Exploring #Uganda one last time before the #COVID19 onslaught
THE OBSERVATORY – ONE OF UGANDA’S HIDDEN TREASURES (Posted 08th April 2020) The last trip abroad I had planned before #COVID19 reached the East African shores in earnest, was another visit to #MagicalKenya.I was due to finally stay at the DusitD2 on invitation of their management, wanted to check out the Azure Hotel in Westlands […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 16th April 2020) Brought to you by ATCNews.org every day at 15.00 hrs GMT or 18.00 hrs EAT #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak has reached 210 countries with 2.109.709 Cases and 1137.066 Deaths as of today. […]
UN Economic Commission for Africa paints a dark picture over #COVID19
SUGGESTED LOSS OF LIVES REACHES HORRIFIC PROPORTIONS (Posted 16th April 2020) Coronavirus – Africa: Without adequate protection, estimates show that over 300,000 Africans could lose their lives due to COVID-19 – Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) report The Report notes that Africa’s small and medium enterprises risk complete closure if there is no immediate support […]
TravelComments.com – Air Namibia extends the current flight suspension period!
According to German website Touristik Aktuell, which quotes a media statement by Air Namibia, the flag carrier of Namibia will resume its only intercontinental service between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt, Germany, from 18 May 2020. All regional (and domestic?) operations will remain suspended until 05 May […]
#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 announces a key personnel change
WELCOME JAN SMETS WHO TAKES OVER FROM ETIENNE DAVIGNON AS CO-CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS AIRLINE REVEALS NOW BOARD COMPOSITION (Posted 16th April 2020) While Etienne Davignon remains on the Board of Directors in his new capacity as Minister of State for the Belgian government, has Jan Smet, a former Governor of Belgium’s […]
#COVID19 – an insight of the situation in one of South Africa’s premier tourism destinations
PRESS RELEASE Coronavirus – South Africa: Western Cape confirms 676 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 infections There are currently 37 COVID-19 positive people being treated in hospitals in the province, with 18 of these in intensive care CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 16, 2020/ — As of 00h01 on 15 April, the Western Cape has recorded […]
Standard Chartered and Qatar Airways conclude aircraft financing deal
850 MILLION US DOLLARS FINANCING AGREEMENT SIGNED (Posted 16th April 2020) Despite the presently uncertain future for the aviation industry amid the global #COVID19 pandemic, is Qatar Airways pushing ahead with its plans to grow. Qatar Airways and Standard Chartered have successfully signed a US$ 850 million financing in respect of seven Boeing B787-9 aircraft. […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS Special Message from the President and CEO of CCA Corporate Council on Africa Dear CCA Members and Friends, I hope that this message finds you, your family, and colleagues healthy and safe. Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) understands that with more than 1.5 million people infected globally…Read More>> INFRASTRUCTURE IMF Announces […]
#BrusselsAirlines further relaxes rebooking rules
In these challenging times, going the extra smile is more important to us than ever. Our flights are currently suspended until 14 May, but we are here to assist you with any questions you might have regarding your travel! There’s no place like home. As Belgium’s home carrier, our current mission is to bring home […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 15th April 2020) Brought to you by ATCNews.org every day at 15.00 hrs GMT or 18.00 hrs EAT #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak has reached 210 countries with 2.025.979 Cases and 129.077 Deaths as of today. […]
#IATA offers free training courses to as many as 5000 aviation workers
IATA Salutes Aviation Workers with Free Training FIRST COME FIRST SERVED The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is offering free access to online training courses for up to 5,000 aviation workers as part of its efforts to help the industry through the COVID-19 crisis. Current employees—or those who wish to become a part of the […]
#IATA and #ICS demand better facilitation for crew changes
IATA and ICS: Governments Must Facilitate Ship Crew Changes The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) are jointly calling on governments to take urgent measures to facilitate crew change flights for seafarers. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, seafarers are having to extend their service onboard ships after many months […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Malawi to go into 21-day lockdown!
The President of Malawi, Peter Mutharika, has announced in a televised address to the nation on 14 April 2020 that the country will go into a 21-day lockdown from midnight on 19 April 2020 in order to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The lockdown is expected to end at midnight on 09 May 2020, […]
#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 – Coronavirus pandemic: Namibia extends the lockdown and enforces it countrywide!
