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Worth reading: Do Iata and the airlines have no shame?
Travel News received this letter from Allan Wolman, who has 30 years in the retail travel business and is ceo of XL Rosebank Travel.
Reading Travel News (last Friday, August 21), I felt there were no words to express the injustice of Iata and the system under which our industry is g… read more
A Word from Comair CEO, Wrenelle Stander
We are being confronted by one of the most devastating global pandemics in modern times, COVID-19. Globally as well as locally, our industry is severely affected by this disaster and it certainly has put a huge strain on our operations and how we serve our customers.
On Monday evening, our President announced a nation-wide lockdown for 21-… read more
Restructured SAA will boost aviation sector
Ministerial Outlook: SA’s Tourism recovery
South Africa's Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has re-echoed the tourism sector's vital role in getting the country's economy back from the ruins of the ravaging coronavirus pandemic. The Minister who was participating in the Tourism Sector Recovery Plan Webinar said ''We have a firm belief that tourism will be one of the fa… read more
KQ: Downsizing not the solution
Kenya Airways is currently downsizing operations including staff rationalisation in what management believes will help cut costs. At least 1,500 employees among them pilots, cabin crew, administrative and technical staff are targeted in the process set to end in September.
The Star's Martin Mwita spoke to the… read more
KQ nationalisation: Is the the way out?
Downsizing of Kenya Airways operations, which has seen hundreds of employees sent home, has led to a bitter fall-out between management and the company's staff, which continues to play out.
This, even as the airline remains in the process of being nationalised, debate pending in Parliament, a move that is expected to help tur… read more
Worsening impact of COVID-19 on African Aviation
Impact of COVID-19 on African Aviation and economics is worsening. Job losses in aviation and related industries could increase by up to 3.5 million. That is more than half of the region’s 6.2 million aviation-related employment and 400,000 more than the previous estimate.
Full-year 2020 traffic is expected to plummet by 54%… read more
JAL sees passenger traffic potentially returning to 50% of normal levels by March 2021
Japan Airlines plans a significant cost-cutting campaign to offset the effects of the COVID-19 crisis, and the carrier signaled this will include aircraft delivery deferrals.
JAL declined to provide its usual financial forecast for its full fiscal year ending March 31, 2021. However, it did outline a potential scenario where inter… read more
WTTC: Governments must implement comprehensive testing facilities at airports
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has called upon world’s governments to establish comprehensive COVID-19 testing facilities at the international airports.
Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO said: “WTTC is calling upon Governments around the world to begin a substantial program of investment to ensure comprehensive… read more
COVID-19 impact in South Africa will affect all Southern African economies
Report recommends inclusive, broad-based and pro-poor policies to address inequality and reduce poverty rates; Impact of COVID-19 in South Africa projected to affect rest of Southern African economies. A higher level of preparedness is urgently needed to prevent and mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic in Southern Africa, including additional r… read more
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