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Air France Launches Free Starlink Wi-Fi and Next-Gen E190 Interiors
When Air France passengers boarded flight AF1602 from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Hamburg earlier this month, they stepped into more than just another regional flight. They entered the future of the...
South Africa unveils digital visa system to boost tourism
Home affairs is moving to scrap paper-based visa applications with the launch of a new electronic travel system. South Africa is moving to scrap paper-based visa applications with the launch of a...
Oceania Cruises Releases 2027/28 Itinerary Roster
Oceania Cruises revealed its 2027-28 itinerary roster, which includes 230 voyages, with itineraries ranging from seven to 96 days aboard its fleet of seven ships. The sailings are available through...
Burkina Faso: free visa for African nationals
Meeting in the Council of Ministers on Thursday, September 11, 2025, the Burkinabe government approved a report introducing free visa fees for citizens of African countries. From now on, no national...
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...