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
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 …
IAG Cargo Reaches 10 Million Vaccine Milestone, As It Supports Crown Agents And UNICEF Complete Key Shipments For Vaccine Equity
The International Airlines Group (IAG) said its cargo division has now transported over 10 million COVID vaccines, supporting global efforts in the fight against COVID-19. This includes a 4 million dose shipment to Abuja, Nigeria in collaboration with UNICEF and its COVAX initiative and 300,000 doses to Jamaica, donated by the UK government. According to IAG, the Abuja shipment, …
Europe’s Aviation Sector Launches Ambitious Plan To Reach Net Zero CO2 Emissions By 2050
Europe’s aviation sector recently unveiled its flagship sustainability initiative, Destination 2050 – A Route to Net Zero European Aviation. Driven by a new, independent report, it provides a vision and path for meaningful CO2 emission reduction efforts in Europe and globally. This follows recent climate commitments announced by the sector last November in the Round Table Report on the Recovery …




