This week, we bring you a recap on the Top Ten (10) most important things in Uganda’s Tourism, the world of Aviation and Travel that have made rounds especially in this COVID-19 Era. As always, we will be giving you highlights that have made News rounds all through from start of the week till the End. Below are the highlights in precision.
01. Kenya Airways to offer special charter flights between Nairobi and London this June: As Covid-19 engulfed the Aviation space, many Countries closed down their borders and airports off from global travel and access into different destinations that left very many travelers stranded as a result due to limit – the spread of Coronavirus, a global pandemic that has left many dead across the World while many Countries till date continue to register new overwhelming cases despite the fact that some Economies are starting to reopen up for ‘’Business as Usual’ as they lift on Lockdowns while they strategize on effectively preventing spread of the virus during the new normal. More details on the Story via https://bit.ly/2XbEfSQ
02. Spraying Indoor spaces with disinfectant can be worse for people’s health – World Health Organisation: Many airlines are advertising the fact that they are fumigating aircraft cabins after each journey to protect crew and passengers from Covid-19. But how effective is this method of disinfection?
The World Health Organisation on Saturday published a document advising against the routine application of disinfectants by spraying or ‘fogging’ in indoor spaces. More details on the Story via https://bit.ly/3c9jOdd
03. Airline CEOs put forward Five principles for Industry’s restart: Airline CEOs on the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) board have set out five principles designed to facilitate the smooth reopening of the aviation industry as global travel restrictions are eased. More details on the Story via https://bit.ly/3dc9PW3
04. What COVID means for the African Aviation Industry: According to a report released by the IATA, African aviation is effectively at a standstill. The report states that on May 12th, flights in Africa were operating at just 6% of the level of January this year. Despite the desperate situation, governments in African nations have provided less support than elsewhere in the world. This begs the question; what exactly is the future of aviation in Africa? More details on the Story via https://bit.ly/2X8qR1I
05. Ethiopian Airlines expects to agree Boeing 737 MAX Compensation by July: On Friday, Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam said that his carrier expects a settlement from Boeing over the March 2019 MAX crash by the end of June. In addition to the crash itself, the airline is also seeking compensation for damages caused by the grounding of the planes, and the accident’s “impact on the brand.”
Boeing’s woes are heaping up. As passengers are requesting refunds for cancelled flights and mase from their airlines, so are airlines demanding compensation from the 737 MAX manufacturer for lost revenue and, in the case of Ethiopian Airlines, reputation. More details on the Story via https://bit.ly/3gz4omf
06. European countries are cautiously reopening for summer travel: European leaders are arranging to lift some coronavirus-related travel restrictions and allow tourism to resume cautiously following long months of lock downs. Domestic travels atop the revival plans with international flights next later on or partial lifted.
While appearing in the press earlier on, European Union economic affairs commissioner, Paolo Gentiloni said that their message was that they would have a tourist season this summer even if it was to be with security limitations. More details on the Story via https://bit.ly/2XalEpX
07. Tanzania hosting tourists as hotels and schools restart: Following the lifting her earlier measures to combat Covid-19, Tanzania will have entrants into the country checked their temperatures on arrival as per new guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health. This as expected will see loads of tourists flocking Tanzania’s airports over the course of the week. More details on the Story via https://bit.ly/2M9xGKc
08. Boeing resumes still grounded 737 MAX production: Boeing has resumed production of the 737 MAX – still grounded since 441 days – at the company’s Renton, Washington factory. The 737 programme began building aeroplanes at a low rate as it implements more than a dozen initiatives focused on enhancing workplace safety and product quality. Boeing has resumed production of the 737 MAX – still grounded since 441 days – at the company’s Renton, Washington factory. The 737 programme began building aeroplanes at a low rate as it implements more than a dozen initiatives focused on enhancing workplace safety and product quality. More details on the Story via https://bit.ly/2Amb3ze
09. Ethiopian Airlines may rescue and create new Airlines all over Africa: Africa’s largest carrier Ethiopian Airlines has publicly stated it is ready to rescue other struggling airlines and to restart talks on the revival of South African Airways. CEO Tewolde GebreMariam wants to rescue Air Mauritius, even while Ethiopian Airlines tackles its own struggles as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
African airline behemoth, Ethiopian Airlines, is reported to be aiming for hero status in the continent’s aviation industry. The Group, which is by far the largest in Africa, could come to the rescue of struggling airlines amid the chaos caused by COVID-19. More details on the Story via https://bit.ly/2M5s5UX
10. Today in History: The mystery, tales and trials of Kenya Airways: For over forty years, Kenya Airways has steadily built a reputation as one of the best-known airlines in Africa. In recent years, the airline has been overshadowed by local juggernaut Ethiopian Airlines. But Kenya Airways has a devoted fan base who’ve supported the airline over the decades through good times and bad.
Kenya Airways was set up in 1977 from the remains of East African Airways. Since then, the airline has been based at Jomo Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi. From the start, Kenya Airways flew a mix of domestic and international flights. In 1977, two Boeing 707-321s began flying the Nairobi – Frankfurt – London route. They leased these two planes from British Midland. Locally, the airline was using a Douglas DC-9-52 and several Fokker F27-200s. More details on the Story via https://bit.ly/2XSJndN
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