Covid-19: UAE among countries added to UK’s travel ban list

Covid-19: UAE among countries added to UK’s travel ban list

The measure, aimed at stopping the spread of the South African variant, comes into force from 13:00 on Friday. British, Irish and third country nationals with residence rights in the UK will be allowed to enter but must self-isolate for 10 days at home. A number of...
Early restart for SAA unlikely

Early restart for SAA unlikely

While announcing the last R10,5bn bailout for SAA last year, the Department of Public Enterprises simultaneously said the airline would be relaunched in the first half of 2021. But industry observers are sceptical. Travel News contacted SAA’s business rescue...
Qatar and Mango sign interline agreement

Qatar and Mango sign interline agreement

Qatar Airways has signed an interline agreement with Mango, further expanding its presence in South Africa. The agreement with Mango will provide the Gulf carrier’s passengers with connectivity via Johannesburg and Cape Town to Zanzibar, and the South African...
Israel bans all visitors

Israel bans all visitors

In an extraordinary and unprecedented move, Israel has closed Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, and barred all flights from entering or leaving the country until the ban is reviewed on January 31. According to Israeli press, the move is due to fears of faster-spreading,...
Germany updates restrictions for SA travellers

Germany updates restrictions for SA travellers

Although Germany lifted the temporary ban on travellers from South Africa on January 14, South Africa is still considered a high-risk country and is designated a Level-3 risk area. Travel to Germany is still discouraged and only allowed if certain conditions apply....