#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
#Kenya’s Jambojet halts operations after government flight ban

JAMBOJET TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS ALL OPERATIONS (Posted 07th April 2020) The Government of Kenya yesterday afternoon, 06th of April 2020, announced the cessation of all movement by road, rail or air in and out of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi and Kwale counties for the next 21 days. In light of this, Jambojet will temporarily suspend all its […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms

On readers’ requests will the daily stats also be shown on ATCNews.org directly, not just via our social media platforms. #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak has now reached 209 countries with 1.290.844 Cases and 70.650 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports that 272.118 cases […]
#IATA publishes the 2019 Aviation Safety Report
IATA Releases 2019 Airline Safety Report The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the release of the 2019 Safety Report showing continuing improvements in airline safety compared to 2018 and to the preceding five years. All major 2019 safety performance indicators improved compared to 2018 and to the average of the 2014-2018 period as shown […]
#AfricaTravelNews by the #MediaIndiaGroup
About Us India Outbound has the pleasure to present you a unique section on its flagship website dedicated to Africa travel news and a monthly B2B newsletter focusing on the promotion of travel & tourism development in African countries for the Indian travel trade. This initiative is the first of its kind in the Indian […]
#WTMAfrica2020 announces nominees for the African Travel and Tourism Awards
Twitter: RedLip_PR Instagram: @RedLip_PR Facebook: RedLipPR LinkedIn: RedLip PR African Travel and Tourism Awards finalists announced Africa is as unique as it is beautiful. It is underneath our starry skies that generations of storytellers have held court while telling their folktales. The African Travel and Tourism Awards is a celebration of all that lies beneath […]
#Zambia Tourism News – Courtesy of Kafunta Safaris
Welcome to our Newsletter Dear Guests and Trade Partners, Dear Kafunta Friends, Dear ATCNews Readers, We are long overdue for a newsletter and many of you are probably wondering how we’ve kept ourselves busy over the past few months. The lodge remained busy through December and the first few days of January, despite torrential rains […]
Bench Events amasses over 3000 registrations for virtual hospitality conference

RECORD PARTICIPATION EXPECTED FOR ONLINE HOSPITALITY CONFERENCE (Posted 06th April 2020) The event features an impressive array of speakers, all giving their time free of charge to participate Hospitality Tomorrow – Digital conference will unite the hospitality industry to combat the COVID-19 crisis Over 3,000 hospitality industry professionals have already registered and over 5,000 are […]
Brussels Airlines extends ‘downtime’ until mid May – at least
FLIGHT SUSPENSION EXTENDED TO 15TH OF MAY (Posted 06th April 2020) Brussels Airlines extends the temporary suspension of its flights The ongoing travel restrictions around the world and the continued low to no demand resulting hereof, obliges Belgium’s home carrier to extend the temporary suspension of its operations by another four weeks. Customers have the […]
#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
#LaikipiaForum News Updates
March Edition 2020 The Covid-19 Virus is upon us. It does not mean the end of our work, or the end of our world. We are working with Laikipia County Government and our partners to keep you up-to-date on the latest information on the Virus. Stay tuned for news on C-19 Virus prevention, care, and […]
#Kenya’s Porini Camps News Updates
Dear ATCNews Readers. During these difficult and unprecedented times when many of us are self-isolating at home and unable to travel because of the Pandemic afflicting so much of the world, we thought we’d let you know that we are now bringing East Africa and its wildlife a little closer to you by sharing our […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms

On readers’ requests will the daily stats also be shown on ATCNews.org directly, not just via our social media platforms. #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak has now reached 208 countries with 1.226.522 Cases and 66.548 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports that 253.864 cases […]
#EggBenedictChallenge – The Highlights of 2019

EGGS BENEDICT – OF ANY STYLE – ARE THE NON PLUS ULTRA OF BREAKFAST (Posted 05th April 2020) (My own personal Egg Benedict creation) When I travel across Africa, and I do that a lot – at least before #COVID19 struck – am I often booked into one of the top hotels at the respective […]
African Union leaders hold video summit on #COVID19

