#COVID19 Statement by the Association of Uganda Tour Operators / AUTO
AUTO CEO STATEMENT ON COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) OUTBREAK WED, 18 MAR 2020 BACK KAMPALA, UGANDA Statement on Coronavirus (COVID-19) from Gloria Tumwesigye, CEO Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO) KAMPALA (March 18, 2020) – In the wake of the declaration of the coronavirus (also known as COVID-COVID-19) as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) […]
#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 out social media platforms. #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT The Corona Virus outbreak has reached 170 countries with 206.893 Cases and 8.272 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports that 82.889 cases have recovered. The mortality rate […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: The Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town has temporarily closed!
The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) in Cape Town, the largest museum of contemporary African art in the world, has temporarily closed its doors to the public on 17 March 2020 until further notice in light of recent developments regarding the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The re-opening of the Zeitz MOCAA […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Table Mountain Aerial Cableway in Cape Town temporarily suspends operations!
Cape Town’s Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) just announced that it will temporarily suspend services from today (18 March 2020) due to the coronavirus pandemic. The cableway will remain closed until after the Easter weekend 2020, or until greater clarity is given on the management and containment of this virus by the President of […]
TravelComments.com – Corona virus pandemic: Iziko Museums of South Africa temporarily closes eight museum sites in Cape Town!
Iziko Museums of South Africa, which operates eleven national museums, the Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome, the Social History Centre and three collection-specific libraries in Cape Town, has announced the closure of eight museum sites from today (18 March 2020). The sites will be closed for a period of 21 days until 7 April 2020, […]
One of #Kampala’s favourite restaurants gets ahead of the pack on #COVID19
UGANDA REMAINS ONE OF THE FEW COUNTRIES STILL UNAFFECTED BY #COVID19 BUT LEADING BUSINESSES ARE GETTING PREPARED! Dear ATCNews Readers and Customers, Until COVID-19 is brought under control, we are taking all possible steps to ensure your safety, safety of other customers and our employees Personal Hygiene: We are training and educating on the best […]
#LaikipiaForum postpones AGM
CANCELLATION OF THE AGM Please note the attached. Forum’s March 2020 AGM is cancelled until further notice, due to the precautions taken because of the Covid-19 Virus. Thanks for your understanding
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Namibia implements a travel ban on foreign nationals from high-risk countries!
According to the 4th (2020) decision making cabinet resolution on additional measures to strengthen Namibia’s preparedness and response to COVID-19 outbreak (17 March 2020) [link], Namibia has suspended the issuance of visa on arrival at the Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek and implemented a travel ban on foreign nationals (by air and sea) […]
#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 cost for global economy could run into trillions of US Dollars
MASSIVE COST FOR THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF COVID19 COMING OUR WAY (Posted 18th March 2020) With cases of COVID19 around the world now climbing towards the 200.000 mark and deaths reaching close to 8.000 – both figures are expected to rise substantially in coming days – are more and more governments now giving lockdown directives. […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: SA Express suspends operations until further notice!
South African state-owned regional airline SA Express suspends operations from today (18 March 2020) until further notice. According to the airline, the decision was made in light of adverse recent developments including the impact of the corona virus pandemic. Customers holding bookings on flights with SA Express on or after 18 March 2020 will be […]
#CaboVerdeAirlines confirms halt in operations
FOLLOWING BORDER CLOSURE BY CABO VERDE GOVERNMENT DOES CABO VERDE AIRLINES HALT ALL INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS (Posted 18th March 2020) The unprecedented circumstances triggered by the further spread of the Coronavirus, Covid-19, poses a threat not only to the aviation industry, and tourism, but in general to the economy and social connectivity. As a result of […]
#ATTA creates separate page on their website for #COVID19 updates
Atta Daily News for 18 March 20 We have now created a new section on the ATTA website containing information relating to COVID-19 this page can be found here. This section will be updated on a regular basis as and when information becomes available. If you have any information that you feel should be shared […]
#ATTA updates travel advice from Foreign & Commonwealth Office for British citizens
COVID-19 FCO – Exceptional Travel Advisory Notice As countries respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, including travel and border restrictions, the FCO advises British nationals against all but essential international travel. Any country or area may restrict travel without notice.
