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Covid-19: Emirates extends flight ban for passengers to South Africa
Flights will now remain suspended till February 12, 2021. Emirates airline has extended the suspension of its passenger flights to South Africa to February 12, 2021. The Dubai-based carrier had...
Covid-19: UAE among countries added to UK’s travel ban list
The measure, aimed at stopping the spread of the South African variant, comes into force from 13:00 on Friday. British, Irish and third country nationals with residence rights in the UK will be...
Early restart for SAA unlikely
While announcing the last R10,5bn bailout for SAA last year, the Department of Public Enterprises simultaneously said the airline would be relaunched in the first half of 2021. But industry...
Travel update: South Africans no longer have visa-free entry to Ireland
The Republic of Ireland has long been a favourite destination for South Africans. This is thanks to its cheerful people, the spectacular beauty of the Irish countryside, the famous Guinness Beer and...
Qatar and Mango sign interline agreement
Qatar Airways has signed an interline agreement with Mango, further expanding its presence in South Africa. The agreement with Mango will provide the Gulf carrier’s passengers with connectivity via...
Israel bans all visitors
In an extraordinary and unprecedented move, Israel has closed Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, and barred all flights from entering or leaving the country until the ban is reviewed on January 31....
Germany updates restrictions for SA travellers
Although Germany lifted the temporary ban on travellers from South Africa on January 14, South Africa is still considered a high-risk country and is designated a Level-3 risk area. Travel to Germany...
Biden to impose South Africa travel ban to combat new Covid-19 variant -CDC
US President Joe Biden will impose a ban on most non-U.S. citizens entering the country who have recently been in South Africa starting Saturday in a bid to contain the spread of a new variant of...
Middle Eastern carriers first to adopt Iata travel pass
Iata is partnering with Emirates and Etihad Airways as some of the first airlines in the world to trial the Iata Travel Pass – a mobile app to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel...