Via Twende Travel Advisory

09/11/2023

A list of some countries Zambians (holding a Zambian passport) can travel to without worrying about a visa.

1. Jamaica- 6 months maximum stay
2. Bahamas- 3 months maximum stay
3. Malaysia- 1 month maximum stay
4. Mauritius- 3 months maximum stay
5. Barbados- 6 months maximum stay
6. Singapore- 1 month maximum stay
7. Philippines- 1 month maximum stay
8. Trinidad and Tobago- 3 months maximum stay
9. Ecuador- 3 months maximum stay
10. Angola- 1 month maximum stay
11. Samoa (different from American Samoa)- 3 months maximum stay
12. Kenya- 3 months maximum stay
13. Gambia- 3 months maximum stay

If you looking for a holiday, you can visit these countries. All you need is a passport and a plane ticket there.

07/11/2023

Travel Tip:

Always ensure you have a return ticket (going and coming) if you plan on visiting another country on a visitor's visa. You will be denied boarding or entry into the country if you only have a one-way ticket.

13/06/2023

Flight rule 101

Before purchasing a flight ticket always ensure that your passport has at least 3 blank pages and is not expiring soon.

Always ensure that the names on the flight ticket you have paid for are correctly spelled and arranged.

28/12/2022

These are the parking fees at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. Terminal one is the old airport building and terminal two is the new airport building. At the moment Terminal one is for local travel and Terminal two is for international travel.

Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2023.

24/12/2022

FARE SEASONALITY

Airline ticket prices are determined by seasons (times when people move alot). There is high and low seasons. In the high season (mostly May to October) prices for tickets increase due to high demand. This is because many people especially western countries travel a lot during this period. In the low season (November to March, except for second half of December and first week of January which are considered to be high season) prices for tickets are low as demand for travel is less.

The low season is the best time to travel on a budget. If you traveling in the high season, its advisable to buy a ticket weeks or even months before the travel date so that you can get a cheaper fare.

However, always remember, the cheaper a ticket is the more expensive it becomes in case of date changes and refunds.

Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2023 to you.

03/12/2022

Ticketing Time Limit (TTL) is the time the airline gives as deadline for paying (issuing a flight ticket) before they cancel your reservation. Always ask for the ticketing time limit whenever you make a flight reservation and are not ready to pay for it. This will help you to plan accordingly and avoid dramatic price changes at the time you are ready to pay for your ticket.

13/11/2022

Did you know?

An airline flight ticket generally lasts for one year from the date it was purchased. You are required to use it within this period or it expires. A ticket cannot be extended for more than its validity unless with airline approval.

12/11/2022

Doha's Hamad International Airport expands with stunning indoor tropical garden ahead of Qatar 2022

The Orchard is an 6,000 sq metre indoor tropical garden located at the centre of the newly expanded terminal. One of its most attractive features is the 575 sq meter water feature which is an aquatic plant fitted into a sustainable bio pond, that will be the focal point for visitors at Hamad International Airport.

With a host of different flora, The ORCHARD features over 300 trees and more than 25,000 plants sourced from sustainable forests from around the world.

The unique design of the area allows trees and plants to easily adapt to the internal conditions and grow throughout the life of the airport - with natural light to create calming ambiance and promote a sense of wellbeing to all who venture inside.

https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/10/11/2022/hamad-international-airport-expands-with-stunning-indoor-tropical-garden-ahead-of-qatar-2022

12/11/2022

On a lighter note. 😂😂

07/11/2022

On the topic of Airport taxes, below are the taxes passengers pay at Zambian Airports and why they are to be paid.

1. PASSENGER SAFETY CHARGE (CODE IS H2): ENHANCEMENT OF SAFETY OF CIVIL AVIATION BY SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CRITICAL ELEMENTS OF SAFETY OVERSIGHT. RATE: LOCAL TRAVEL- USD 5.00 AND INTERNATIONAL- USD 10.00

2. AIR PASSENGER SERVICE CHARGE (CODE IS JI): FOR THE PROVISION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PASSENGER AIRPORT FACILITIES. RATE: LOCAL TRAVEL- USD 8.00 AND INTERNATIONAL- USD 25.00

3. CUTE (COMMON USE TERMINAL EQUIPMENT) AND CUSS (COMMON USE SELF SERVICE) CHARGE (CODE IS K2): PROVISION OF CUTE EQUIPMENT AT THE ZACL LUN AND LVI AIRPORTS. RATE: LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL IS USD 1.58

4. SECURITY CHARGE (CODE IS QJ): PROVISION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SECURITY SERVICES. RATE: LOCAL TRAVEL- USD 3.00 AND INTERBALTION- USD 5.00

5. AVIATION INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT CHARGE (CODE IS RM): ENHANCEMENT OF AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE IN ZAMBIA. RATE: LOCAL TRAVEL- USD 5.00 AND INTERNATIONAL- USD 10.00

05/11/2022

In the event that you have purchased a flight ticket and the airline cancels the flight due to operational reasons, they are obligated to put you on the next available flight or give you a full refund. However, this may not apply if the flight cancellation falls under whats known as 'force majeure' (Act of God- natural disaster, war, etc).

In an event of force majeure the airline will exercise discretion on how to handle the matter. Mostly they will only waive off the change penalty fee but will require you to pay for any differences in fare and taxes. They will only allow refunds for refundable tickets and not for the non-refundable tickets.

03/11/2022

Did You Know?

'No-Show' is a term used by airlines when a flight ticket holder does not show up at the check-in counter before the counter is closed. In simple terms it's when a traveler misses the flight they were supposed to get on. With some airlines, a No-show is considered when a passenger does not cancel his/her reservation before the check-in counters close (normally 30 minutes to flight departure), 3hrs before the flight departs or 24hrs before the flight departs.

Some airlines do not allow changes to or refunds of tickets if a traveler is a No-Show. The ticket is forfeited and you lose the money paid for it. Therefore, always check the rules of the ticket you are buying before paying for it.

03/11/2022

30/10/2022

DID YOU KNOW?

On Jan. 1, 1914, the world's first scheduled passenger airline service took off from St. Petersburg, FL(USA) and landed at its destination in Tampa, FL (USA), about 17 miles (27 kilometers) away. The airline was known as St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line.

The first flight's pilot was Tony Jannus and the first paying passenger was Abram C. Pheil, former mayor of St. Petersburg. The flight was 23 minute's long.

28/10/2022

A reckless pilot of Air Mukwai crashes into a tree. 😂😂.

This Luapula based airline is a public nuisance.

24/10/2022

Kenya Airways is a leading African airline and Kenya's national carrier. Kenya Airways takes pride in being at the fore front of connecting Africa to the world and the world to Africa.

Kenya Airways has invested in modernising operations through acquisition of modern aircrafts, the include the B787-8 Dreamliner and the new generation B737-800. Their on-board service is renowned.

The fly to 42 destinations, to 35 countries, and carry 4 million people every year.

Consider Kenya Airways on your next travel.

24/10/2022

Ethiopian Airlines Air hostesses.

Who are you flying with?

24/10/2022

It always pays to have a helping hand.