#BrusselsAirlines reaches agreement with cabin crew unions about reward package

  (Posted 19th March 2024)   Brussels Airlines is happy to announce an agreement has been reached with the cabin crew unions about their reward package. The deal was signed today by all unions. Details of the deal will be communicated to the cabin crew members in the coming days. The deal stays within the […]

#SAATM returns into focus at #Nairobi meeting

  (Posted 18th March 2024)   The Single African Air Transport Market capacity building workshop for airlines launched earlier today in Nairobi – Kenya at the KCAA’s East African School of Aviation. As the implementation of SAATM gains momentum is #AFRAA, in partnership with #AFCAC, organising the ‘Workshop on the Regulatory Instruments’ of the YD and […]

Africas Great Apes and elephants set to face more extreme climate

  (Posted 18th March 2024)   Many parts of Africa are presently suffering of extreme heat waves, with February 2024 setting new temperature records across the continent. In South Sudan, a country with a population of over 11 million people, has the situation become to dire, that the government has closed all schools after temperatures […]

Tourism 4 Development – Who are they …

  (Posted 18th March 2024)       RCDNET is a non Governmental, nonprofit Organization founded in 2010. Aiming at empowering the Youth, Young girls and the Women in under developed communities. It was founded to establish Innovative Interventions contributing to the alleviation of challenges created by: Constant Wars and HIV/AIDs scourge in the Region. […]

#BrusselsAirlines offers special deals for passengers out of #Nairobi

  (Posted 16th March 2024)   FREE CHAUFFER DRIVE from Brussels Airport to your door with Brussels Airlines : Attention all travelers booking flights from Nairobi to Europe     In just 79 days, Brussels Airlines will be launching direct flights to Nairobi / Kenya, opening up a world of opportunities for Kenyan travelers. And […]

#UgandaAirlines promotes travel in Premium Economy with value added benefits

  (Posted 16th March 2024)   Uganda Airlines is pulling out the stops to have passengers take up travel in Premium Economy, from Entebbe to Dubai, Mumbai and Lagos and back to Entebbe, or else connecting in Entebbe to a final destination served by the Airbus A330-800Neo.     Besides offering passengers taking up this […]

Fly Net Zero Update January-February 2024

  (Posted 16th March 2024)       Welcome to this new edition of the IATA Fly Net Zero update, sharing a short overview of the latest industry developments in January and February on the road to #FlyNetZero carbon emissions by 2050. If you have comments or wish to share some news, please contact Nicolas Jammes. […]

#QatarAirways to launch First Class and showcase a new business class at #Farnborough2024

  (Posted 16th March 2024)   A new era of innovative growth including exciting product reveals are in the pipeline In a major development, the GCEO said a new First Class cabin will be introduced by Qatar Airways His strategy for Qatar’s national carrier includes pioneering innovation in digital technologies, products, fleet growth and employee […]

TravelComments.com – South Africa: Government scraps sale of South African Airways (SAA)!

  (Posted 16th March 2024)     The South African Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has announced the termination of negotiations by mutual consent for the transaction to sell a controlling stake in South African Airways (SAA) to the Takatso Consortium. Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan explained during a media briefing on 13 March 2024 in Cape Town that while three years ago, […]

IATA Announces Winner of 2024 FACE-UP Competition

  (Posted 15th March 2024)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Erik Goldenstein was the recipient of the IATA FACE-UP award for 2024. FACE-UP is a competition for recent university graduates who have developed innovation and transformation solutions in air transport logistics. Goldenstein was voted as the winner for his role in creating the […]

#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News

  (Posted 15th March 2024)   ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news

Tourism Invest Africa gives update on venue

  (Posted 15th March 2024)     Join us on July 03 – 05, 2024 at the Lagos Oriental Hotel for a 3-day filled with valuable insights and networking opportunities. This workshop is designed for businesses in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries looking to attract investment. Learn from industry experts, connect with potential investors, […]

#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News

  (Posted 14th March 2024)   ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news

TravelComments.com – South Africa: South African Airlines (SAA) adjusts its Johannesburg Perth schedule! South Africa: South African Airlines (SAA) adjusts its Johannesburg Perth schedule!

  (Posted 14th March 2024)     The flag carrier airline of South Africa, South African Airways (SAA), has announced that it has undertaken a schedule review of its upcoming service to Perth in Western Australia to identify areas for enhancement. SAA customerstravelling from Perth can expect more convenient departure and arrival times, allowing for easier domestic and regional connections and reduced travel […]

IATA and Smart Freight Centre Join Forces on CO2 Emission Calculations

  (Posted 14th March 2024)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Smart Freight Centre (SFC) announced a partnership to provide consistent and transparent CO2 emissions calculations for air cargo shipments. This is an important step for the global air transport sector to advance its decarbonization efforts. The two organizations will focus efforts […]

#AviaDevAfrica2024 – Take a look at the airline leaders you can meet

  (Posted 14th March 2024)       Take a look at the airline leaders you can meet at AviaDev 2024 We are pleased to share with you that 32 airlines have already registered to attend AviaDev Africa, the premier platform dedicated to growing connectivity to, from, and within the African continent. Group CEO, Advantage […]

Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus Launch New Codeshare Partnership

  (Posted 14th March 2024)     Starting immediatly, the codeshare gives customers greater access to more destinations across the UK and Ireland The move further strengthens Qatar Airways’ ongoing partnership expansion with Aer Lingus’ parent company International Airlines Group (IAG)   Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus (EI) are launching a new codeshare partnership beginning 13th […]

Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news

  (Posted 14th March 2024)   CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian Airlines to add Maun to its route network Time Aerospace Maun will be Ethiopian’s second destination in Botswana after Gaborone, which has been served since 2016.Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said: “We are delighted to include Maun, the tourism capital of Botswana, […]

GVI Expeditions – Pre-WTM Africa Fam trip

  (Posted 14th March 2024)     Courtesy of Corne Schalkwyk     Experience Nature Like   Never Before From remote jungles, islands, and oceans to savannahs    and mountain ranges. EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO explore further & experience deeper – The GVI difference! MARINE & WILDLIFE – Immersive experiences, led by conservation experts.   With more than 25 […]

Hong Kong Cargo Handlers Achieve IEnvA Certification

  (Posted 13th March 2024)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the full certification of Cathay Cargo Terminal and Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (HACTL) through the IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) at the World Cargo Symposium, held in Hong Kong (SAR), China. Cathay Cargo Terminal and HACTL are the first cargo handlers from North […]

Sustainability, Digitalization and Safety in Air Cargo

  (Posted 13th March 2024)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reviewed progress in digitalization, safety and sustainability at the opening of the IATA World Cargo Symposium with the aim of accelerating progress on these critical priorities. “Air cargo volumes are now firmly back to pre-pandemic levels. The challenge now is to ensure that air cargo […]

#SerenaHotels publish Train & Air Packages 2024

  (Posted 13th March 2024)   Please find Serena Hotels’ curated train and air packages tailored for discerning travelers in search of captivating safari adventures across renowned destinations such as Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Masai Mara National Reserve, Tsavo West, and Amboseli National Parks. Within the inviting embrace of their Camps and Safari Lodges, guests can […]

Lufthansa Cargo Extends IATA CargoIS Agreement

  (Posted 13th March 2024)     The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Lufthansa Cargo has renewed and expanded the scope of its agreement to utilize CargoIS for its air cargo data needs, extending a partnership that has spanned over a decade. “We are pleased to announce the extension of our partnership with IATA through […]