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Turkish Airlines expands SA network with more Istanbul flights
Turkish Airlines is adding three weekly flights each to Johannesburg and Cape Town from late October 2026, increasing connectivity between South Africa and Türkiye while expanding access to its...
Before you fly, check this new rule affecting phones, laptops and power banks
Passengers travelling with lithium-ion battery-powered devices are being urged to familiarise themselves with updated air travel requirements aimed at reducing the risks of smoke, fire and heat at...
The hotel named the best in South Africa
One&Only Cape Town has been named South Africa’s leading eco-friendly hotel in the inaugural TourismX Eco-Friendly Hotels Index. The hotel took the top position in the index, which ranks South...
New R500 visa fee officially introduced in South Africa
New R500 visa fee officially introduced in South Africa The Department of Home Affairs has officially introduced a new R500 fee for processing the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). The fee...
SAA suspends acting CEO four months after appointment
South African Airways acting group CEO Matshela Seshibe has been suspended from his duties pending the outcome of an internal investigation, reportedly related to his time as chief executive of...
Airlink adds Doha through Qatar Airways codeshare
Airlink is expanding its network through an expanded codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways, placing its 4Z code on Qatar Airways-operated flights between South Africa and Doha from 31 August 2026....
Tourists rush to Mount Etna as Italian volcano erupts
Spectacular images of lava flowing down the slopes of an erupting Mount Etna have drawn flocks of tourists to the Italian volcano - to the worry of local guides. The tallest active volcano in...
Emirates Will Begin Flying To Kinshasa
According to the bastion of airline schedule changes, Aeroroutes, Emirates has scheduled its first-ever passenger service to Kinshasa. This is the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which...
Royal Caribbean Doubles Down on Asia and Australia With Four Ships
The Asian and Australian cruise markets are sailing full speed ahead and Royal Caribbean is taking advantage of that interest by expanding its 2027-2028 Asia-Pacific season with three ships: Ovation...