This week, we bring you a summary of 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 is our start of week – Weekly Newsletter for your readership.
01. What are your Travel options if you test positive for Covid-19 before a flight?
Testing positive for COVID-19 before a trip can be a daunting challenge medically, but it also comes with many logistical hurdles. If abroad, where do you quarantine? If you’re at home, what happens to your bookings? Here’s a guide of what to do if you test positive before a flight.
02. Here’s to how in-flight WiFi works
More and more airlines are providing WiFi access on flights. It may still be expensive, and sometimes frustratingly slow, but it is nevertheless a great addition. You may have wondered, though, exactly how you get a connection at 35,000 feet. This article will explain the basics of how in-flight WiFi works.
03. KLM adds Riyadh to its mounting list of Gulf Destinations
KLM announced that it is soon operating direct flights from Amsterdam to Riyadh, bringing the total number of Gulf destinations it serves up to five in the region.
The Dutch airline, KLM recently announced that it will be operating direct flights to Riyadh from Amsterdam as of 11 January.
The airline has operated in Saudi Arabia for more than 70 years, but it only served Dammam and Riyadh has become its second destination in the region.
04. IATA discloses significant elements of new Travel Pass
IATA unveils elements of brand-new app, IATA Travel Pass, which aims to make travelling more straight forward for passengers
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled key design elements of its new travel app, which aims to improve travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
05. Here’s to how British Airways prepares for Christmas
Historically the festive period is a cause for celebration for British Airways, as a surge of passengers board flights to travel home for Christmas. Unfortunately, this Christmas will be very different for the airline, exacerbated by the current travel restrictions affecting UK travelers. With this in mind, we decided to look back at British Airways in Christmases past.
LAPLAND, FINLAND: Andrea Hatfield (Cabin Crew) gets into the Christmas spirit onboard a special charter to Lapland from London Gatwick on 07 December 2015
06. UAE blocks Passenger flights as Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways retain UK Flights
The two Airlines confirm schedules to London remain unaffected but Abu Dhabi carriers reintroduces PCR test.
India and countries across the Gulf are among around 40 nations to have blocked flights coming from the UK amid fears of a new variant of the coronavirus which was first discovered in Britain.
The much long awaited Uganda Airlines two – 1st A330neo Airbus arrived at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday 22nd December from Toulouse, France after a long haul 7 hour and 30 minutes flight since being handed over by Airbus Manufacturers on Monday early this week. The France to destination Uganda flight depart Toulouse at 01:00hrs which is an equivalent of 3am Ugandan time and was received with a water salute as the norm is for new Aircraft at Entebbe International Airport.
File Photo: The Minister for Works and Transport, General Katumba Edward Wamala addressing guests during the delivery ceremony at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday.
08. Dubai Airshow organisers reaffirm market that Event is on come 2021
The 17th edition of the Dubai Airshow will return on 14-18 November 2021, organisers confirm.
The organisers of the Dubai Airshow have confirmed that the event is taking place as planned in November 2021 despite competitor airshows around the world cancelling and postponing their events next year.
The 17th edition of the Dubai Airshow will return on 14-18 November 2021, making it the “only airshow of its kind to take place in a live format”, according to its organisers, Tarsus F&E Middle East.
09. Get to know reason why Airport slots can sell for millions of dollars
Airport slots are essential to operating an airline and can be highly valuable. For many airlines, slots are key assets, both from an operational and financial perspective. But what makes them valuable? Why do slots are some airports cost more than elsewhere? Is it just a set price, or is there more to the story? Let’s take a look.
What exactly is an airport slot? Slots can be described as permission granted to a specific airline by the airport operator. This guarantees the airline in question the permission to take off and land at the airport during a specified time.
Without a slot, an airline can have the best planes and pilots in the world, but they can’t access the airport in question. Of course, planes land and take-off, so you don’t just need one slot, you need
10. Covid-19: Hong Kong raises Quarantine requirement to three weeks
Hong Kong made waves with one of the strictest COVID-19-related quarantines in the world. Amid a recent growth in the number of cases in Hong Kong, all foreign arrivals must quarantine for a whopping 21 days, extending the previously-mandated 14-day quarantine by a week.
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