AU GETS INTO GEAR AS THE CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC LAYS RUIN TO AFRICA’S ECONOMY (Posted 05th April 2020) The Heads of States highlighted the unprecedented threat that Covid-19 presents to the health of African citizens and to the continent’s hard-won developmental and economic gains President Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa, and Chairperson […]
#BrusselsAirlines operates repatriation flight out of Entebbe
BRUSSELS AIRLINES STEPS UP TO CARRY BELGIANS AND OTHER EU NATIONALS BACK TO EUROPE (Posted 05th April 2020) Last evening, Saturday 04th of April, did a Brussels Airlines Airbus A330, which had arrived empty in Entebbe just hours earlier, board a full contingent of passengers of various EU nations, including Belgians, to return them back […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms

On readers’ requests will the daily stats also be shown on ATCNews.org directly, not just via our social media platforms. #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak has now reached 205 countries with 1.141.451 Cases and 61.218 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports that 238.525 cases […]
2.000 tourists remain in the #Seychelles after halt to flights
THE SEYCHELLES PARADISE ISLANDS – NOT A BAD PLACE TO HANG OUT DURING #COVID19 (Posted 04th April 2020) It was learned overnight that at least 1.999 tourists are still in the Seychelles, after the last repatriation flight left Mahe on the 31st of March with some 156 passengers on board. The Air Belgium flight was […]
#IATA postpones AGM
IATA Postpones 2020 AGM The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the postponement of the 76thAnnual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit. The event had been scheduled to take place on 22-23 June in Amsterdam. The 76th IATA AGM and World Air Transport Summit will be held when it is both safe and […]
#IndiaOutbound Magazine’s latest news updates including their #AfricaTravelNews
About India Outbound Magazine India Outbound is India’s only B2B travel media platform, that encompasses a print magazine, a website, an online TV channel and dynamic social media platforms, entirely dedicated to the promotion of foreign destinations and products in India. India Outbound is a niche platform not just for tourism destinations and products to […]
#BrusselsAirport News Updates amid #COVID19 aviation shutdowns
In these unprecedented times, Brussels Airport is still operating but only for cargo flights and what are considered essential flights. These are military, diplomatic, medical & repatriation flights. The federal police checks all passengers to make sure that their journey is indeed essential. We hope to welcome you soon again at our airport. In the […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms

On readers’ requests will the daily stats also be shown on ATCNews.org directly, not just via our social media platforms. #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak has now reached 204 countries with 1.044.167 Cases and 55.311 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports that 222.332 cases […]
Simba Travel Care sets standards for travel agencies amid the #COVID19 crisis
Simba Travelcare Contingency plans As we all know, the last few days have been absolutely unprecedented. Each one of us is facing our own challenges and finding our own ways of dealing with the situation around us. At Simba Travelcare, we have put contingency plans in place to see us through this lockdown period as […]
AVIAssist requests your feedback
East & Southern Africa’s leading provider of on-site aviation safety promotion courses Independent | Non-profit | Innovative Help shape the future of safety promotion in African aviation Dear ATCNews Readers, We know some of you have already completed our recent survey. If you have already completed the survey, we apologise for bothering you again and […]
Air Tanzania retaliates to Precision Air move by announcing Mwanza flights

HEAD ON COMPETITION UNDER #COVID19 CONDITIONS THE LAST THING THE MARKET NEEDS (Posted 03rd April 2020) It took Air Tanzania only two days to retaliate against Precision Air’s announcement to launch flights to Songea Airport at Mbeya, a route so far only served by Air Tanzania. It is clear that instead of holding talks with […]
Mount Kenya Trust News Updates
MOUNTAIN DISPATCHES We wish all of our friends and partners safety at this time and hope you are all keeping well. The world is united in its fight and protecting all of those most vulnerable is critical at this time. What a stark difference to last year when we were fighting large fires on Mt […]
#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 – Postponed but ready to proceed once travel is possible again
Why Visit About COVID-19 Contact Us Press releases WE’VE GOT YOU! Dear ATCNews Readers Whilst our movement maybe restricted and we adapt to a ‘new home office’ we wanted to touch base with you, heart to heart and reassure you, our travel community is important to us and we’re still here. As the reality of […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms

On readers’ requests will the daily stats also be shown on ATCNews.org directly, not just via our social media platforms. #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak has reached 203 countries with 963.339 Cases and 49.199 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports that 203.274 cases have […]
#IATA DG says passenger demand hit by ‘sledgehammer’
Passenger Demand Plunges on COVID-19 Travel Restrictions The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for February 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) fell 14.1% compared to February 2019. This was the steepest decline in traffic since 9.11 and reflected collapsing domestic travel in China and […]