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....
Middle Eastern carriers first to adopt Iata travel pass

Middle Eastern carriers first to adopt Iata travel pass

Iata is partnering with Emirates and Etihad Airways as some of the first airlines in the world to trial the Iata Travel Pass – a mobile app to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for COVID-19 testing or...