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Travelling to Japan in 2026? Here are the new taxes and price hikes you need to know about
If you are visiting Japan this year, you should consider budgeting a bit extra for your trip. Despite the yen remaining low, the country has introduced new tourist taxes and price hikes that will...
Virgin Atlantic speeds up introduction of Starlink Wi-Fi across fleet
Virgin Atlantic is accelerating the introduction of superfast Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire fleet. The free, high-speed connectivity is due to be available on all the airline’s Airbus A350s by...
Cathay Pacific to cut flights from mid-May to end-June as jet fuel prices surge
Cathay Pacific Airways said on Saturday it will cut some flights from mid-May until the end of June, citing soaring jet fuel costs triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The airline...
Major airport to implement new power bank limit for hand luggage
A major international airport is set to implement new rules on bringing power banks on board in hand luggage - as soon as next week. From 15 April 2026, passengers departing from Singapore can carry...
Uber to Acquire Blacklane in Push Into Luxury Travel Market
Ride-hailing giant Uber looks set to expand its foothold in the luxury travel market following its recent agreement to acquire Blacklane, a German-based global booking platform that connects users...
Dubai Cuts Foreign Airlines To One Daily Flight While Emirates Flies On
With the ongoing conflict in the Middle East hitting the six-week mark since its outbreak, the global aviation industry remains affected by uncertainty in the region. Sources report that Dubai has...
SAA chief executive resigns
Chief executive officer of South African Airways (SAA), John Lamola, has resigned, effective 30 April 2026. Following a board meeting, the Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, in her capacity as...
Ceasefire: Don’t expect cheaper fares soon
While crude oil prices saw a 15% decrease on Wednesday, following news of ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran, it is unlikely that South African travellers will see lower airfares and...
Say goodbye to passports and boarding passes at airports
South Africans and other people around the world could soon travel through airports without needing a physical passport or boarding pass. That is according to the International Air Transport...