Travel News and Updates
We have a dedicated team with their fingers on the pulse of the travel industry, who sift through the latest industry news and select the information that is most relevant to our clients.
Eswatini Air touches down in the Zulu kingdom
Just months after launching direct flights from Manzini to Johannesburg, the first Eswatini Air flight from Manzini landed at King Shaka International Airport in Durban. A 50-seater aircraft with...
WHO declares end to COVID global health emergency
LONDON, May 5 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization ended the global emergency status for COVID-19 on Friday more than three years after its original declaration, and said countries should now...
Bali flags less tourists and foreigners joining queue to gain access to holiday island
Bali’s governor wants to put a cap on tourist numbers which could see holiday-makers need to join a queue up to a year in advance to gain entry to the popular island. Bali Governor Wayan Koster told...
Emirates and Etihad interline for the first time
Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their interline agreement and provide travellers additional itinerary options when visiting the UAE....
Air fares soar above inflation as carriers cash in on travel demand
Air fares are rising at more than twice the rate of inflation, as carriers cash in on soaring demand for travel that has defied broader economic headwinds. Average ticket prices on more than 600 of...
Proflight Zambia Launches First Ever Direct Route Between Lusaka and Cape Town
Proflight Zambia, a leading Zambian airline, has announced the launch of its new direct flights between Lusaka and Cape Town. This marks the first ever direct route between the two cities....
Airlink adds new route between Mbombela and Victoria Falls
"The new service to Victoria Falls expands our direct connections between Southern Africa’s prime tourist attractions, i.e. the Kruger National Park and surrounds, Victoria Falls as well as Cape...
Etihad unveils new business studio product
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is showcasing a suite of new products and enhancements at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai this week. The airline revealed the new...
Turkish Airlines plans flights to Sydney or Melbourne this year
Turkish Airlines intends to launch flights from Istanbul to either Sydney or Melbourne by the end of 2023, with plans to serve both cities as the market develops – and right now, Melbourne appears...