#EthiopianAirlines bags another major award
DECADE OF AIRLINE EXCELLENCE AWARDS NAMES ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES AS LEADING AFRICAN CARRIER AS AIRLINE COMPLETES COLD CHAIN SET UP FOR GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION OF CORONA VACCINES (Posted 03rd December 2020) Ethiopian Airlines has been recognised by the judges in the Decade of Airline Excellence Awards as Africa’s best-performing airline of the past 10 years. The carrier […]
Fastjet returns to the Victoria Falls – Johannesburg route three times a week
FASTJET RELAUNCHES FLIGHTS FROM JOHANNESBURG TO VICTORIA FALLS (Posted 03rd December 2020) Fastjet Zimbabwe earlier today announced the resumption of flights between Victoria Falls, International Airport and Johannesburg, OR Tambo International Airport from today Thursday, 03rd of December 2020. The flights will operate thrice weekly between the two cities, on a Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, […]
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Air Djibouti suffers landing accident
LUCKY ESCAPE FOR AIR DJIBOUTI PASSENGERS (Posted 02nd December 2020) (Pictures courtesy of issa dhollowaa / @IssaDhollowaa) An Air Djibouti Boeing B737-500 suffered a collapsed right hand gear on landing at the Garowe Airport in Somalia, reporting substantial damage to the aircraft. On board were 39 passengers and 5 crew. Reportedly all of them disembarked […]
Corporate Counil on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Tanzania: Z’bar Targets 2.3tri/ – Investments in Tourism All Africa ZANZIBAR’s tourism industry is gradually recovering, amid prospects of increased investments from 500 million US dollars to over a billion dollar (over 2.3tri/-). Tourism and Heritage Minister Lela Muhamed Mussa, speaking to tourism investors…Read more>> Domestic tourism is currently boosting the industry – SA […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: South African Airways cancels all international routes for the month of January 2021!
South Africa’s flag carrier, South African Airways, has announced that due to the continuing impact of Covid-19 and the ongoing business rescue process all international routes will be cancelled for the month of January 2021. In a statement released by the airline on 01 December 2020 it said that assistance will be provided to all […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 02nd 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: 64.374.880 Cases and 1.490.480 Deaths as of today 02nd of December 2020 44.636.864 cases have […]
Serengeti Balloon Safaris set to return to Ndutu / Ngorongoro Conservation Area
SERENGETI BALLOON TO RELAUNCH FLIGHTS FROM NDUTU IN TIME FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON (Posted 02nd December 2020) Serengeti Balloon Safaris has announced that they will be flying in Ndutu again this season, from 20th of December 2020 to 31st of March 2021. They will be flying in both the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Airlink has launched flights to Maun and Kasane in Botswana!
South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink has launched new services to Maun and Kasane in Botswana on 01 December 2020. The airline operates three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Maun Airport (MUB) in Maun and [read more]
TravelComments.com – Namibia reopens border posts with Botswana!
Namibia’s Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Frans Kapofi, yesterday announced the reopening of three border posts between Namibia and Botswana with immediate effect. The following ports of entry are now open for the purpose of entry into or departure from Namibia, subject to applicable health regulations: [read more]
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#Zambia Tourism News Updates
The Latest from ZambiaTourism.com A QUICK TRAVEL GUIDE: How To Get To Livingstone From Lusaka Is Livingstone, Zambia on your bucket list? The holidays are upon us and if you’re planning to, or simply thinking about, travelling to Livingstone from Lusaka soon, then this travel guide is for you! READ MORE WATCH: Kasanka Bat Season […]
#WTMAfrica2021 – Taking place in April next year in Cape Town
07 – 09 April 2021, Cape Town, South Africa Africa Travel Week continues diversity and inclusion journey Each year the travel and tourism industry opens up the world to a wide range of travellers regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, abilities and sexual orientation. And in recent years, many companies have begun the process of exploring […]
Kilimanjaro Tourism Summit – Taking place this weekend
Just 2 days to the “Face 2 Face” Kilimanjaro Tourism Summit 2020 KILIFAIR presents the latest “Kilimanjaro Tourism Summit 2020” NEWS FREE buyer sign-in NOW! More than 80 exhibitors and 200+ buyers from Tanzania and East Africa are expected for the 1st “Kilimanjaro Tourism Summit”. The new event, organized by KILIFAIR promotion Co. Ltd, will […]
Serena Hotels News Updates
