Avontoer Flights

17/04/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Juanita Marais, Janine Pretorius, Karabo KB Masuku

17/04/2025

🚩🚩
H2A workers.

14/04/2025

09/04/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Clinton James Watt, Shannon Gilson

09/04/2025

✈️⛵️🏖
Want to go on a honeymoon?
Don't know where to go on a holiday with your family?

Avontoer presents to you our very first HOLIDAY PACKAGE!!!🥳

We can also provide activities as well as shuttle services from the airport to your hotel and back! 🚕

04/04/2025

Adding to the previous post.

Travel Warnings Add to Airline Woes

As if the tariff issues weren’t enough, the airline sector is also facing a wave of travel warnings from European countries such as the UK, Germany, France, Canada, and others. These warnings, which are mainly related to tightening U.S. immigration policies, have created uncertainty for travelers and added another layer of complexity for airlines trying to manage demand.

Countries like Portugal, the UK, and Norway have updated their travel advisories for the U.S., urging caution for travelers concerned about the stricter immigration enforcement policies. The recent changes in U.S. immigration laws, particularly those affecting travelers with gender identity discrepancies, have prompted these countries to advise their citizens to be prepared for potential complications at U.S. borders, such as increased scrutiny, delays, or even denial of entry.

This shift in travel advisories has led to a reduction in bookings for U.S. destinations from international travelers, further exacerbating the downturn in airline stock prices. With fewer overseas visitors expected, airlines could face challenges in maintaining profitable routes.

04/04/2025

Just FYI

The airline industry is facing significant turbulence as major U.S. carriers like American, United, Delta, and JetBlue falter amid a combination of new U.S. tariffs and growing travel alerts from key European nations. Shares of these airlines have seen steep losses as investors grapple with the fallout from tariffs that are expected to dampen travel demand and raise operational costs. At the same time, countries including Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, Portugal, Ireland, the UK, France, Norway, and Denmark have issued travel warnings for the U.S., further complicating the outlook for the aviation sector. With these combined pressures, the airline industry is bracing for a rough road ahead, as both international travel concerns and increased operational costs could significantly disrupt the sector.

25/03/2025

FYI

All clients in the US: please take note! Be sure to carry proof of your legal status in the States at all times.
Get your I-94 (Travel History) to ensure you have what is needed & keep proof of legal transfer status handy at all times too.
https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/home

21/03/2025

Our weekly Fun Fact;

Understanding V1 Speed and Runway Conditions ✈

Did you know that runway conditions play a crucial role in determining an aircraft’s V1 speed?

✅ V1 is the takeoff decision speed—once the aircraft reaches this speed, a takeoff must continue even if an engine fails.

➡ On a dry runway, braking efficiency is higher, allowing for a higher V1 speed and a shorter stopping distance in case of an aborted takeoff.

🌧 On a wet runway, reduced friction means a lower V1 speed is required, but it also results in a longer stopping distance, making rejected takeoffs riskier.

This is why pilots and flight planners carefully calculate V1 based on weather and runway conditions to ensure safe takeoffs!