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New airline and direct route to Europe for South Africa
Air Belgium has touched down in South Africa for the first time – and with the launch of its new air service between Brussels, Johannesburg and Cape Town, the airline offers travellers direct access...
Hong Kong could announce quarantine-free travel this week
Hong Kong could detail plans to end hotel quarantine for inbound travelers in a move designed to trumpet the financial hub’s revival The announcement could come as soon as this week with arrivals...
SA Express enters final liquidation, unopposed
State-owned entity (SOE) SA Express will never take off again. On Wednesday the South Gauteng High Court granted the final liquidation order, which was handed down without opposition. SA Express was...
New Zealand Eliminates Vaccine, Testing Requirements for Travel — What to Know
New Zealand has eliminated all COVID-19-related travel restrictions and testing requirements, marking the end of what was once some of the strictest pandemic-era rules in the world. Prime Minister...
Emirates and United partner up to give travellers more destinations to choose from
Emirates and United have announced that they have partnered up in a historic commercial agreement. It will enhance each airline’s network and see their customers get easier access to hundreds of new...
New York declares state of emergency over polio
The governor of New York has declared a state of emergency over polio as evidence emerges that the virus is spreading across the state. Health officials say wastewater samples in New York City and...
Japan to Fully Reopen to Tourists Despite Record Covid-19 Cases in August
The government of Japan is planning to fully reopen the country to international tourism, perhaps as early as October, according to reports from Nikkei Asia and the Fuji News Network, despite the...
Brussels Airlines launches ‘baggage drop-off’ system
Passengers of airlines within the Lufthansa Group can now check-in their own baggage at Brussels airport. The system, which was gradually rolled out by Brussels Airlines over the summer holidays, is...
Doha’s Hamad International opens second airport hotel
Doha’s Hamad International airport (HIA) has opened a second hotel within its transit areas. The 100-room Oryx Garden Hotel is located in the North Plaza, with guests able to use the passenger train...