Cathay Pacific to Again Hike Fuel Surcharges

Cathay Pacific to Again Hike Fuel Surcharges

Cathay Pacific on Aug. 1 will increase its passenger fuel surcharges by as much as 41 percent, the carrier announced Friday, citing jet fuel price increases “due to the escalation of tensions in the Middle East.” The surcharge on flights operated by Cathay...
High fuel costs could leave more planes grounded this winter

High fuel costs could leave more planes grounded this winter

European and US airlines could remove more frequencies in the winter and ground more aircraft than usual as high fuel costs make weaker services uneconomic, aviation analyst John Strickland has warned. Strickland, who heads up JLS Consulting, made the prediction...
Some good news for South African passport holders

Some good news for South African passport holders

South Africa remains the only African nation whose citizens can apply for a Japanese tourist visa through Japan’s electronic visa (eVisa) system. This simplifies the visa application process for South Africans planning on travelling to Japan, one of Asia’s largest...