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So many South Africans flooded into one country that it had to take away visa-free access
So many South Africans flooded into one country that it had to take away visa-free access Ireland ended visa-free access for South Africans in 2024, but is now being swamped by visa applications,...
‘Less numerous, less big, less polluting’: Cannes to ban cruise ships with over 1,000 passengers
The French Riviera hotspot will limit cruise ship access starting January 2026, capping vessel size and daily disembarkations to curb crowding and pollution. The French Riviera resort of Cannes is...
Oman Air officially joins oneworld
Oman Air has become the 15th member of the oneworld alliance. Reports of the Muscat-based carrier seeking to join oneworld first surfaced in 2021, and the speculation was confirmed in June 2022....
EU to ban airlines from charging extra for hand luggage: What does this mean for passengers?
Airlines will not be allowed to charge passengers any additional fees for carrying hand luggage on board. European Union lawmakers have voted to adopt a proposal that will allow air passengers to...
Emirates to add third daily Barcelona service
Emirates has announced plans to increase flights between Dubai and Barcelona. The Gulf carrier will add a third daily frequency from 26 October, from which date the schedules will be as follows:...
Qatar Airways CEO Issues Statement Following Doha Disruptions
Amid rising tension in the Middle East, Monday's shutdown of Qatari airspace led to significant disruptions for both Qatar Airways and Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH). Departures from Doha...
Travel warning: Thailand bans tourists from crossing land borders into Cambodia
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said that Thailand will boost screening at land borders and block departing tourists. Travellers in Thailand have been blocked from crossing over into Cambodia...
5 countries where the rand will take you far
Nedbank has highlighted five great countries South Africans can travel to in 2025, where the rand is stronger. South Africa’s rand has recently shown notable resilience, supported by a combination...
Qatar Airways Resumes Flights as State of Qatar Reopens Airspace, Now Passengers Urged to Brace for Delays as Recovery Operations Accelerate, This is the Latest Update
Qatar Airways resumes flights as skies over the State of Qatar finally reopen. The long-awaited return to air travel begins—but not without turbulence. Now, passengers are urged to brace for delays...