Expanded code share agreement with LATAM gives Qatar Airways passengers 45 additional destinations
QATAR AIRWAYS EXPANDS SOUTH AMERICA CONNECTIVITY (Posted 04th January 2021) Qatar Airways has signed an expanded codeshare agreement with LATAM Airlines Brasil that will see its code placed on 45 additional LATAM Airlines Brasil flights enhancing connectivity across Brazil to and from destinations such as Curitiba, Manaus, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Luiz & […]
#ATTA Board appoints Kate Kenward as Director
KATE KENWARD APPOINTED TO THE ATTA BOARD (Posted 04th January 2021) ATTA® is pleased to announce the appointment of Kate Kenward as a director on their Management Board effective today. With almost 30 years’ experience in the travel industry, Kate is well known for her work in destination marketing, PR and promotions for Tourism Australia […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (December 2020 to April 2021)!
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period December 2020 to April 2021. According to the SAWS multi-model rainfall forecast for mid-summer (December 2020 to February 2021) and late-summer (January to March 2021) there are increased chances of above-normal rainfall in the summer rainfall areas of South Africa […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Zimbabwe has moved back to level 4 national lockdown!
Zimbabwe has moved from level two national lockdown to level four for 30 days on 02 January 2021 in an effort to curb a surge in coronavirus infections in the country. The amendment was gazetted by Zimbabwe’s Minister of Health and Child Care Vice President Constantino Chiwenga as Statutory Instrument 10 of 2021, Public Health […]
#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
Siemens Gamesa signs first wind power deal for Ethiopia
ETHIOPIA TO GET 100MW WINDFARM (Posted 04th January 2021) The 100 MW wind farm will help power over 400,000 Ethiopian households The company will deliver 29 SG 3.4-132 wind turbines to state-owned utility Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) for the Assela project; the 100 MW wind farm will help power over 400,000 Ethiopian households; the wind […]
First COVID19 death in Seychelles reported
SEYCHELLES TOURISM ARRIVALS DROP BY 70 PERCENT OVER COVID19 IMPACT (Posted 04th January 2021) Seychelles number one economic sector, Tourism, took a 70 percent hit in arrival numbers in 2020, a result of the global impact of the Corona pandemic and the various lockdowns and entry restrictions into the islands. Wrote the National Bureau of […]
#Airbus delivers A350 number 53 to Qatar Airways
AIRBUS A350XWB DELIVERY MAKES QATAR AIRWAYS THE WORLD’S LARGEST OPERATOR OF THIS AIRCRAFT TYPE (Posted 04th January 2021) With this delivery, the airline will operate 34 A350-900 and 19 A350-1000 with an average age of 2.7 years Airline’s strategic investment in twin-engine, fuel-efficient aircraft has enabled it to continue flying throughout the crisis and made […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 03rd 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: 85.071.966 Cases and 1.845.481 Deaths as of today 03rd of January 2021 60.213.107 cases have […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 02nd 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 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 84.472.703 Cases and 1.837.442 Deaths […]
Air Tanzania to begin flights to Geita
AIR TANZANIA EXTENDS NETWORK WITH FLIGHTS TO GEITA (Posted 02nd January 2021) Effective 09th of January will Air Tanzania launch a twice a week service to the Western Tanzanian town of Geita. Flights will initially operate every Saturday and Monday although the airline already suggested that a third weekly frequency could be added in the […]
Ethiopian Airlines takes the lead in Africa …
HISTORICAL ITEMS AND CRAFTS NOW GET SHIPPED UNDER THE NEW AFCFTA AGREEMENTS (Posted 02nd January 2021) Ethiopian Airlines – DHL and the African Electronic Trade Group partner to transport historical parcels in the African Continental Free Trade Area The new partnership is meant to launch the start of trading of the African Continental Free Trade […]
Qatar Airways boost freighter fleet with three new B777F’s
QATAR AIRWAYS FREIGHTER FLEET GROWS TO 30 READY TO HELP GLOBAL VACCINE DISTRIBUTION (Posted 02nd January 2021) The arrival of the new freighters will significantly boost the carrier’s cargo capacity With a fleet of 30 freighters, the world’s leading cargo carrier will support the logistics around the COVID-19 vaccine Qatar Airways yesterday took delivery of […]
The F.O.M.O. Travel Show returns to #Watamu
