Qatar Airways prepares for network relaunch
FROM 52 AT THE END OF MAY TO 80 GLOBAL DESTINATIONS BY THE END OF JUNE (Posted 06th May 2020) Qatar Airways is pleased to announce the airline will begin a phased approach to expanding its network in line with passenger demand evolution and the expected relaxation of entry restrictions around the world. Having maintained […]
#IATA appeals to international community to support #Africa
Urgent Appeal to International Community to Support African Travel and Tourism Sector Five international air transport and tourism bodies have launched an appeal to international financial institutions, country development partners and international donors to support Africa’s Travel & Tourism sector which employs some 24.6 million people on the African continent. Without urgent funding, the COVID-19 […]
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: Fastjet (Zimbabwe) extends the current flight suspension for a second time!
Fastjet (Zimbabwe) has adjusted its plans to resume operations in line with the second extension of the lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus in Zimbabwe. According to the airline, domestic flights will remain suspended until 20 May 2020. International flights between Zimbabwe and South Africa remain suspended. Fastjet has extend its flexible booking […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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Air Cargo to form backbone of operations for now …
AIR SEYCHELLES RAMPS UP CARGO OPERATIONS (Posted 06th May 2020) ? 15 flights operated in April 2020. ? Over 73 tons of cargo carried including 26 tons of medical supplies. Air Seychelles has today announced that the airline will continue to offer cargo services amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic to ensure medical supplies and essential […]
Passport to Africa – News Updates
MAY 2 0 2 0 MINISTERS OF THE AU DISCUSS ACTIONS TO MITIGATE DEVASTATING IMPACTS OF COVID-19 The AU Ministers responsible for Tourism and members of STC on Transport, Infrastructure, Intercontinental and Interregional Infrastructure, Energy and Tourism held a meeting on the invitation of H.E Dr Amani Abou-Zeid… READ MORE HOW TO MAKE SUSTAINABLE TOURISM […]
#IATA recommends face masks for passengers and crews
IATA Calls for Passenger Face Covering and Crew Masks Opposes Onboard Social Distancing The International Air Transport Association (IATA) supports the wearing of face coverings for passengers and masks for crew while on board aircraft as a critical part of a layered approach to biosecurity to be implemented temporarily when people return to traveling by […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 05th of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 212 countries with 3.673.468 Cases and 253.404 Deaths as of today. 1.211.230 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 6.89 percent. Note: Some African […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Comair enters business rescue!
Comair, which operates scheduled services on domestic routes in South Africa as a British Airways franchisee and also operates as a low-cost carrier under its own kulula.com brand, just announced that it enters business rescue – South Africa’s bankruptcy protection process – to safeguard the interests of the company and its stakeholders after the coronavirus […]
Radisson Hotels launch Ramadan recipes
AS NO COMMUNITY IFTAR MEALS POSSIBLE HAS RADISSON OPTED TO SHARE THE RECIPES (Posted 05th May 2020) From rustling up meals and getting together for virtual Iftar gatherings to listening to sermons via Zoom, Ramadan this year, will be like no other before. To support the governments’ efforts encouraging the public to stay home, Radisson […]
#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
African Express Embraer 120 shot down on final approach into Baidoa
6 DEAD AND PRECIOUS AID CARGO LOST AS AIRCRAFT IS SHOT DOWN ON FINAL APPROACH (Posted 05th May 2020) An Embraer 120 turbo prop aircraft, coming from Ethiopia and carrying urgently needed medical and other supplies to the Somali town of Baidoa, was yesterday shot down by what has been described as ‘friendly fire‘. Two […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 04th of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 212 countries with 3.593.627 Cases and 249.112 Deaths as of today. 1.166.079 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 6.93 percent. Note: Some African […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia to re-open all National Parks!
