AASA Breathes Sigh Of Relief As UK Reverses Travel Restrictions

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The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) said it is relieved that the UK has decided to relax the travel restrictions that were hastily imposed on South Africa and other Southern African countries following the announcement of the identification of the Omicron variant by South African scientists last month. Aaron Munetsi, AASA CEO said: “It was clear from the start …

AASA Urges UK Govt To Reconsider Decision To “Red List” Several Southern African Countries

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The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has urged the UK Government to rescind its decision to place  South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Eswatini back onto its “Red List” of countries to which it imposes severe travel restrictions and quarantines. Aaron Munetsi, AASA CEO said: “While we respect every nation’s sovereign right to implement whatever measures it sees …