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The Seychelles Tourism Board is encouraging visitors to use the island nation as a home office, combining a bit of work with a holiday visit during a time when much of the world is embracing work-from-home policies as part of COVID-19 prevention measures.
"STB is looking at how to bring into the country visitors who will s… read more
Last week, Rwanda approved the revised African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) constitution, becoming the 13th African state to ratify this establishment.
The constitution, which seeks to promote coordination, better utilisation and orderly development of African air transport systems - will enter into force a… read more
A new pre-departure rapid testing facilities has been launched at Heathrow. The testing facilities, a UK first, are described by officials at the airport as a critical step in the recovery of the aviation sector, restoring traveller confidence and re-opening routes from the UK to the rest of the world. They will be run by Collinson… read more
Struggling to get a phone signal at home on planet Earth? Perhaps you’ll have better luck on the moon.
Nokia has been selected by NASA to build the first cellular network on the moon, the Finnish company said on Monday, as the U.S. space agency plans for a future where humans return there and establish lunar settlements.
NASA … read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has demonstrated the low incidence of in-flight COVID-19 transmission with an updated tally of published cases. Since the start of 2020, there have been 44 cases of COVID-19 reported in which transmission is thought to have been associated with a flight, inclusive of confirm… read more
The sessions will cover issues faced by travel tech providers and
touch on the specifics of the current situation while also looking at
how COVID-19 plays into trends. Travel Forward Virtual, the
free-to-attend online conference for the global travel technology
industry has unveiled a pre-agenda for this year’s event, with … read more
Travel trade professionals from around the world can now register for
WTM Virtual (9-11 November 2020) to access the unrivalled range of
online conference sessions, briefings and meetings. Included in
the ticket price will be access to London Travel Week Virtual – a set of
events designed to celebrate the travel and tourism industry,… read more
A campaign by coronavirus-stricken aviation giants to persuade the world it's safe to fly has been questioned by one of the scientists whose research it draws upon. Dr David Freedman, a U.S. infectious diseases specialist, said he declined to take part in a recent presentation by global airline body IATA with planemakers Airbus, Bo… read more
The new Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa’s (AASA) were elected at the body’s virtual 50th Annual General Meeting and will serve for the next 12 months. Wrenelle Stander has been elected as AASA’s new Chairperson. She is the CEO of Comair.Elmar Conradie has been elected as AASA… read more
A rescue plan for South Africa's flag carrier has yet to get off the ground since the government has not provided promised funding, with the upcoming budget looming as a crucial test for its future. State-owned South African Airways (SAA) had limp… read more
Visitors to Seychelles could 'Work-From-Home' during beach vacation
Rwanda ratifies Continental Aviation Constitution
New Covid-19 testing options rolled-out at Heathrow
Air travel records low COVID-19 infections with 44 total cases
Travel Forward Virtual Conference Programme has Booking.com, Expedia and Lufthansa
WTM Virtual: Trade Registrations are open
Airlines' COVID safety analysis challenged by expert
Airline Association of Southern Africa elects new leadership
SAA rescue: budget looms