All of Namibia’s National Parks are set to re-open. Effective 05 May 2020, National Parks such as Etosha National Park, Namib-Naukluft Park or Waterberg Plateau Park are welcoming guests again. Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state owned enterprise mandated to run the tourism facilities within the protected areas of Namibia, just confirmed that all its […]
#Seychelles – Government must answer on shift of goal posts for business support
SEYCHELLES – SUPPORTING BUSINESSES AND THEIR EMPLOYEES By Alain St. Ange (Posted 04th of May 2020) With the Government’s promises of financial support during this uncertain time proving to be empty and not genuine, many are grappling with the harsh reality that their businesses will not be able to survive the coming months, and many […]
#WTMAfrica and #AfricaTravelWeek 2021 News Updates
Why Visit About COVID-19 Contact Us Press releases ATW 2021 LAUNCHES DearATCNews Readers, Africa Travel Week focuses on inbound and outbound markets for general leisure tourism, luxury travel, LGBTQ+ travel and the MICE/business travel sector as well as travel technology. We are excited to share our new look and feel with you! Watch video SALARY […]
#Kenya cancels #MKTE2020
Dear ATCNews Readers, Due to the escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic around the world, the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) would like to inform you that the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE), which was to be held from 7 – 9 October 2020, has been cancelled. An alternative date will be communicated. The Kenya Tourism Board […]
#IATA and Universal Postal Union warn of serious air cargo capacity shortfall
IATA / UPU Warn of Air Capacity Shortage The International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) warned that air capacity for postal services is insufficient and urged governments to do more to support the movement of mail by air during the COVID-19 crisis. Owing to the drastic 95% reduction in passenger […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Zimbabwe has extended the lockdown by another two weeks!
The Government of Zimbabwe has extended the country’s lockdown by another 14 days to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa said in a televised nationwide address that the country had not yet met conditions set down by the World Health Organization (WHO) to lift the lockdown. During the extended lockdown, […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Botswana makes mask-wearing in public compulsory!
The Government of Botswana has made it compulsory to wear masks/face coverings in public places, businesses and common areas of residential buildings from 01 May 2020. Classes of masks/coverings deemed acceptable are: Medical masks – These are used primarily by health workers and persons working in high risk areas. Non-Medical – cloth face mask or […]
#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: South Africa’s National Parks remain closed!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that all its 19 National Parks remain closed despite the downgrading of lockdown restrictions to level 4 in South Africa. Access by all members of the public to the National Parks, therefore, continues to be prohibited notwithstanding the terms of Regulation 24 of the Disaster Management Act (see […]
#QatarAirways flies 110 stranded tourists out of the #Seychelles
REPATRIATION FLIGHT SANCTIONED BY SEYCHELLES GOVERNMENT (Posted 04th May 2020) Qatar Airways last week flew out 110 stranded tourists from the Seychelles’ International Airport on Mahe to Doha, after receiving approval for the repatriation flight from the government. The tourists were stranded when the Seychelles went into lockdown mode and had been unable to return […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 03rd of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 212 countries with 3.513.174 Cases and 245.492 Deaths as of today. 1.132.667 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 6.98 percent. Note: Some African […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Air Namibia to resume domestic operations!
Namibia’s flag carrier, Air Namibia, is set to resume domestic operations in line with stage two of the country’s four-stage strategy to exit its coronavirus lockdown, which will become effective on 05 May 2020. From 06 May 2020, the airline will operate domestic return flights from Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek to Andimba Toivo ya […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 02nd of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 212 countries with 3.426.413 Cases and 240.497 Deaths as of today. 1.094.014 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 7.01 percent. Note: Some African […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 4 Edition 5 of 2020
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 02nd of May 2020) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Happy Labour Day. b. COVID-19, while serving to unite the world against a common enemy. c. Seychelles Tourism to open: Step by step plan released by […]
#IndiaOutbound Magazine’s latest edition …
ALWAYS A WORTHWHILE READ … 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 […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 01st of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 14.15 hrs GMT / 17.15 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 212 countries with 3.333.024 Cases and 235.121 Deaths as of today. 1.053.516 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 7.05 percent. Note: Some African […]
#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
