BA’s back in the Mother City

BA’s back in the Mother City

The City of Cape Town welcomed British Airways back yesterday (November 3) as the first flight of the airline’s London-Cape Town service touched down at Cape Town International Airport. BA’s long-awaited return comes soon after Lufthansa recently returned to the...
Israel – vax date now critical for tourists

Israel – vax date now critical for tourists

Israel’s borders opened on November 1 to tourists who have received their last dose of vaccine within a certain time period. South Africans, and others, will no longer need permits to enter from that date. The government said in a statement that travellers from any...
Emirates reopens CPT lounge

Emirates reopens CPT lounge

The Emirates Lounge at Cape Town International Airport reopens today, November 3. The two-level lounge is located in the northern end of the international departures terminal and has views of the airfield. The reception and seating areas, business centre, restrooms...
Understanding the Thailand Sandbox

Understanding the Thailand Sandbox

After 20 months of border closures, Thailand has opened its borders to vaccinated international tourists, with no quarantine necessary. This was announced by Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, at WTM London earlier this week. But an...
SAA washes its hands of Mango

SAA washes its hands of Mango

Mango Airlines’ business rescue practitioner, Sipho Sono, has proposed that the airline’s operations should be resumed as soon as possible, ideally by December, to take advantage of demand in the market and, importantly, to ensure the LCC preserves its route rights...
Airlink will trial Travel Pass

Airlink will trial Travel Pass

In a great leap forward for aviation and health in the region, Airlink is to become the first carrier in Southern Africa to trial the Iata Travel Pass, a secure digital smartphone app that allows passengers to provide accurate information on their COVID-19 health...