SAA deal signed

SAA deal signed

The Department of Public Enterprise (DPE) has finally signed an agreement for the sale of 51% of SAA to strategic equity partner, Takatso Consortium, says the Ministry in the Presidency following a Cabinet meeting on February 23. The signing took place after eight...
QR joins Avios loyalty scheme

QR joins Avios loyalty scheme

Qatar Airways is to adopt Avios as its loyalty rewards programme from late March this year. The airline made the announcement on February 22. All Privilege Club members will experience a seamless transition into the new reward currency, with clients’ existing Qmiles...
Durban-Harare route launched

Durban-Harare route launched

Airlink will launch scheduled direct services between Durban and Harare from April 5. The direct flights will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Flights from Durban depart at 10h30, arriving in Harare at 12h40. The return service leaves Harare at 13h20,...
At last, SA tourists may go to Italy

At last, SA tourists may go to Italy

Italy has finally loosened the restrictions on “third countries” (non-EU countries) entering the country – from March 1, it will allow EU and non-EU arrivals under the same rules. This means travellers may enter for reasons of VFR or pure tourism, and no pre-travel...
Airlink joins loyalty programme

Airlink joins loyalty programme

Airlink has partnered with Legacy Lifestyle, a loyalty programme. This means Airlink’s passengers can now earn CashBack rewards when they fly on all the carrier’s flights, irrespective of the type of ticket or the class booked. Airlink CEO Rodger Foster said: “We are...
QR reverses on visors for African pax

QR reverses on visors for African pax

Following a report in Business Insider South Africa (quickly picked up by South Africa’s consumer press), a controversy quickly erupted over the fact that passengers from South Africa, Zambia and Mozambique were being singled out and made to wear more protective...