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Excitement as RwandAir begins direct flight to Paris
There is excitement in the air as Africa’s fast-growing airline, RwandAir is scheduled to launch its new direct flights to the dazzling French capital of Paris for the first time on 27 June. The...
US hikes tourist, student visa fee effective 30 May, check details
With effect from 30 May 2023, the United States increased some nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application processing costs, making student and tourist visas more expensive, as per US State Department. The...
Etihad debuts unlimited and free inflight social media messaging access
UAE national carrier, Etihad Airways, has launched unlimited and free inflight social media messaging access on its widebody fleet. By way of its Wi-Fly Chat packages, everyone flying on those...
Northern Thailand’s air pollution becoming a tourism issue
High pollution levels in Thailand’s northern city of Chiang Mai and surrounding provinces are keeping tourists away and alarming locals, with the government on Monday, April 10, urging residents to...
The best local airline to fly if you want to arrive on time – with a clear winner and loser
When buying tickets on South Africa's domestic airlines, pricing is likely the factor of most importance. But even the joy of bagging the cheapest airfare can't erase the pain of airport delays....
The FBI Just Issued a Warning About Using Public Phone Charging Stations — What to Know
The FBI is reminding travelers to beware of free, public charging stations that offer a seemingly convenient solution to a dead phone battery or device. “Avoid using free charging stations in...
Qatar Airways to resume flights to Birmingham
Qatar Airways will resume daily flights between Doha and Birmingham, England from 6 July as part of its 2023 summer schedule. Flights will depart the carrier’s Doha hub at 08:05 on Monday,...
Turkish Airlines to offer free inflight messaging
Turkish Airlines will introduce ‘free and limitless’ messaging services to passengers on international flights, the carrier announced this month. The carrier plans to launch the unlimited messaging...
Zanzibar reassures travellers that it’s safe for travel with no recorded cases of Marburg virus
Zanzibar’s Ministry of Tourism and Heritage issued a statement reassuring the international community and travellers that it was open for business and it was closely monitoring the situation after...