SAA chief executive resigns

SAA chief executive resigns

Chief executive officer of South African Airways (SAA), John Lamola, has resigned, effective 30 April 2026. Following a board meeting, the Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, in her capacity as shareholder representative, together with the SAA Board, accepted the...
Ceasefire: Don’t expect cheaper fares soon

Ceasefire: Don’t expect cheaper fares soon

While crude oil prices saw a 15% decrease on Wednesday, following news of ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran, it is unlikely that South African travellers will see lower airfares and petrol prices any time soon, say experts. In the early hours of Wednesday...
Say goodbye to passports and boarding passes at airports

Say goodbye to passports and boarding passes at airports

South Africans and other people around the world could soon travel through airports without needing a physical passport or boarding pass. That is according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which has published the results of several digital...
Airlink targets Abuja flights

Airlink targets Abuja flights

Airlink has submitted an application to the International Air Services Licensing Council to operate seven return flights a week between Johannesburg and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, Nigeria. The airline’s new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft brings several...
The Best New Hotels around the World for April 2026

The Best New Hotels around the World for April 2026

A new wave of on-point hotels opened their doors around the world in March. It was another stellar month, from a Turks and Caicos stay beside a headline-grabbing beach, to a meticulously designed Kyoto property featuring suites with onsen-style baths, and (another)...