ACHOLA ROSARIO’S NEW YEAR SPECIAL – A VISIT TO THE VISIWA BEACH RESORTBy Achola Rosario, Contributing Editor of ATCNews (Posted 02nd January 2021) Elemental is a word used to describe forces of nature that are usually deceptively simple in their camouflage. They move about the globe in a manner that is both unobtrusive but commanding […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 01st 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: 83.946.139 Cases and 1.828.407 Deaths as of today 01st of January 2021 59.446.446.449 cases have […]
Qatar Airways brings forward Seattle flights
AIRLINE NOW PLANS TO LAUNCH IN JANUARY INSTEAD OF MARCH (Posted 01st January 2021) The airline’s four weekly services to Washington State’s largest city will launch almost two months ahead of schedule Passengers travelling to or from Seattle can connect via the Best Airport in the Middle East with over 75 destinations in Africa, Asia, […]
Good Riddance 2020 – The worst year of my life
FOR LONG I THOUGHT 2020 WAS A VERY BAD YEAR BUT NOT UNTIL THE LAST DAY DID I KNOW JUST HOW BAD IT WAS TO END Looking back as well as looking ahead … (Posted 01st January 2021) As we celebrated New Year’s Eve 2019 and eagerly awaited 2020, little did we know what tsunami […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 31st of December 2020) #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: 83.247.114 Cases and 1.815.893 Deaths as of today 31st of December 2020 59.039.492 cases have […]
#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 30th of December 2020) #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: 82.478.750 Cases and 1.800.151 Deaths as of today 30th of December 2020 58.504.986 cases have […]
#Zambia Tourism News – courtesy of Gill Staden
ENJOY THE YEAR END EDITION OF THE LIVINGSTONE NEWSLETTER (Posted 30th December 2020) At the end of the year I want to once again acknowledge the courtesy of Gill Staden who permits ATCNews to re-broadcast her newsletter with updates on tourism and conservation from Zambia, Zimbabwe and beyond. Thank you Gill and keep up your […]
TravelComments.com – South African National Parks (SANParks): National Parks remain open as per strict level three regulations!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that its National Parks in South Africa will remain open as per the strict amended level three regulations laid out by the South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa in his address on 28 December 2020. In line with the amended regulations all day visitors and overnight guests are still […]
#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
#EthiopianAirlines CEO’s message at the end of a most challenging year
TEWOLDE GEBREMARIAM SHARES HIS THOUGHTS WITH THE AVIATION WORLD AND THE AIRLINE’S CUSTOMERS (Posted 30th December 2020) Dear Customers, It gives us great joy to address you during this holiday season and thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you. It is a real pleasure to have your preference which is our main […]
Qatar Airways reflects on an extraordinary year for aviation
OMAN AIR AND QATAR AIRWAYS REVEAL EXPANDED CODE SHARE DEAL (Posted 30th December 2020) Qatar Airways was the only global airline flying consistently throughout 2020 and played a vital role in the world’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic The airline closes one of the most challenging years in the history of aviation with an optimistic […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 29th of December 2020) #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: 81.827.334 Cases and 1.784.711 Deaths as of today 29th of December 2020 57.950.217 cases have […]
South Africa’s Airlink also adjusts morning and evening departures
AIRLINK ADJUSTS EARLY MORNING AND LATE EVENING FLIGHT SCHEDULE TO COMPLY WITH SOUTH AFRICA’S NEW CURFEW (Posted 29th December 2020) · Changes to enable customers to be curfew-compliant with minimal disruption to travel plans Airlink, the South African-based domestic and regional airline, is adjusting its schedule of early morning and evening departures so that customers […]
#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 an “adjusted” level 3 lockdown!
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed the nation on 28 December 2020 and has confirmed that South Africa returns to an adjusted level 3 lockdown. According to the President, this step has been taken by the Cabinet of South Africa on the recommendation of the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCC), and after consultation with […]
#Burundi wants to join the national airline bandwagon too, but …
WHAT MAKES THE BURUNDI GOVERNMENT THINK THAT AN AIRLINE REVIVAL WILL WORK THIS TIME? (Posted 29th December 2020) Is it envy or is it simply a complete lack of a reality check one wonders when hearing that the Burundi government – broke as they are – is setting eyes on the revival of a national […]
