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Airports company SA faces backlash over refuelling crisis amid calls for better communication
Airports Company South Africa issued a belated apology on Tuesday, 10 December 2024, for the recent “refuelling disruptions” at OR Tambo International Airport, which affected about 177 flights and...
KLM to trial buy on board service
Recently I started a forum thread regarding KLM adopting a buy on board service (BoB) for short-haul flights. And I can now confirm that KLM will trial BoB from mid-February 2025. Telegraaf.nl...
South African Airways flights resume
South African Airways has returned to its normal flight schedule after more than 100 striking pilots secured a pay increase from the airline and returned to work, spokesperson Vimla Maistry said by...
Trouble for airlines over flight prices in South Africa
The South African aviation industry is under pressure, with members of parliament calling for an inquiry into high ticket prices. Parliament Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition...
SAA flights on major routes affected amid pilots’ strike
South African Airways (SAA) flights on all major domestic and regional routes have been affected as a result of a pilots' strike that kicked off on Thursday following deadlocked wage talks. In a...
Air France-KLM partners with Airlink to boost Southern Africa travel
Air France-KLM has entered into a codeshare agreement with South African airline Airlink, broadening travel options for passengers across Southern Africa. The partnership, effective from Tuesday,...
Lanseria International Airport launches “Tap and Fly” system
Lanseria International Airport (LIA) has launched its state-of-the-art “Tap and Fly” automated boarding gate system, marking a technological milestone for domestic travel in South Africa....
Airlink Adds Nairobi Night Flights
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, will add three weekly night flights to its Johannesburg-Nairobi service from 30 March 2025. The extra flights provide greater choices for business and...
Spain to force tourists to share personal information under new law
Spain is introducing new legal requirements for tourist arrivals, in a bid to improve security but is facing backlash from consumer protection groups who say the information visitors are being asked...