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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...
Virgin Atlantic adds dementia-friendly films to IFE
Following a successful launch last summer, Virgin Atlantic has once again partnered with the Women Over 50 Film Festival (WOFFF) to bring a new curated collection of dementia-friendly short films to...
South Africa’s best airport is getting a new premium lounge for travellers
South African Airways (SAA) and Discovery have unveiled a newly refurbished domestic departures airport lounge at Cape Town International Airport. The lounge will officially open on Friday, 22...
SAA to launch Cape Town–Mauritius route in December 2025
South African Airways (SAA) will launch a new direct route between Cape Town and Mauritius on 9 December 2025, adding a strategic leisure destination to its growing regional network. The service...
British Airways Reveals Summer 2026 Plans: Key Changes & Expanded Routes
As the peak Northern Hemisphere summer holidays come to an end, airlines around the world are looking forward to a less hectic shoulder season before demand picks up again ahead of the...
Qatar Airways to operate from JFK’s New Terminal One, and open its first US lounge
Qatar Airways will move its operations to the New Terminal One at New York JFK in 2026, and debut its first dedicated lounge in the US. The airline has been operating from JFK’s Terminal 8 since...
UAE And China Connected Through Emirates New Daily Service To Hangzhou, Enhancing Travel Options
UAE and China are now more connected than ever through Emirates’ new daily service to Hangzhou, a move that enhances travel options between the two regions. The addition of this new route enhances...