TravelComments.com – Malawi reopens Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe for international flights!
The Government of Malawi will reopen Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe for passenger planes and will allow foreign airlines to operate in the country again from 01 September 2020. The airport was closed since March 2020 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. According to the official Facebook page of the Malawi High Commission to […]
TravelComments.com – Zambia: Emirates resumes flights between Dubai Lusaka!
The flag carrier airline of the United Arab Emirates, Emirates, is set to resume operations between Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka. Effective 04 September 2020, the airline will operate two weekly return flights on board a Boeing 777-300ER to Zambia’s capital. Emirates will serve Lusaka on […]
#AviaDevEurope reveals speaker list
HIGH POWERED SPEAKER LINE UP FOR AVIADEV’S FIRST VIRTUAL CONFERENCE (Posted 28th August 2020) Take a look who is speaking at AviaDev Europe AviaDev Europe will include a complimentary half day conference to support the aviation industry and provide up-to-date and inspiring insights not just from aviation leaders. AviaDev Europe 2020 speakers include: Martin Gauss […]
#Seychelles @ 250
250TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS SUBDUED DUE TO PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS (Posted 28th August 2020) 2020 was a year that Seychelles Tourism was looking forward to for several reasons. First was a new arrival record anticipated, reaching the 400.000 arrivals figure for the first time ever. Secondly and perhaps more important, has the country been building up to […]
#EthiopianAirlines completes Bole International Airport’s new departure terminal
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES’ NEW HOME NOW COMPLETE AS DEPARTURE TERMINAL OPENS FOR PASSENGERS (Posted 28th August 2020) Ethiopian Airlines, part of the largest aviation group in Africa, today announced that it has successfully completed a new passenger terminal at its hub Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with emphasis on Bio Security and Bio Safety measures. The […]
The Diary of a Muzungu’s latest – From the Edge of Kibale Forest
… WHERE CHARLOTTE FINALLY SEES THOSE ELUSIVE ELEPHANTS – AND CAPTURES AT LEAST THE BACK OF ONE OF THEM … (Posted 28th August 2020) In the tenth of a series, Charlotte Beauvoisin shares some of her #LockdownDiaries from Kibale Forest in Western Uganda. Scroll down to read the first stories. During the last fortnight, we’ve […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 27th of August 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 24.395.371 Cases and 830.830 Deaths as of today, 27th of August 2020 16.925.699 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.40 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
#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
#WTMAfrica getting ready to launch Masterclasses
07 – 09 April 2021, Cape Town, South Africa Africa Travel Week’s Virtual Meetings & Masterclasses We’re launching our virtual Meetings & Masterclasses this September in celebration of Tourism Month to connect African tourism products with buyers from across the world. The virtual Meetings & Masterclasses will run from September to November. During the event, […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
INFRASTRUCTURE Green infrastructure in Africa gets major impetus CCE News Green infrastructure in Africa has received a major boost following a USD150 million credit line agreement signed by Trade and Development Bank (TDB) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD)…Read more>> South Africa’s Infrastructure Fund is here, minus corruption vows National Treasury The Africa Report South […]
The F.O.M.O. Travel Show visits #Kenya’s golfing heaven
ACHOLA ROSARIO CHECKS OUT VIPINGO RIDGE (Posted 26th August 2020) Meandering is the word I would use to describe Vipingo Ridge, undulating, verdant and utterly rich. But not the kind of rich that speaks of ostentatious spending and fondant lamé. No. I speak of the richness of a life well lived in a manner of […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 26th of August 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 24.112.116 Cases and 824.712 Deaths as of today, 26th of August 2020 16.651.064 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.41 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report Special Edition Issue 9 with Zilwa Publications
WELCOME TO THE 9TH SPECIAL EDITION OF THE SAINT ANGE TOURISM REPORT TOGETHER WITH ZILWA PUBLICATION (Posted 19th August 2020) Welcome to this Special Edition of our Saint Ange Tourism Report Change takes faith – real change takes courage. It takes a voter to stand up to do what is right, and not what is […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa reopens four additional domestic airports!
