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BREAKING NEWS: Zanzibar – green or red light?
Tanzania yesterday (May 3) issued a new travel advisory, for fear of COVID-19 variants spreading within the country. Operators, still in upheaval over Mango’s recent suspension of the route between...
Mango – uncertainty is the only certainty
Mango’s brief announcement on Friday that it would continue to operate as normal from Saturday, May 1, has left a multitude of unanswered questions about the future of the airline and its funding....
Israel has banned its citizens from travelling to SA – and halted a vaccinated-tourists plan
Israel has tightened its international travel regulations, which now prevent citizens from visiting South Africa and require returning residents to quarantine for up to two-weeks. The new...
SAA emerges from Business Rescue
SAA’s business rescue practitioners (BRPs) have filed a notice of substantial implementation with the CIPC that effectively brings to an end the airline’s 17 months in business rescue....
Turkey prepares for lockdown
Turkey will enter its first full lockdown at 19h00 on April 29, and restrictions will be effective until May 17, BBC News reports.Except for essential shopping and urgent medical treatment, people...
Mango flights suspended
Mango airlines flights have been grounded. Airports Company South Africa has suspended the airline's flights due to non-payment. The two parties are in talks, however, passengers will be left...
Travel restrictions hit South Africa as parts of the world begin to open up
As the world looks to resume international travel again, South Africa is facing increased restrictions due to concerns around the country’s 501Y.V2 variant of Covid-19. This week, Belgium said that...
Mango Airlines customers experience flight delays, uncertainty
Mango Airlines has apologised for Wednesday morning’s flight interruptions and delays. “We are currently working on a solution and will be back at the counters and hope to clear the delays as soon...
HM brings back Maldives direct flights
Air Seychelles is bringing back its flights connecting Johannesburg and Maldives due to popular demand. The weekly service will run from June to October and again in December and January. According...