#Sheraton Kampala gears up for post lockdown period
GUEST AND STAFF HEALTH AND SAFETY IS SHERATON’S TOP PRIORITY (Posted 04th June 2020) With Uganda easing the lockdown restriction on the hospitality sector, Sheraton Kampala hotel which opened its doors early this week has tightened and elevated its operation standard procedures to ensure that their guests and staff are protected from any viral contamination […]
#Seychelles tourism restarts with first applications for entry of private jets and yachts
SLOW RESTART MARKS OPENING OF THE AIRPORT ON MAHE (Posted 04th June 2020) A regular source from Victoria, the capital of the Seychelles, has confirmed that more than a dozen applications have already been lodged with local aviation and health authorities for private jets to fly into Mahe, or for luxury yachts to dock at […]
The Route to Recovery
Download ASM’s latest whitepaper Route to Recovery: Route Development Beyond COVID-19 Several events have brought major disruption to the air transport community – 9/11, SARS, the Icelandic ash cloud and the Global Financial Crisis. However, none have come close to the impact COVID-19 has brought upon the industry. Governments have announced aid measures for airlines […]
#QatarAirways to resume flights to Venice
VENICE TO BECOME QATAR AIRWAYS’ THIRD DESTINATION IN ITALY AS FLIGHTS RESUME (Posted 04th June 2020) Qatar Airways has announced that the airline will be resuming services to Venice, Italy starting from 15th of July 2020. The popular tourist destination and major arts and cultural centre will become the airline’s third destination in Italy to […]
#Brussels Airport chosen for pilot project by EASA
BRUSSELS AIRPORT TO TEST EASA PROGRAMME ON PASSENGER SAFETY (Posted 04th June 2020) Brussels Airport has been selected by EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) as one of the pilot airports for implementing operational recommendations linked to Covid-19. Brussels Airport will thus be developing best practices for a safe restart of passenger travel. After nearly […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS Africa Needs Us Now by Florie Liser The Africa Report If ever there was a time to renew our commitment to global collaboration and the wellbeing of all people, now is that time. For Africa’s and all our sake. Africa, like much of the rest of the world, has slammed on […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 03rd of June 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 213 countries with 6.488.246 Cases and 383.213 Deaths as of today. 3.091.141 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 5.90 percent. Note: Some African […]
#Kenya’s Jambojet prepares for one off charter to and from Kigali
Wednesday, June 06, 2020. Creating a Safe & Healthy Environment Join our Head of Safety & Security tomorrow, Thursday 4th June, at 12 noon on our Instagram page @FlyJambojet for an interactive session on the measures we have put in place to ensure the safety of our passengers and staff during travel. Earlier in the […]
Air travel demand bottoms in April
After April Passenger Demand Trough, First Signals of Uptick The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that demand for air services is beginning to recover after hitting bottom in April. Passenger demand in April (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs), plunged 94.3% compared to April 2019, as the COVID-19-related travel restrictions virtually shut down […]
TravelComments.com – Rwanda: Rwandair extends the temporary suspension of passenger flights!
Rwanda’s borders remain closed to passenger flights in order to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The country’s flag carrier, Rwandair, will therefore extend the temporary suspension of passenger flights until the restrictions are lifted. The airline announced that customers holding tickets for flights with Rwandair have the option to rebook with the airline and […]
TravelComments.com – Matobo National Park: One of Zimbabwe’s oldest buildings has been destroyed by a fire!
