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Ghana unveils 46-day visa-on-arrival window for Christmas visitors
Ghana has declared a 46-day visa-on-arrival regime for visitors, between December 1, 2023, to January 15, 2024. The move is part of the Ghana government's ambitious 10-year 'Beyond The Return'...
New route makes round trip, multi-destination travel in Southern Africa possible with Airlink and FlyNamibia
FlyNamibia, Airlink’s franchisee partner, will operate new flights between Windhoek and Victoria Falls, opening the sky for round trip multi-destination travel in Southern Africa. It is the first...
Virgin Atlantic’s historic 100% SAF flight set for take-off
The first transatlantic flight using 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) is due to take off on Tuesday (28 November) when it flies from London to New York. The milestone test flight on a...
FlySafair warns customers against fake Facebook account offering Black Friday deals
Black Friday is a day away, and as much as you’re scouring the internet for the best deals, you should still practice caution. It appears retailers aren’t the only targets for industrious scammers....
European travel in magnetic capsules set to become a reality by 2030
Europe has taken further steps towards an appealing old-school new technology – an alternative transport system and multi-modal travel network, composed of capsules powered by magnets, known as the...
Emirates to offer luggage and accessories made out of upcycled aircraft interiors
Emirates has announced plans to launch a range of luggage and accessories made out of repurposed parts of the carrier’s A380 and 777 aircraft. The limited-edition range includes suitcases,...
Venice rolls out day-tripper fee to try to regulate mass crowds on peak weekends
ROME (AP) — Venice authorities on Thursday unveiled a pilot program to charge day-trippers 5 euros ($5.45) apiece to enter the fragile lagoon city on peak weekends next year in an effort to reduce...
Confirmed: Oneworld to open all-new Seoul lounge
Executive Traveller can confirm the Oneworld airline alliance will open its first Oneworld-branded lounge at South Korea’s Incheon International Airport. Oneworld is aiming for an official...
Changi airport offers free bike hire to passengers with a layover
Singapore Changi airport is offering free bike hire to passengers with a layover in Singapore. Travellers are free to use the bikes for two hours to explore attractions in the vicinity, including...