South Africa’s Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula, announced at a media briefing on 25 August 2020 on the new Covid-19 regulations related to the transport sector under alert level two, that in addition to the 14 airports already permitted to operate in South Africa four more airports have been given the green light to resume […]
#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
#BrusselsAirlines now limits exceptions to mandatory mask wearing
PASSENGERS AND CREWS HEALTH AND SAFETY COMES FIRST (Posted 26th August 2020) Flying without mask for medical reason only possible with a medical certificate and negative Covid-19 test Brussels Airlines now restricts the exemption from the obligation to wear a mask on board their flights. Like the other airlines of the Lufthansa Group, the Belgian […]
#AviaDevEurope – Preparations moving full speed ahead
AVIADEV EUROPE PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BOOK THEIR VIRTUAL MEETINGS WITH AIRLINES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS NOW (Posted 16th August 2020) We at Aviadev had a fantastic response to the AviaDev Europe – Going Online, 16th to 17th of September. With over 20 airlines including Ryanair, Wizz Air, FlyDubai, KLM and Binter ready to take one-to-one virtual video […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 25th of August 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 23.876.821 Cases and 818.479 Deaths as of today, 25th of August 2020 16.412.037 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.43 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia to reopen for international tourism from 01 September 2020!
Namibia’s Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, has announced the implementation protocols for the country’s international tourism revival initiative. The initiative, which targets leisure travellers, will come into effect on 01 September 2020. It will be reviewed bi-weekly and amended if neccessary as implementation proceeds. The full implementation protocols are still to be […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: The Cabinet has approved the new conservation fee structure for National Parks and Game Parks!
The Cabinet of Namibia has approved the request by the country’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MET) to introduce a conservation fee payable by visitors to Namibia’s National Parks and Game Parks. The conservation fee is to be charged to all visitors in addition to existing park entry fee. The fee is intended to […]
#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
UN Secretary General warns the loss of tourism jobs could be devastating for developing countries
IS UGANDA LISTENING TO WHAT THE UN SECRETARY GENERAL HAS TO SAY? (Posted 25th August 2020) Given the widespread reopening in the Eastern African region, allowing scheduled passenger flights to operate and permitting tourist and business visitors to return – as long as certain conditionalities are observed by them – is it all the more […]
#Fastjet Zimbabwe extends flexible booking policies as lockdown continues
FASTJET ZIMBABWE EXTENDS FLEXIBILITY FOR BOOKINGS (Posted 25th August 2020) FASTJET ZIMBABWE earlier today reaffirmed its commitment to all customers by extending their Flexible Booking policy into 2021. With the ongoing travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, fastjet has extended their Flexible Booking Change policy until the 15th of March 2021, offering customers the […]
#IATA outlines risks for passengers refusing to wear face masks
Travelers Face Risk of Penalties for Refusing to Wear Face Covering The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is appealing to all travelers to wear face covering during the travel journey for the safety of all passengers and crew during COVID-19. Wearing face coverings is a key recommendation of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) guidance […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 24th of August 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 23.640.436 Cases and 813.485 Deaths as of today, 24th of August 2020 16.133.728 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.44 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
#BrusselsAirport News Updates
Find out where you can fly to! Since the beginning of July, a lot of airlines are ready to take you to your favourite destinations. By now, you can fly to over 120 destinations. Have a look on our website and discover where you can fly to in the coming months. Discover our network Get […]
#MountKenyaTrust News Updates
The Imenti Patrol Team has been awarded emergency relief funding by The Wildlife Ranger Challenge to combat the immediate threat to operations posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The continental-wide collapse of wildlife tourism caused by the pandemic has eliminated an essential funding stream for wildlife protection. This threatens to undo years of rangers’ conservation gains, […]
Air Seychelles set for another repatriation flight to Mumbai and Ahmedabad
AIR SEYCHELLES ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL REPATRIATION FLIGHT TO INDIA (Posted 24th August 2020) Air Seychelles will operate an additional service to Ahmedabad and Mumbai on 02nd of September to provide Indian citizens the opportunity to return to their home country. The flights are currently on sale until Saturday, 29th of August 2020 and are being organised […]
#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
The summer that never was …
2020 – THE MOTHER OF ALL ‘ANNI HORRIBILES‘ (Posted 24th August 2020) At age 70+ I can look back at many of those and recall a good number of them which I called ‘best to forget and move forward‘ to hopefully better ones. In some cases it worked out, but 2020 will forever remain that […]
