.com – Emirates to inrease flights to Zambia and Zimbabwe!
The largest airline of the United Arab Emirates and the flag carrier of the Emirate of Dubai, Emirates, has announced that it will increase its flights between Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka and Robert Gabriel Mubabe International Airport (HRE) in Harare to four times a week from… […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: The Roads Authority has released an update on the conditions of roads countrywide!
Namibia’s Road Authority (RA), whose core business is to construct and maintain the country’s road sector, has released an update on the status/condition of roads in Namibia that were damaged during the recent good rainfall (as of 16 January 2021): Kharas Region: Main Road (MR) 27 or tourist Route C16: From Keetmanshoop to Aroab 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
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 17th of January 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 95.137.672 Cases and 2.034.893 Deaths as of today 17th of January 2021 67.938.678 cases have […]
Achola Rosario goes out in search of food … not because her fridge is empty but strictly in a professional capacity of course
THE ASIAN GARDEN IN GIGIRI CAPTURES ACHOLA ROSARIO’S ATTENTION (Posted 17th January 2021) Black food has become all the rage in Nairobi restaurants, but Asian Garden has taken this new craze to new heights with the Fusion Sushi Roll and their Black Sesame and Green Tea ice-cream. This, as well as the statement décor, sets […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 16th of January 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 94.599.482 Cases and 2.023.697 Deaths as of today 16th of January 2021 67.536.631 cases have […]
Asilia Africa launches novel training programme for young Kenyans
MAJOR GRANT ALLOWS ASILIA AFRICA TO LAUNCH INNOVATIVE TRAINING PROGRAMMES IN KENYA AND TANZANIA (Posted 16th January 2021) Leading East African safari company Asilia Africa has launched a new training programme in East Africa to help upskill young Kenyans and Tanzanians. The programme is funded by a US$100,000 grant from the Danish Investment Fund for […]
Bench Events turn their attention to #Conservation in effort to raise funds
MAJOR CONSERVATION EVENT GETS THE ATTENTION OF THE BENCH EVENTS COMPANIES (Posted 16th January 2021) Bench Events are continuing to evolve how they deliver their events through this pandemic. In 2020 the company delivered multiple virtual events, webinars, podcasts to keep our community together and informed. They now plan to extend this portfolio to include […]
#Airbus shows remarkable resilience during year 1 of the global pandemic
REDUCED AND DEFERRED DELIVERIES AND NEW SALES LEAVE AIRBUS WITH A 7184 AIRCRAFT BACKLOG (Posted 16th January 2021) Airbus 2020 deliveries demonstrate resilience ? 566 commercial aircraft deliveries, 34 percent fewer than in 2019, in line with adaptation plan ? 383 new aircraft orders, 268 net orders, 7,184 aircraft in backlog #Airbus Against the odds […]
#AFRAA News Updates
AFRAA’s COVID-19 crisis & industry initiatives 2020 was an exceptionally tough year in history and the air transport industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. From the start of the pandemic, AFRAA responded rapidly by taking necessary initiatives and actions in close collaboration with key air transport institutions, partners and stakeholders to find […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 15th of January 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 93.843.671 Cases and 2.009.062 Deaths as of today 15th of January 2021 67.026.027 cases have […]
#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 […]
TravelComments.com – Pretoria: Rietvlei Nature Reserve has introduced new operating hours!
The Rietvlei Nature Reserve, situated south east of Pretoria, has announced new operating hours. The Nature Reserve now operates daily between 07:00 and 18:00. Rietvlei Nature Reserve closes for the last visitor to enter at 16:00 to allow all visitors to make their way out of the Nature Reserve by 18:00. Visitors can only access […]
TravelComments.com – Mozambique tightens measures against Covid-19!
The Government of Mozambique has introdced severeal new measures and reactivated several other restrictions to combat the spread of Covid-19 in the country. In an address broadcast to the nation on 13 January 2021, Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi announced that from today (15 January 2021) a number of mitigation measures will come into effect for […]
TravelComments.com – Mozambique: LAM-Mozambique ends flights between Maputo Lisbon!
The flag carrier of Mozambique, LAM – Mozambique Airlines, has announed the suspension of flights between Maputo International Airport (MPM) in Maputo and Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal, with effect from today (15 January 2021). According to the airline, this is… [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
Hi-Fly Marketing launches innovative service for Africa
MATCHING AVIATION TALENT WITH DEMAND BY AIRLINES, MAINTENANCE PROVIDERS AND AVIATION BUSINESSES (Posted 15th January 2021) Hi-Fly Marketing has launched Africa’s first dedicated aviation industry personnel agency, Hi-Fly Talent & Resourcing, to match airlines, aircraft maintenance providers and other aviation businesses across the continent and beyond with qualified and competent African executives and specialist talent. […]
Spotlight Workshop and Travel Expo in Arusha set for 03rd February
INVITATION All Tanzanian Tour Operators and Travel Agents Are Invited To Attend Meet Hotels, Resorts, Safari Lodges and Tourism Organizations from Zanzibar, Tanzania mainland and East Africa to negotiate 2021 rates, get updated on products offered by Hotels, Lodges and Resorts and learn about new developments. Sponsored and Supported by: Buyers Attendance is open to […]
Serena Hotels publish East African Residents Rates for 2021
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Seychelles opens up for visitors with full vaccinations and negative PCR test
SEYCHELLES OPENS UP FOR TOURISTS BUT … (Posted 15th January 2021) REQUIRED FOR UNRESTRICTED ENTRY – BOTH VACCINATION DOSES RECEIVED AND A NEGATIVE PCR COVID19 TEST Recognizing the importance of tourism for the archipelago’s economy has Seychelles, as first country in the world, now fully opened to tourism again, but with certain conditions. As before […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 14th of January 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 93.035.809 Cases and 1.992.576 Deaths as of today 14th of January 2021 66.515.972 cases have […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19 lockdown in Lesotho: Airlink temporarily suspends flights to Maseru!
South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink has announced the suspension of its daily service between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru from today (14 January 2021) until 27 January 2021. This is due to the total lockdown in Lesotho,… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Airlink to temporarily suspend flights to Skukuza Airport in Kruger National Park!
South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink has announced the temporary suspension of flights to and from Skukuza Airport in Kruger National Park. This follows a local outbreak of COVID-19 in the Skukuza area and at other nearby camps. Flights will be suspended until 28 January 2021. Daily flights affected by the suspension of services are:… […]
TravelComments.com – Emirates temporarily suspends flights to South Africa!
The largest airline and flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, Emirates, has announced that it will be temporarily suspending all flights to and from South Africa. According to the airline, the suspension will run from 16 January 2021 to 28 January 2021 due to operational reasons. The last flights to Emirates’ three South African […]
