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ESTA fee hike: U.S. travel authorization cost to nearly double from September 2025
America-bound travellers should brace for higher fees starting September 30, 2025, as U.S. Customs and Border Protection has confirmed that the cost of applying for an ESTA (Electronic System for...
SA Tourism confirms trade show host cities
Johannesburg and Durban have been confirmed as the host cities for Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba respectively for the next five years. The decision follows a procurement process led by...
Virgin Atlantic updates Johannesburg–London flight schedule
Virgin Atlantic has revised its Johannesburg–London Heathrow schedule, effective 26 October 2025. Passengers arriving in Johannesburg will land earlier in the morning, while departures to London...
Perth Airport Pioneers First Biometric Departure Process in Australia with Amadeus
The airport is significantly expanding its self-service capacity by introducing close to 100 new check-in kiosks and replacing nearly 40 traditional check-in counters with bag drop units from...
Radisson Blu Hotel Durban Umhlanga receives 2 awards from Durban Tourism as it celebrates first-year milestone
The Durban Tourism Board has given Radisson Blu Hotel Durban Umhlanga the stamp of approval by awarding it with two prestigious awards, the Visitor Experience & Restaurants Award as well as the...
Air France begins rollout of free Starlink wifi
Air France has now begun rolling out complimentary, high-speed wifi across its fleet using Starlink technology. The carrier announced plans to introduce SpaceX’s Starlink last year, and has now...
Emirates to extend Premium Economy to all A380 services to New York
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced that its A380 services to New York JFK will all feature four cabin classes, including the award-winning Premium Economy cabin. The...
SAA Boosts flight schedule for peak festive season
South African Airways (SAA) is delighted to announce additional flights across key regional and international routes to meet growing demand during the upcoming festive season. Starting, Wednesday, 1...
Kenya Airways Renews Drive for Pan-African Airline Partners After SAA Exit
The ambition to create a truly Pan-African airline is once again taking center stage at Kenya Airways, following the departure of South African Airways (SAA) from their much-publicized...