#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 163 countries with 189.231 Cases and 7.5113 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports that 80.874 cases have recovered. The mortality rate […]
#AirKenya announces the forced suspension of cross border flights
17th March 2020 Dear ATCNews Readers and our Valued Partners, Following the directive issued by the Kenyan Government suspending travel for all persons coming into Kenya from any country with reported COVID- 19 cases. Effective 18th March 2020 and for the next 30 Days, Airkenya is suspending the below across border flights; Wilson – Kilimanjaro […]
Hard times prompt hard decisions as Brussels Airlines halts all fligths
NO SAVOIR VIVRE IN THE SKIES OVER AFRICA FROM 21ST OF MARCH UNTIL AT LEAST 19TH OF APRIL (Posted 17th March 2020) All scheduled flights will be suspended until 19 April included. Flight schedule will be gradually decreased in the course of this week, to reach a temporary full suspension of the flights by this […]
#Fastjet takes booking policy change leadership by pushing dates till end June
FASTJET DECISION CHALLENGES OTHER AIRLINES TO ALSO EXTEND DATE RESTRICTIONS FROM END MARCH, END APRIL AND END MAY TO MID YEAR (Posted 17th March 2020) Fastjet Zimbabwe has provided additional information about their change of booking policies, which had already been seen as a trail blazer for the industry. Their latest change now reaches up […]
#AirSeychelles extends new cancellation policy
CONSIDERING THE #COVID19 TIMEFRAME DOES AIR SEYCHELLES EXTEND THE NEW GUIDELINES TO END APRIL – BUT WILL THAT BE ENOUGH? (Posted 17th March 2020) Air Seychelles has extended its waiver policy until 30th of April 2020, to provide travellers more choice and flexibility with their tickets due to the evolving COVID-19. Passengers travelling across 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
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus outbreak: Botswana closes borders to all individuals coming from high-risk countries!
The Government of Botswana has imposed a travel ban on individuals coming to Botswana from countries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic (“high risk countries”). These include China, Japan, South Korea, Iran, USA, UK, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and India. Batswana and residents of Botswana returning from high risk […]
#Aviation News Updates from around the world
MORE AIRLINES SET TO HALT FLIGHTS OR CUT CAPACITY (Posted 17th March 2020) Let me start with some good news that Qatar Airways has clarified on their immediate plans and will continue to fly to such locations which are still open for air transportation. Forbes has in fact referred to the initial uncertainty once the […]
#IATA says that air cargo transport is essential to fighting #COVID19
Air Cargo Essential to Fight Against COVID-19 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its members continue to support governments in their efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. Since the crisis began, air cargo has been a vital partner in delivering much-needed medicines, medical equipment (including spare parts/repair components), and in keeping global supply […]
#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 out social media platforms. #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT The Corona Virus outbreak has reached 162 countries with 174.893 Cases and 6.687 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports that 77.867 cases have recovered. The mortality rate […]
Brussels Airlines set to halt #Entebbe flights
#UGANDA’S TRAVEL BAN FORCES BRUSSELS AIRLINES TO SUSPEND FLIGHTS TO ENTEBBE DUE TO LACK OF PASSENGERS (Posted 16th March 2020) Following the announcement by the Ugandan government last week, that travelers from more than a dozen mainly European countries were to be placed in quarantine for 14 days at their own expense, should they attempt […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus outbreak: Botswana closes 12 border crossings with South Africa!
As a measure to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the government of Botswana has closed 12 point of entries with South Africa with effect from today (16 March 2020). These include Zanzibar, Platjan, Pontdrift, Bray, Makopong, McCarthy’s Rest, Middlepits, Sikwane/Derdepoort, Ramotswa/Swartkopfontein, Phitshane Molope/Makgobistadt, Parrs Halt(Stockpoort and Twee Rivieren. Only the following border crossings are […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus outbreak: Lesotho has closed nine ports of entry!
As an precaution against the spread of the coronavirus, the government of Lesotho has closed nine ports of entry. These include the following border crossings: Ramatsiliso Gate, Ongeluksnek, Tele Bridge (Eastern Cape), Makhaleng Bridge, Peka Bridge, Monontsa Pass, Sephaphis/Sepapus Gate (Freestate), Sani Pass and Boesmansnek (KwaZulu-Natal). The Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (Visit Lesotho) advises travellers […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia suspends all inbound and outbound travel from Qatar, Ethiopia and Germany!
Namibia’s president Hage Geingob announced on 14 March 2020 that the government of Namibia has suspended all inbound and outbound travel from Qatar, Ethiopia and Germany for 30 days to contain the outbreak of the coronavirus. Following the directive, the flag carrier of Namibia, Air Namibia, has temporarily canceled all flights between Hosea Kutako International […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus outbreak: South Africa to close borders to all citizens from high-risk countries!
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared the Coronavirus outbreak a national disaster and announced a raft of unprecedented interventions to curb the spread of COVID-19 in South Africa. These include the closing of 35 ports of entry and imposing a travel ban on foreign nationals from countries hardest hit by the Coronavirus pandemic. The […]
All Airline Alliances join hands to call on world governments to support #Aviation
oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance member airlines call on governments and stakeholders for extraordinary support Monday, 16 March 2020 On behalf of their member airlines, the three global airline alliances oneworld®, SkyTeam and Star Alliance are jointly calling on governments and stakeholders to take action to alleviate the unprecedented challenges faced by the global airline […]
