KLM to trial buy on board service

KLM to trial buy on board service

Recently I started a forum thread regarding KLM adopting a buy on board service (BoB) for short-haul flights. And I can now confirm that KLM will trial BoB from mid-February 2025. Telegraaf.nl reports that the economy class trial will initially cover flights on three...
South African Airways flights resume

South African Airways flights resume

South African Airways has returned to its normal flight schedule after more than 100 striking pilots secured a pay increase from the airline and returned to work, spokesperson Vimla Maistry said by phone on Sunday. Unionised pilots for the airline went on strike on...
Trouble for airlines over flight prices in South Africa

Trouble for airlines over flight prices in South Africa

The South African aviation industry is under pressure, with members of parliament calling for an inquiry into high ticket prices. Parliament Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition said that the Competition Commission should investigate South African...
SAA flights on major routes affected amid pilots’ strike

SAA flights on major routes affected amid pilots’ strike

South African Airways (SAA) flights on all major domestic and regional routes have been affected as a result of a pilots’ strike that kicked off on Thursday following deadlocked wage talks. In a travel advisory issued to stakeholders, SAA said the strike would...