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South Africans flying to the Netherlands won’t be forced to wear a mask – but will on their return
Dutch airline KLM is the latest to drop its face mask mandate, allowing passengers from South Africa and other parts of the world the option to mask up when flying to the Netherlands. The same isn't...
Airlines blast Heathrow’s fee-hikes
Airlines using Heathrow have reacted sharply to Heathrow Airport’s proposed inflation-busting airport fee increases while the airline industry is still reeling from two years of decimation due to...
The longest glass-bottom bridge in the world has opened to tourists – but would you dare?
A huge glass bridge claiming to be the longest in the world has opened 0- but it’s only for the brave. Vietnam’s Bach Long pedestrian bridge – whose name translates to “white dragon” — is 632m...
Iata backs mask-free air travel
IATA has welcomed new guidance from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) removing the recommendation for masks in-flight. EASA’s updated Aviation Health Safety Protocol, published May 11,...
SAA – taxpayers still to cough up R8,4bn
The DPE confirmed last week that SAA’s historic debt of R8,4bn (initially stated as R3bn in the business rescue plan) will be the responsibility of government, despite the currently pending sale...
OR Tambo jet fuel supply stable, emergency supply measures developed – ACSA
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is implementing several emergency measures to secure a sustainable supply of jet fuel at the OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA), in Johannesburg, and to...
Delta doubles its JNB flights!
Delta Air Lines has announced that it will take its Johannesburg frequency from three to six flights a week, with effect from May 25. A Delta spokesperson told Travel News the additional flights had...
#ATMDubai: SA Tourism, Emirates sign MoU to boost visitor arrivals
South African Tourism and Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote tourism and boost visitor arrivals and inbound traffic to South Africa from key markets across...
New COVID regulations published – Good news for families
ASATA is delighted with last night’s announcement that families with children between the ages of five and 12 years no longer need to provide a negative PCR test when returning to South Africa....