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. Government to halt repatriation of Ugandans to pave way for decongestion of quarantine centers – The government of Uganda will starting August 25, 2020 halt the repatriation exercise of Ugandans stuck abroad due to the Corona virus lockdown. According to Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Judith Nabakooba the move is intended to pave way for decongestion of quarantine centers with claims that center organisers are getting overwhelmed by the quarantined numbers well as new cases confirmed continue to grow worrying. Read more https://bit.ly/2YiWNQX
02. US REPATRIATION FLIGHTS: Brussels Airlines cancels Flight hours prior to Travel – Brussels Airlines last weekend called off a Repatriation flight from Entebbe International Airport to Brussels as scheduled to fly on Sunday 16th August 2020. The Brussels Airlines’ canceled flight came on short notice just hours prior to travel whilst most passengers had anticipated to travel between Entebbe International Airport and Brussels Airport where some could have connect flights to parts of the United States of America and the rest of the World. Read more https://bit.ly/3hhIO5r
03. Why business class in Airlines will bounce back strongly as travel demand gets peak – As travel picks up, after months of restrictions, we will see business class in high demand across many airlines. Now, more than ever, passengers are concerned about having personal space and avoiding contact with others. We will likely see more people forking out the extra cash to pay for business class, even when service remains reduced. Read more https://bit.ly/32e3zJa
Airlines have always touted their business class products for their privacy and space.
04. Visit Uganda: Why you need a memorable trip to Uganda – Although Uganda’s tourism has increased by 32 per cent in the last two years, Uganda still remains an unsung treasure of the African continent. It might not be as famous as Rwanda, Kenya or Botswana, but it’s undoubtable that Uganda is one of Africa’s most inspiring destinations. Read more https://bit.ly/2EgLylt
05. Did you know why a plane may divert to a different Airport, here’s what you ought to know – While airlines always do their best to get you from point A to point B, there are times when circumstances may cause an aircraft to divert to a different airport. With that in mind, we thought we would take a look at what might cause a plane to divert to an unexpected destination. Read more https://guide2uganda.ug/did-you-know-why-a-plane-may-divert-to-a-different-airport-heres-what-you-ought-to-know/
06. Gorilla Tracking in Uganda, an Adventure to Embark on – Currently, Uganda stands one of the three countries with Gorilla Trekking activities besides Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the entire world. There are close to 900 mountain gorillas globally and embarking on a gorilla trekking safari grants you an opportunity to interact with the most interesting and intelligent primates. Read more https://guide2uganda.ug/gorilla-tracking-in-uganda-an-adventure-to-embark-on/
07. Creating a contactless Airport for a post-pandemic Industry – In an effort to “flatten the curve” and curb the spread of Covid-19, countries around the world implemented border closures. The economic pain that ensued from the border closures, coupled with some recent gains at controlling the spread of the virus, have led to countries gradually opening their borders again in the hope of restarting the engines for their economies. Read more https://guide2uganda.ug/creating-a-contactless-airport-for-a-post-pandemic-industry/
08. INSIGHT: Airport Passengers Are Looking For A Smoother Experience – Mignon Buckingham, corporate strategy officer at Collinson, describes what the new normal might be for F&B and retail at airports, with expectations firmly set by frictionless and one-touch off-airport e-commerce experiences. In recent years developments in the traveller airport experience have been encouraging. Airport operators and concessions have invested heavily in new services and innovative new dining and retail experiences. Read more https://guide2uganda.ug/insight-airport-passengers-are-looking-for-a-smoother-experience/
09. Emirates Airline network increases to 75 with resumption of flights to 25th European city – Emirates Airline will resume passenger flights to Warsaw from 4 September starting with twice-a-week services, and increasing to three-a-week from 7 October. The resumption of flights to Warsaw will expand Emirates’ current network to 75 cities in September, offering travellers in the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific convenient connections via Dubai to the Polish capital. Read more https://guide2uganda.ug/emirates-airline-network-increases-to-75-with-resumption-of-flights-to-25th-european-city/
10. Qatar Airways refunds travelers, pays over USD $1.2 Billion to Customers Since March – Qatar Airways has paid out over USD $1.2 billion in refunds to almost 600,000 passengers since March, demonstrating its commitment to honoring its obligations to passengers who need to change their plans due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global travel. Read more https://guide2uganda.ug/qatar-airways-refunds-travelers-pays-over-usd-1-2-billion-to-customers-since-march/
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