TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Namibia to go into partial lockdown!
The Government of Namibia has announced that parts of the country will go into lockdown from midnight 27 March 2020 until midnight 16 April 2020 as a measure to stem the spread of the coronavirus. These parts include the Khomas region (including Windhoek), the Erongo region (including Swakopmund and Walvis Bay) as well as 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 The Corona Virus outbreak has reached 199 countries with 558.373 Cases and 25.262 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports that 128.733 cases have recovered. The mortality rate […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Lesotho to go into lockdown!
The Government of Lesotho has announced that the country will go into lockdown from midnight on 29 March 2020 to 21 April 2020 as a measure in the fights against the coronavirus pandemic. Only the following essential services will remain operational during the lockdown in Lesotho: health, security, special banking, grocery shops, pharmacies, water, power […]
In 2050 #China and #India will Overtake the American Economy as #Nigeria rises to 14th
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond Pathways Botanical Gardens open in Delta State, Nigeria Pathways Botanical Gardens open in Delta State, Nigeria The official opening of the Botanical Gardens at PATHWAYS kicked off in Agbarha-Otor, Ughelli North in Delta State of Nigeria on Friday March 20, 2020. PATHWAYS which stands for Practical African […]
TravelComments.com – Botswana: The Department of Wildlife and National Parks stops accepting all foreign currency as means of payment!
The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) in Botswana’s Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism has announced that with effect from 01 April 2020 it will stop accepting all foreign currency as means of payment. Clients are advised to use local currency (Botswana Pula; BWP) and credit cards or debit cards where […]
Serena Hotels announces closure of safari lodges and camps
#COVID19 FORCES SERENA HOTELS TO CLOSE LODGES AND CAMPS IN TANZANIA AND KENYA (Posted 27th March 2020) Information from Nairobi confirms that Serena Hotels, East Africa’s premier operator of city hotels, beach resorts, safari lodges and safari camps, has faced up to the reality of a collapse in demand cause by the aggressive spread of […]
#COVID19 – With mainstream tourism gone are lodge operators becoming inventive
UGANDA’S KIPLING LODGE OFFERS SPECIAL SELF QUARANTINE DEALS (Posted 27th March 2020) The Kipling Lodge, located between Jinja and Kayunga on the Western bank of the River Nile, has like many other businesses been suffering from the lack of mainstream tourists. Owned by Belgian investors – there are quite a number of them involved in […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Proflight Zambia temporarily suspends operations!
Zambian carrier Proflight Zambia has suspended operations for 30 days due to the coronavirus pandemic. The airline will cease international flights effective from today, 27 March 2020, and domestic flights will not operate between 01 April 2020 and 30 April 2020. The airline plans to resume international and domestic flights from 01 May 2020 to […]
TravelComments.com – South African Airways’ Business Rescue Plan release extended to end of May 2020!
South African Airways’ (SAA) Business Rescue Practitioners (BRPs) Siviwe Dongwana and Les Matuson have received another extension from lenders and creditors to publish their long-awaited business rescue plan to save South Africa’s embattled flag carrier from liquidation. A majority of lenders and creditors agreed to the extension. In the request for a postponement, the Business […]
#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
#Seychelles publishes revised travel measures to contain #COVID19
MORE MEASURES TAKEN IN SEYCHELLES TO CURTAIL THE SPREAD OF THE CORONA VIRUS (Posted 27th March 2020) Seychelles’s Ministry of Health has this morning released the following information: Community transmission is now occurring to different degrees on all continents. Containment remains a major challenge worldwide and countries are gradually implementing stricter measures. Flight bookings and […]
Precision Air to relaunch Mbeya flights in early April
PRECISION AIR PLANS RETURN TO SONGWE AIRPORT (Posted 27th March 2020) Tanzania, with few cases of #COVID19 at present, has not imposed any movement restrictions on domestic travel so far. Precision Air is using this opportunity to relaunch their flights to Mbeya, a city served through Songwe Airport. Songwe Airport, usually referred to in flight […]
#COVID19 – An existential threat to African Aviation?
CAN AFRICAN AVIATION SURVIVE THE COVID19 SCOURGE? By Nunurai Ndawana / Zimbabwe (Posted 27th March 2020) Global aviation is not in a good state. And the same can be said for Africa. After years of relative growth and an improved safety record, African aviation was just starting to find its wings. But aviation is a […]
#IATA reports mounting losses among European Airlines
European Airlines Revenue Losses Mount – Urgent Government Support Required The International Air Transport Association (IATA) strengthened its call for urgent action from European governments to provide financial relief to airlines. The latest IATA scenario for potential revenue loss by European carriers is US$76 bn and passenger demand (measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometers) is projected […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Namibia Wildlife Resorts offers Hardap Resort as quarantine and treatment facility for corona patients!