Dear ATCNews Readers, December Newsletter IT IS THE SEASON… 2020 is almost coming to an end and we are fast approaching the festive season. Despite the year being unprecedented, we can all agree we’ve learned to survive. The new normal includes safety first. And as a safety and hygiene measure in compliance with the COVID-19 […]
Serena Hotels announces the reopening of the Serena Beach Resort and Spa
SERENA BEACH SET FOR REOPENING IN TIME FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON (Posted 02nd December 2020) Serena Hotels have confirmed to ATCNews that Serena Beach Resort & Spa is set to reopen on the 15th of December this year. The resort will be open with a new approach to its product, guest experience and service delivery. […]
OneWorld named Best Airline Alliance for the sixth consecutive year
BUSINESS TRAVELER READERS VOTE ONCE AGAIN FOR ONEWORLD AS BEST AIRLINE ALLIANCE (Posted 02nd December 2020) oneworld® has been named Best Airline Alliance in the 32nd annual Best in Business Travel Awards, for the sixth consecutive year. oneworld was chosen as the best alliance by the readers of Business Traveler USA magazine, whose votes determine […]
#BrusselsAirlines extends ticket flexibility until end February 2021
BRUSSELS AIRLINES CONTINUES FLEXIBILITY MEASURES FOR TICKET REBOOKINGS (Posted 02nd December 2020) All Brussels Airlines tickets remain flexible until the end of February Rebooking fee remains suspended for Brussels Airlines and all Lufthansa Group network airlines Since the end of August, all tickets of Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines can be rebooked free […]
#Airlink resumes flight services from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam
AIRLINK CONNECTS SOUTH AFRICA AND TANZANIA THREE TIMES A WEEK (Posted 02nd December 2020) Airlink’s CEO Rodger Foster, on the launch of flights to Tanzania’s commercial capital of Dar es Salaam, said: ‘Airlink is excited looking forward to establishing direct services between the two countries – and flying our brand new colours – on what […]
Training remains the key to get ahead during these turbulent times for aviation
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#IATA says slot use relief vital at this crucial time for the aviation industry
Aviation Industry Agrees Vital Slot Use Relief The Worldwide Airport Slot Board (WASB), comprising Airports Council International (ACI World), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the Worldwide Airport Coordinators Group (WWACG) released a joint recommendation for airport slot use relief for the northern summer 2021 season. The organizations called on regulators worldwide to temporarily […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 01st 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: 63.751.163 Cases and 1.477.339 Deaths as of today 01st of December 2020 44.144.488 cases have […]
#UgandaAirlines sales efforts go into overdrive ahead of first wide body delivery
UGANDA AIRLINES STEPS UP DESTINATION ROLLOUT IN PREPARATION FOR LAUNCH OF LONG HAUL FLIGHTS (Posted 01st December 2020) After announcing the launch of flights from Entebbe to Kinshasa and Johannesburg over the past two weeks has Uganda Airlines now also named Dubai as one of the carrier’s next destinations. The commercial and tourism hub of […]
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COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 30th of November 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: 63.212.447 Cases and 1.467.624 Deaths as of today 30th of November 2020 43.707.563 cases have […]
The Trials and Tribulations of travel in the age of #COVID19 / Part 3
AVOIDING LOCKDOWNS AND STRUGGLING FOR TESTING – GOING HOME MADE DIFFICULT BY DIFFERENT MEASURES IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES (Posted 30th November 2020) Coming to Europe from Uganda posed some logistical challenges but going back home to Uganda turned out to be actually worse. But let me start at the beginning again … When two and a […]
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#IATA says global economic recovery threatened by air connectivity crisis
International Air Connectivity Crisis Threatens Global Economic Recovery The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data revealing that the COVID-19 crisis has had a devastating impact on international connectivity, shaking up the rankings of the world’s most connected cities. London, the world’s number one most connected city in September 2019, has seen a 67% decline […]
Johannesburg next as Uganda Airlines continues expansion
UGANDA AIRLINES EXPANDS NETWORK AHEAD OF LONG HAUL LAUNCH IN EARLY 2021 (Posted 30th November 2020) Following the announcement of Kinshasa as Uganda Airlines’ next destination two weeks ago has the airline now also confirmed that Johannesburg remains in focus for the rollout of the next phase of network expansion. Represented in South Africa by […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines (Posted 29th of November 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: 62.729.975 Cases and 1.460.995 Deaths as of today […]
