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International giant opening new hotel in South Africa Hilton to expand in Southern Africa
Hilton is expanding its footprint in South Africa with the planned 2028 opening of the Hilton Garden Inn Polokwane in Limpopo. On 31 March 2026, Hilton announced accelerated growth across Africa,...
Singapore Airlines lines up premium economy ‘refresh’
While Singapore Airlines has all-new first class and business class suites on the way – with reports of pyjamas and caviar for the latter – the popular premium economy cabin isn’t being ignored....
Middle East Travel Alert as Conflict Widens and Air Routes Shift
The most immediate impact for travelers has been in the air. Since joint strikes on Iran at the end of February, large sections of Middle Eastern airspace have been intermittently closed or...
Singapore delays SAF levy amid Middle East conflict and rising fuel costs
Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is delaying its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy, which was originally due to take effect from 1...
Qatar Airways Continues to Restore Flight Network
Qatar Airways has published its latest revised schedule, reflecting the gradual increase in flights to and from Doha. The latest update, valid until 15 April 2026, provides additional frequencies to...
Air Congo Touches Down at OR Tambo: New Dawn for SA-DRC Connectivity
Under grey skies, fire engines unleashed twin arcs of water in the traditional salute as the striking blue-and-white jet, emblazoned with “AIR CONGO” and the DRC flag, taxied onto the wet apron....
European Airlines Expand Direct Flights To Asia And Africa As Travelers Avoid Middle East Hubs
European airlines are increasing direct service to parts of Asia and Africa as travelers pull back from itineraries that rely on Middle East stopovers, according to a Euronews report. The shift...
Singapore Airlines restarting Hangzhou flights from June 2026
Singapore Airlines has announced it will launch daily flights between Singapore and Hangzhou, China on 1st June 2026, marking the return to a city SIA last served in the 1990s, before pulling out...
Kenya Airways to add flights as Iran war pushes passenger demand to record 99%
Kenya’s national carrier is preparing to increase flight frequencies on several routes after a sharp surge in passenger demand, driven by travellers avoiding conflict-hit transit hubs in the Middle...