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Fiji Airways welcomes Paul Scurrah as Managing Director and CEO
Fiji Airways has confirmed the appointment of Paul Scurrah as the airline’s new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2025. Scurrah brings to the role more than two...
Visiting Thailand during the mourning period? Here’s what will and won’t change for travellers
Although much of the country will wear mourning attire, tourists are not expected to do the same. Thailand has entered a period of national mourning following the death of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit,...
Avis expands premium service to Europe
Avis Budget Group has launched its new premium airport service, Avis First, at several European airports as part of the product’s global rollout. From October 22, Avis First became available at Rome...
Kenya Airways flies first African route, from Nairobi to Cape Town, on sustainable fuel
Kenya Airways has operated its first intra-African flight using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a milestone that places the national carrier among the continent’s early adopters of renewable jet...
South Africa And Tanzania Strengthen Ties With Airlink’s New Johannesburg-Zanzibar Route Set To Launch In June 2026, Enhancing Travel And Tourism Opportunities
South Africa and Tanzania are set to further strengthen their bilateral ties with the launch of Airlink’s new Johannesburg-Zanzibar route, scheduled for June 2026. This direct flight will offer...
Cathay Pacific goes double-daily to Brisbane, Perth
Brisbane and Perth will see doubly-daily Cathay Pacific flights to Hong Kong from this week, giving travellers more flexibility in their schedule to Hong Kong and beyond. And the twice-daily...
South African hidden gems worth adding to your travel bucket list
TOURISM NEWS - South Africa is known for its world-famous attractions like Table Mountain and Kruger National Park, but beyond the big names lie destinations just as breathtaking, and often far less...
Etihad Achieves 300 Daily Flights, Offering African Markets More Choices and Connections
Etihad Airways has reached a remarkable new milestone in its ambitious growth trajectory, now operating 300 scheduled passenger flights per day. This achievement underscores Etihad’s rapidly...
New rules for South African passport holders travelling to Europe
South African passport holders travelling to the European Union will face new Entry/Exit System (EES) requirements, which will digitally capture and keep their biometric data on file. The EES is an...