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state-owned enterprise mandated to run the tourism facilities within the protected areas of Namibia, has announced that it will offer its Hardap Resort as a temporary station to care for and treat people infected with COVID-19. The resort is located close to the town of Mariental and the Mariental State […]
#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 #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT The Corona Virus outbreak has reached 198 countries with 492.250 Cases and 22.195 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports that […]
#QualityHill businesses in #Kampala see opportunity amid industry wide gloom
How To Keep Living The Good Life Indoors In Kampala – Le Petit Village Hotel Comfort Your Quick Escape To Safety & Comfort In Kampala – In Le Petit Village Hotel’s Luxury Suite How do you stay safe indoors, work and enjoy the good life? In a Private, Luxury Suite at Le Petit Village Hotel […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Fastjet (Zimbabwe) suspends all operations!
Zimbabwean regional carrier Fastjet (Zimbabwe) has announced the suspension of all services from 27 March 2020 until 16 April 2020 (both days fully inclusive) as a result of the latest measures introduced in Zimbabwe and South Africa to control the spread of the coronavirus. The airline offers all customers holding existing bookings within these date […]
#AirSeychelles halts all international flights, reduces Praslin services to 2 a day
AIR SEYCHELLES SUSPENDS INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS (Posted 26th March 2020) Air Seychelles has earlier today announced that the airline has suspended all flights across its regional network due the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The decision taken follows intensified travel advisories, national lockdowns and closures at ports of entry within the Indian Ocean, South Africa, […]
#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 publishes list of 86 ‘Quarantine Hotels’ across the country
KENYA DESIGNATES A LARGE NUMBER OF OTHERWISE EMPTY HOTELS AS QUARANTINE CENTRES (Posted 26th of March 2020) Kenya has taken further steps to provide transparent information about the presently 86 hotels selected across the country for quarantine of visitors, who are now under current #COVID19 regulations required to stay at a designated facility for 14 […]
Uganda’s Ministry of Health publishes a new Statute over #COVID19
UGANDA PUTS #COVID19 STATUTE ON THE BOOKS (Posted 26th March 2020) Uganda has put a new statute into place, dealing exclusively with #COVID19 and outlining measures taken, powers provided to designated officials and also the sanction regime, should individuals break protocol like escaping from quarantine locations. Full details can be found through the following link: […]
TravelComments.com – Corona pandemic: Air Botswana temporarily suspends operations!
The flag carrier of Botswana, Air Botswana, temporarily suspends all its scheduled domestic and regional flight operations between 27 March 2020 and 31 May 2020 due to the ongoing corona pandemic. The suspension period will be subject to regular review. The airline will maintain a core team to support customer enquiries and provide assistance with […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS CCA’s 13th U.S.-Africa Business Summit Postponed Corporate Council on Africa Given the evolving nature of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) and the Government of Morocco have jointly decided to postpone the 13th U.S.-Africa Business Summit previously scheduled to take place from June 9-12, 2020 in Marrakech, Morocco…Read […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Air Namibia and FlyWestair temporarily suspend all operations!
Namibia’s flag carrier, Air Namibia, has announced the temporary suspension of all passenger flights effective 27 March 2020. Domestic and regional fligths will remain suspended until 20 April 2020, while the airline’s international operations, which are already suspended sice 14 March 2020, remain canceled until further notice. The temporary suspension of operations is in alignment […]
#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 The Corona Virus outbreak has reached 196 countries with 440.388 Cases and 19.753 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports that 111.942 cases have recovered. The mortality rate […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Zambia redirects all international flights to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka!
In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Zambia’s Government has made the decision to suspend all international flights to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) in Livingstone, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) in Ndola and Mfuwe Airport (MFU) in Mfuwe from midnight on 26 March 2020 for a period of 14 days. Instead, all […]
#IATA suggests cargo bottlenecks are endangering lives
Air Cargo Bottlenecks Could Put Lives at Risk- Urgent Government Action Required The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its members renewed their call to governments to take urgent measures to ensure that vital air cargo supply lines remain open, efficient and effective. “Air cargo is a vital partner in the global fight against COVID-19. […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: These regional and domestic carriers suspend operations during the countrywide lockdown!
Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of a countrywide lockdown in South Africa from 26 March 2020, South African passenger airlines have decided to suspend operations for the time being to slow and contain the spread of the coronavirus. South Africa’s flag carrier, South African Airways (SAA), suspends all its domestic flights between 27 March 2020 […]
TravelComments.com – South African Airways suspends all domestic flights during South Africa’s nation-wide lockdown!
South Africa’s flag carrier, South African Airways (SAA), will suspend all its domestic flights between 27 March 2020 until 16 April 2020 and will resume its domestic flights on 17 April 2020. The decision came after South Africa’s Government announced a nation-wide lockdown for 21 days aimed at combatting the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. […]
