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Aviation disruptions threaten SA’s economic recovery
A recent power outage at Cape Town International Airport caused significant delays and diversions for local and international airlines, impacting operations and finances. This issue and the Air...
Hong Kong Airport’s new smartphone tech promises bag drops in under a minute
Hong Kong International (HKIA) has launched a new Smartphone Express Bag Drop Service, which it says will reduce the amount of time it takes customers to drop their bags at the airport. The service...
Japan opens e-visa system to foreign tourists
Japan has announced that its electronic visa (e-visa) system is now open to tourists from a number of countries around the world Nationals and residents of Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi...
KQ deploys more Dreamliner on South African routes
Kenya Airways is set to enhance its service offerings in Southern and Central Africa in the wake of rising passenger demand on these routes. The Nairobi-based carrier plans to deploy high-capacity...
Emirates‘ in-flight meals pre-ordering service now available across all German gateways
Expanding the restaurant-above-the-clouds experience: Emirates‘ Business Class passengers can now select their hot main meal between 14 days and 24 hours before departure across the airline’s all...
Mass protest on Spanish island Mallorca calls for ‘limits on tourism’
Thousands of people took to the streets to protest against mass tourism on the island of Mallorca on Sunday as pushback against holidaymakers in Spain continued. The demonstration calling for limits...
Turkish Airlines reveals new business class suite
Turkish Airlines has unveiled its new business class suite at Farnborough Airshow, set to feature on the carrier’s transcontinental flights. The new Crystal Business Class suite features seats with...
Frankfurt airport suspends flights after climate protesters block runways
Germany’s busiest airport temporarily suspended flights on Thursday after climate activists glued themselves to the tarmac in a protest against the use of fossil fuels. The airport, used by nearly...
Businesses in Japan consider charging tourists more amid surge in visitors
Businesses in Japan are considering a dual pricing system for foreign tourists and local people amid a surge in inbound visitors and the continued weakness of the yen. The head of the Hokkaido...