Turkish Airlines to announce launch of Australian flights

Turkish Airlines to announce launch of Australian flights

Turkish Airlines intends to formally announce the start of flights between Australia and Istanbul this week, with Melbourne set to see the Star Alliance member’s debut by December – and there’s a chance Sydney could follow. Turkish Airlines Chairman Ahmet Bolat will...
Emirates customers in Paris can now access dedicated lounge

Emirates customers in Paris can now access dedicated lounge

UAE carrier Emirates has partnered with Extime in Paris Charles de Gaulle airport to offer premium travellers a new dedicated lounge in Terminal 1. It is one of the few carriers to have an exclusive space in Terminal 1 for its customers. The private lounge has a total...
Air travel in Africa: Costly flights hold the continent back

Air travel in Africa: Costly flights hold the continent back

Flying within Africa is more expensive than just about anywhere else in the world. Travellers pay higher ticket prices and more tax. It is often cheaper to fly to another continent than to another African country. For a quick comparison, flying from the German...
How to protect yourself from travel scams

How to protect yourself from travel scams

Summer travel season is in full swing, and cybersecurity experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are warning travelers to be on the lookout for increased risk of cyberattacks. With millions of people planning and booking travel online, scammers are eager to...
Air France reintroduces direct flights between Cape Town and Paris

Air France reintroduces direct flights between Cape Town and Paris

Air France is reintroducing seasonal direct flights between Paris and Cape Town, and tickets are currently on sale. The air carrier announced that it will offer direct flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) from...