Kenya entry – no more PCR tests

Kenya entry – no more PCR tests

The government of Kenya has now scrapped the PCR test requirement for vaccinated incoming visitors. However, vaccinated travellers from South Africa and certain other African countries should note that despite the removal of the PCR requirement, they are treated...
TIC – no cover for Russia, Belarus, Ukraine

TIC – no cover for Russia, Belarus, Ukraine

Travel Insurance Consultants (TIC), the largest travel insurance company in South Africa, is the latest travel company to respond to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, and has suspended all travel insurance policies for Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus until further notice. The...
Comair grounded for a third day

Comair grounded for a third day

Comair has sent out a notice to the trade advising that it has had to cancel its flights for Tuesday, March 15, with the indefinite suspension by the SACAA of its operating licence until such time as the CAA has had time to review and satisfy itself that the items it...
Vietnam to reopen early to tourists

Vietnam to reopen early to tourists

The Vietnam Ministry of Tourism has confirmed that the country will fully reopen to international tourists on March 15, and lift almost all COVID-19-related restrictions on the same day. The reopening is scheduled a whole three months earlier than originally planned....
United applies for Washington-Cape Town route

United applies for Washington-Cape Town route

UNITED Airlines has applied for regulatory approval in the US and South Africa to introduce year-round flights between Cape Town and Washington DC, starting with three flights per week. It is not known how long the approval process will take. United said it hoped to...