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Table Mountain upgrade: New universal access walkway welcomes wheelchairs and families
Improving access to the summit of Table Mountain has always been a priority for locals who know how tricky that rocky terrain can be for many visitors. While the views from the top are world-class,...
JW Marriott Opens Bookings For Mount Kenya Safari Retreat
Reservations have opened for the JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp, a luxury retreat situated within one of Kenya’s oldest private rhino sanctuaries. Owned and operated by Lazizi...
Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3 is opening. Here’s what to expect
Airlines in Terminal 2 will move operations to the new building over the next three months. Frankfurt Airport is among the busiest airports in the world for international travellers, with more...
Fuel Price Crisis: This Major Airline Just Cut 20,000 Summer Flights
German flag carrier Lufthansa has announced that it has cut 20,000 short-haul flights from its summer program across the wider Lufthansa Group in response to the rising fuel prices that have become...
Ethiopian Airlines Strengthens Dreamliner Fleet with Six New Long-Haul Aircraft
Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed an order for six additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft as the continent's largest carrier continues expanding its intercontinental network from Addis Ababa....
WTAAA calls for transparency on airline-imposed surcharges
The World Travel Agents Associations Alliance (WTAAA) is calling on airlines to adopt a more transparent and collaborative approach to airline-imposed surcharges. In its statement, the WTAAA notes...
Qatar allows for gradual return of foreign airlines as Iran ceasefire holds
Qatar is welcoming the return of foreign airlines to Doha after the country’s Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) opened the skies to overseas carriers. On April 20, 2026, the QCAA issued a...
Etihad Airways unveils six new destinations, expanding footprint across the Africa continent.
Etihad Airways announced a significant expansion of its Africa network, adding new routes to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ghana, Nigeria and Zimbabwe from Abu Dhabi, as part of its...
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...