The Rhodes Stables, a National Monument and one of the oldest buildings in Zimbabwe, has been burned down by a fire on 31 May 2020. According to the Bulawayo City Council fire brigade, the building was found severely damaged with the wooden mezzanine floor consumed by fire and rafters collapsed, but roofing sheets still intact. […]
#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
#MartyrsDay in #Uganda commemorated for the first time without crowds
NAMUGONGO MARTYRS SHRINE STAYS EMPTY OF PILGRIMS THIS YEAR DUE TO #COVID19 (Posted 03rd June 2020) The number of pilgrims coming to the Namugongo Shrine outside Kampala has over the years risen in leaps and bounds. From across Easter Africa did thousands of people walk, often for hundreds of kilometres – bracing the scorching sun […]
#AFRAA publishes #COVID19 impact assessment on African airlines
AFRICAN AIRLINES TAKE A HEAVY BEATING AS A RESULT OF PANDEMIC FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS (Posted 03rd June 2020) The African Airlines Association has released a new analysis of the impact of COVID 19 on the airline industry in Africa which reveals an estimated revenue loss of USD 8.103 billion for African airlines for the year 2020.The […]
Air Cargo demand drops yet further as capacity keeps shrinking
Air Cargo Capacity Crunch: Demand Plummets but Capacity Disappears Even Faster The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in April showing that demand dropped 27.7% compared to the same period in 2019 – the sharpest fall ever recorded. Still, there was insufficient capacity to meet demand as a result […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 02nd of June 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 213 countries with 6.407.707 Cases and 378.290 Deaths as of today. 2.934.651 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 5.90 percent. Note: Some African […]
#QatarAirways – more than 15.000 flights over the past months
MORE THAN 15.000 FLIGHTS – MORE THAN 1.8 MILLION PASSENGERS CATAPULT QATAR AIRWAYS INTO GLOBAL POLE POSITION (Posted 02nd June 2020) Qatar Airways diverse fleet, continuous operations and resilience built into its DNA over the last three years since the illegal blockade has positioned the airline to lead the recovery of the aviation industry and […]
#COVID19 #Uganda – Summary of latest directives and instructions
SUMMARY OF PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVES AS GIVEN ON 01ST OF JUNE 2020 (Posted 02nd June 2020) 1. Public transport is now allowed but will carry half of normal capacity including the driver and the conductor with effect from 4th June 2020. *All passengers, driver and passengers must wear face masks 2. Brokers, taxi/bus touts, hawkers are […]
#Kenya #Malindi #DriftwoodClub
DRIFTWOOD CLUB NEWS UPDATES (Posted 02nd June 2020) We are here for you… Hello from Malindi. It is another magnificent day here on Silversands Beach as the warm sun stretches its arms over the Indian Ocean, engulfing us in a giant hug. I have been for a walk on the beach and am now sitting […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: These airports and airlines will operate during alert level three!
The Government of South Africa has allowed limited domestic air travel during alert level three of the country’s risk-adjusted strategy to manage the spread of COVID-19. As of 01 June 2020, domestic air travel for business purposes is allowed, subject to restrictions on the number of flights per day and authorisation based on the reason […]
#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
Travel restrictions in the #COVID19 era to ease slowly
74 PERCENT OF AFRICAN TOURISM DESTINATIONS COMPLETELY CLOSED DOWN (Posted 02nd June 2020) More than 65% of destinations completely closed to tourism: Africa (74%), Americas (86%), Asia and the Pacific (67%), Europe (74%) and the Middle East (69%) Tourism-Dependent States Locked Down Looking into global travel restrictions more closely, research shows that, the more important […]
#IATA calls for urgent implementation of new safety guidelines
Urgent Implementation of ICAO COVID-19 Guidelines Needed The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to quickly implement the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO’s) global guidelines for restoring air connectivity. Today, the ICAO Council approved Takeoff: Guidance for Air Travel through the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis (Takeoff). This is an authoritative and comprehensive framework of […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 01st June 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 213 countries with 6.302.150 Cases and 374.554 Deaths as of today. 2.866.574 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 5.94 percent. Note: Some African countries […]
#AviaDevEurope2020 to go online
#COVID19 IMPACT ON EUROPEAN COUNTRIES PROMPTS ORGANIZERS TO MOVE THE EVENT ONLINE (Posted 01st June 2020) Dear aviation enthusiasts, Taking into consideration all the uncertainties and risks related to organizing live events following the global covid-19 pandemic, the team at AviaDev Europe has decided not to organize a physical event in 2020. However, we understand […]
#DiaryofaMuzungu’s Charlotte Beauvoisin asks searching questions about the future of tourism
The future of travel in East Africa: Interview with Prof. Wolfgang ThomeJun 1, 20 Interview with Prof. Wolfgang Thome: travel post covid-19 in Uganda and East Africa With over 40 years’ experience working in tourism and aviation in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, Professor Wolfgang Thome is uniquely placed to share his insights on the future […]
#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 – South African National Parks: Not all National Parks in South Africa re-open from 01 June 2020!
According to the South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, public and private game farms are allowed to re-open for day visitors from today (01 June 2020) as long as they are open only for self-drive excursion activities. Hiking is also allowed under alert level three. South African National Parks (SANParks) has therefore decided to […]
TravelComments.com – Tourism during alert level three of South Africa’s risk-adjusted strategy to manage the spread of COVID-19
South Africa enters alert level three of its of its risk-adjusted strategy to manage the spread of COVID-19 today. This applies to the whole of the country, including areas that have been declared as coronavirus hotspots. During alert level 3, all areas of the economy in South Africa will be allowed to reopen. Excluded are […]
Kenya Airways plans for resumption of passenger flights from next week
#KENYA’S TRANSPORT MINISTER SAYS FLIGHTS TO RESUME SUBJECT TO ‘MEDICAL PROTOCOLS‘ (Posted 01st June 2020) (Picture courtesy of Alan Dixson, LetsGoTravel Nairobi) While domestic airlines in Kenya like Safarilink, Air Kenya and even Kenya Airways’s subsidiary Jambojet will remain on the ground until the movement restrictions in and out of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kwale and Kilifi […]
