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Is it safe to travel to Indonesia as violent protests spread?
Indonesia has been rocked by its worst unrest in decades, with violent protests erupting across 32 provinces, including tourist hotspots like Bali. As the death toll rises and foreign governments...
Redefining air travel: wellness and technology take centre stage in flying well
In the world of travel, the journey is increasingly becoming as significant as the destination. For many, especially long-haul voyagers, the experience of flying itself plays a crucial role in their...
Foreign travelers soon to pay ‘visa integrity fee’ to visit the US costing $250
The Trump administration continues to take a harder stance on foreign visitors with a "visa integrity fee" to be implemented on Oct. 1. The fee would charge non-immigrant travellers visiting...
New international flight launching in South Africa this year
South African Airways (SAA) will launch a new international route between Johannesburg and Gaborone, Botswana. The new twice-daily service will commence on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, with...
United ups Cape Town flights
Good news for locals heading Stateside (check your socials first!) or American travellers planning a summer vacation in the Mother City... from 29 October, United Airlines will be trimming...
FlySafair adds new Eastern Cape routes from Lanseria
FlySafair is expanding its network with new routes connecting Johannesburg’s Lanseria International Airport (HLA) to the Eastern Cape, starting 1 November 2025. The airline will operate six weekly...
Airlink suspends ticket sales to Mozambique
Regional carrier Airlink has announced the suspension of ticket sales for flights to Mozambique due to ongoing difficulties in repatriating approximately $200 million (R3.5 billion) in revenue....
Malaysia closes airspace at Kuala Lumpur airport for 6 days this week
Malaysia would close its airspace around Kuala Lumpur International Airport every morning for six days starting from Tuesday (Aug. 26) in preparation for the country's 68th national celebration. The...
The TSA just banned these new items in checked bags, including a common hair tool
The TSA and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just updated their prohibited items list, and a few popular hair styling tools have gotten the boot. As of this week, cordless curling irons...