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“Child-free zones”: Which airlines guarantee a child free flight?
Air travel can be a source of excitement and much needed time out, but it can also be a frustrating experience for passengers seeking a quiet and peaceful journey who end up next to a screaming baby...
UK visas are about to get a lot more expensive for South Africans
UK visas are about to get a lot more expensive for South Africans Visa fees for those outside of the UK, including South Africans, will be significantly increased due to public sector wage increases...
Turkish Airlines to announce launch of Australian flights
Turkish Airlines intends to formally announce the start of flights between Australia and Istanbul this week, with Melbourne set to see the Star Alliance member’s debut by December – and there’s a...
Brussels Airlines welcomes passengers travelling to Africa in fully renewed Sunrise Lounge
Brussels, July 6th, 2023 - As from Friday July 7th, Brussels Airlines’ long-haul business class passengers travelling to Sub-Saharan Africa can enjoy a fully renovated Sunrise Lounge in the T-zone...
Emirates customers in Paris can now access dedicated lounge
UAE carrier Emirates has partnered with Extime in Paris Charles de Gaulle airport to offer premium travellers a new dedicated lounge in Terminal 1. It is one of the few carriers to have an exclusive...
Air travel in Africa: Costly flights hold the continent back
Flying within Africa is more expensive than just about anywhere else in the world. Travellers pay higher ticket prices and more tax. It is often cheaper to fly to another continent than to another...
How to protect yourself from travel scams
Summer travel season is in full swing, and cybersecurity experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are warning travelers to be on the lookout for increased risk of cyberattacks. With...
Air France reintroduces direct flights between Cape Town and Paris
Air France is reintroducing seasonal direct flights between Paris and Cape Town, and tickets are currently on sale. The air carrier announced that it will offer direct flights between Cape Town...
Flight-free summer holidays: Trains are cheaper than planes on these exciting European journeys
Beat the summer's soaring flight prices by taking one of these train journeys. As holidaymakers ditch airports and the accompanying hassles, delays and expense, European rail is their alternative of...