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FlyNamibia is set to extend its regional network in Southern Africa
According to news reports from Namibia, regional carrier FlyNamibia is planing to introduce scheduled flights between Windhoek and Luanda in Angola and between Windhoek and Victoria Falls in...
Tourist taxes: All of the countries you will have to pay to enter in 2023
Travel has well and truly bounced back since the pandemic, buoying tourist destinations that were crippled by restrictions and closures. But some popular destinations are once again reeling under...
Competition watchdog approves SAA, Takatso deal – but bars minority shareholders, retrenchments
The Competition Tribunal has approved Takatso Aviation's proposed acquisition of a 51% stake in South African Airways, but has given conditions - including a moratorium on retrenchments as, well as...
Another Major City Has Just Banned Cruise Ships: Here’s Why
The ban is the latest step in the endeavor to clean up the city. Prior measures include restricting marijuana use in the city’s Red Light District and even pleading with male travelers who planned...
Iberia Joins British Airways and Qatar Airways to Expand the World’s Largest Airline Joint Business
Iberia Joins British Airways and Qatar Airways to Expand the World’s Largest Airline Joint Business Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Iberia, the national carriers of Qatar, the United Kingdom,...
Cathay Pacific to reopen Taipei, San Francisco lounges
Having reopened all five of its Hong Kong lounges, Cathay Pacific has slated its lounges at Taipei and San Francisco as the next to unlock their doors. It’s welcome news for Cathay and Oneworld...
Emirates to introduce meal pre-ordering service on London flights
Emirates is launching a new option for business class passengers to pre-select their inflight meal before they fly. The pre-ordering initiative will be rolled out from 25 July on all flights between...
South African flight costs doubled since 2020 – Lift CEO
Lift CEO Jonathan Ayache said costs to operate flights have more than doubled since the airline launched in 2020. He told Classic Business that the local airline industry has yet to recover from the...
Airlink unveils its new glamorous and stylish black E-jet
Airlink, Southern Africa’s independent and privately owned regional airline, has unveiled a distinctive special-liveried new addition to its fleet. The airline is always striving to be among the...