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UK proposes visa fee hike
The UK government has proposed fee increases for its two-year visitor visas and electronic travel authorisation (ETA). The draft proposes that the two-year visitor visa price is hiked from £475 (R10...
SAA outlines feeder role in long-haul plans
SAA is leaning on partnerships to rebuild its network, with its codeshare with CemAir becoming a key player in its feeder airline strategy to support regional and long-haul expansion. Following the...
Emirates and Marriott International to Bring First-Ever Ritz-Carlton Lodge Globally to Australia
Emirates and Marriott International to Bring First-Ever Ritz-Carlton Lodge Globally to Australia Emirates and Marriott International, Inc. have signed an...
Lift Airlines Announces Flights Between Durban and Réunion Island Starting 26 February 2026
Durban, South Africa: At a pre-launch event held at Dube TradePort on the evening of 11 December 2025, Mr Daniel Rosenzweig from Lift Airlines outlined the company’s strategy to connect Durban and...
South African Airways and CemAir Sign Game-Changing Domestic Codeshare Agreement
South African Airways (SAA) and CemAir are proud to announce a landmark codeshare partnership that will redefine domestic air travel in South Africa. This collaboration strengthens connectivity...
Lufthansa Group and SWISS become latest airlines to change power bank rules – here’s what to know
Lufthansa Group joins carriers such as Emirates and Qantas in stopping the use of power banks in flight. The number of airlines restricting power bank usage is growing across the globe in response...
Emirates ramps up operations to Manila with four new weekly flights
As part of its ongoing growth strategy in Southeast Asia and commitment to the Philippines, Emirates will introduce four additional weekly flights between Dubai and Manila from 2 April. On Mondays,...
Hong Kong, China: Cathay Pacific Plans Airbus A321neo Cabin Redesign to Elevate Regional Comfort Across Asia
A significant shift in regional air travel comfort is set to be introduced from Hong Kong, China, as Cathay Pacific prepares a comprehensive cabin redesign for its Airbus A321neo fleet. The...
Emirates to launch flights to Helsinki, Finland
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will launch a daily flight between Helsinki and Dubai from 1 October 2026, expanding its footprint in the Nordics. The new service introduces the...