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob announced in a televised address to the nation on 14 April 2020 not only that the lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus has been extended until midnight on 04 May 2020, but also that the restrictions on movements, which previously applied to the Khomas region (including Windhoek), the Erongo […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 14th April 2020) Brought to you by ATCNews.org every day at 15.00 hrs GMT or 18.00 hrs EAT #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak has now reached 210 countries with 1.947.855 Cases and 121.793 Deaths as of […]
TravelComments.com – Fastjet (Zimbabwe) extends the current flight suspension period!
Due to the extension of South Africa’s national lockdown until 30 April 2020, Zimbabwean regional carrier Fastjet announced earlier today (14 April 2020) that the current flight suspension period has been extended and that flights will resume on the 02 May 2020. The airlines call centre, shops and airport ticket sales will remain closed during […]
#IATA now estimates half of the airline revenues are at risk
COVID-19 Puts Over Half of 2020 Passenger Revenues at Risk The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released updated analysis showing that the COVID-19 crisis will see airline passenger revenues drop by $314 billion in 2020, a 55% decline compared to 2019. On 24 March IATA estimated $252 billion in lost revenues (-44% vs. 2019) in […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa’s most punctual domestic airlines in March 2020!
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has published the on-time performance results of domestic airlines’ flying out of OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, Durban’s King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth in March 2020. On-Time Performance is measured by […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: FlySafair to launch a new service between Durban and Lanseria (Johannesburg)!
South African low-cost airline FlySafair has announced plans to launch scheduled domestic services between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban and Lanseria International Airport (HLA) in Johannesburg. The airline will initially operate two daily return flights from 01 June 2020. Ten days later, from 11 June 2020, FlySafair is planning to increase the number […]
#UN launches first #AfricaSolidarityFlight from #AddisAbaba to African countries
FIRST UN FLIGHT LEAVES ADDIS TO SHIP #COVID19 SUPPLIES TO AFRICAN COUNTRIES (Posted 14th April 2020) The first United Nations “Solidarity Flight” left Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, today and from there, the aircraft will transport the vital medical cargo to all countries in Africa, where supplies are desperately needed to contain the spread of COVID-19. The […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa’s lockdown extension: Airlines have adjusted plans to resume operations!
Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of the extension of the countrywide lockdown in South Africa until 30 April 2020, the country’s passenger airlines have adjusted their plans to resume operations. South Africa’s flag carrier, South African Airways, as well as its subsidary Mango, both announced operations will remain suspended until the lockdown is lifted. Regional […]
#COVID19’s impact on Tanzania tourism
By Julia E Hubbel WHAT NOW OF THE KILIMANJARO MOUNTAIN CREW How a tiny African non-profit and its Partner climbing companies are taking steps to help the lives of thousands of Kilimanjaro guides and porters during this virus crisis. As I write this, a heavy full moon is inching its way towards the jagged skyline […]
Both FAO and Red Cross warn of lack of action in the face of the locust scourge
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WARN OF LACK OF PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE AS LOCUST HATCHING SEASON STARTS (Posted 14th April 2020) As the world battles #COVID19, farmers in East Africa are facing another devastating outbreak: swarms of desert locusts. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) fears that the new swarms could spark widespread crop loss and […]
#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 as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA Brought to you by ATCNews.org every day at 15.00 hrs GMT or 18.00 hrs EAT #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak has now reached 210 countries with 1.873.858 Cases and 116.045 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA Brought to you by ATCNews.org every day at 15.00 hrs GMT or 18.00 hrs EAT #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak has now reached 210 countries with 1.803.633 Cases and 110.835 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA Brought to you by ATCNews.org every day at 15.00 hrs GMT or 18.00 hrs EAT #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak has now reached 210 countries with 1.725.815 Cases and 104.901 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: South Africa extends lockdown by two weeks!
The Government of South Africa has extended the 21-day nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus by a further two weeks until 30 April 2020. The country’s President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the extension in a televised address on the evening of the 09 April 2020, as the number of confirmed cases in South […]
