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. MoFA issues out new Repatriation exercise Schedule for Ugandans stranded abroad due to the COVID19 Pandemic – On Monday June 23rd 2020, the first batch of Ugandans that had earlier been stranded in other countries due to the Covid-19 pandemic returned back to Uganda from Turkey. This was in a repatriation flight organized by the Ugandan government and respective embassies world over. Other repatriations flight followed thereafter with Ugandans coming from Sudan, Belgium, South Africa and Netherlands in the proceeding days. Read more via https://bit.ly/30Qunj3
02. Surveys show Americans are willing to Pay more for Empty middle seats – A survey conducted by Atmosphere Research has shown that airline passengers are willing to pay more to have an empty middle seat. The July survey compiled the responses of 2,500 participants in the United States. They were allowed to demonstrate just how much more they might pay to have that extra space between their fellow passengers. Read more via https://bit.ly/2DWja7N
03. How safe is it to fly on a Plane this year during the Covid-19 Era – Flying at the moment might seem a little bit scary, given the current pandemic. However, it is reassuring to know that at this time, it is still very safe. What’s more, sitting on an airplane does not increase your risk of catching Coronavirus any more than sitting in an office or visiting a shopping mall. Here’s what you need to know. Read more via https://bit.ly/30QPZvC
04. Between Qatar, Emirates, & Etihad – which Middle East Giant has bounced back the most – Since they burst onto the aviation scene a generation ago, the big Gulf airlines have never shied away from splashing the cash. Glitzy, extravagant, and gaudy, Emirates, Qatar, and Etihad have made their mark on the aviation industry. With fleets of new planes, extensive networks, and frequent schedules, the Gulf airlines have thrown capacity and cash into the aviation market to secure a large slice of it. It was always a high-risk strategy that was showing some serious flaws before COVID-19 arrived. But 2020 threatened to seriously derail the three Gulf carriers. Saddled with debt, carrying large capital hungry fleets, and reliant on long-haul flying, their business models were threatened more seriously than ever before. Read more via https://bit.ly/31NeuJA
05. US REPATRIATION FLIGHTS ON: US Citizens Can Now Fly Back Home Hustle Free this August – The United States of America Embassy in Uganda continues to repatriate American citizens from Uganda to the United States of America and other parts of the world this month of August. US Citizens stranded citizens in Uganda due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus or would wish to fly back home are urged to contact authorized travel agents for flight schedule and booking. Read more https://bit.ly/2PRCeXr
06. Pro Wrestling Legend Kamala, The ‘Ugandan Giant’ succumbs to Coronavirus – The “Ugandan Giant” James Harris alias Kamala, a reknown Pro wrestler that rose to fame during the pro wrestling’s 1980s popularity boom, is the latest to succumb to the novel Corona virus disease at the age of 70.His death followed a short spell having contracted Corona virus from his occasional hospital visits. Kamala alias the “Ugandan Giant” was one of the best in the game according to most of wrestling followers and according to his accomplishments. Read more via https://bit.ly/2XUahlZ
07. Qatar Airways continues to reinvent with new Features to its mobile Application to simplify Travel Planning – Qatar Airways has added innovation to its mobile application with significant updates to as to ease travel. The airline’s mobile app is the perfect travel companion for passengers and supports a more contactless journey. The app reinvented in Arabic language, passengers now have the option to plan their travel with greater ease, helping minimize physical contact and interactions throughout their journey. Members of Qatar Airways Privilege Club will earn 1,000 Qmiles when they download the mobile app. Read more via https://bit.ly/3anGdV5
Qatar Airways updated new feature mobile app for passenger travel plan flexibility
08. Emirates Skywards inaugurates over 1,500 new ways to earn Miles – Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has unveiled a thousand new ways to earn Miles while shopping online with popular UK and US brands.Members can now visit skywards miles mall, choose from more than 1,500 brands and splurge on shopping – all the while racking up Miles that can be used for discounted flight tickets and other rewards. Red more via https://bit.ly/3iBIWNt
09. An in-depth look into the Tourism Field post Covid-19 – Some travelers will postpone their bigger trips planned originally in 2020 back to 2021. But they will still begin to plan and research those adventures in advance, especially with flexible cancellation policies from airlines, tour operators, cruise lines and various other travel suppliers. Read more via https://bit.ly/30T15R5
10. Ethiopian Airlines to Offer Ghana – US Special Commercial Flight – Ethiopian Airlines has informed the United States Embassy in Accra, Ghana, that it is laying on a special commercial flight from Ghana to Ethiopia. The flight, scheduled for Thursday, August 13, will depart from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) for Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).
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