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Lyft to deploy driverless vehicles in the UK and Germany from 2026
Ride-sharing platform Lyft plans to deploy autonomous vehicles in Germany and the UK next year, pending regulatory approval. The North American company has partnered with Chinese AI firm Baidu to...
What South African travellers need to know about the EU’s new biometric border control
From October 12, 2025, the European Union will begin rolling out its long-delayed Entry/Exit System (EES), replacing traditional passport stamps with biometric checks. This means that every non-EU...
Ethiopian Airlines Opens New Era of Domestic Air Travel with Grand Launch of Kombolcha Airport Terminal
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest aviation group in Africa, officially launched a world-class passenger terminal at the airport in Kombolcha, the city that is strategically located at the centre...
British Airways announces Avios-Only flights to Cape Town
British Airways has added Cape Town as its latest Avios-Only flight destination, with more than 500 seats available across two flights during the festive Christmas season. Members of The British...
Qatar Airways to fly to London Heathrow ten times daily this winter
Qatar Airways has announced its winter schedule, which includes ten daily flights to London Heathrow and routes to a further 15 destinations. The carrier will be flying between London Heathrow and...
New international flight launching in South Africa
South African Airways (SAA) has announced that it will launch its first-ever direct service between Cape Town and Mauritius in December. The flight will launch on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, and will...
Auckland Airport to Welcome New Flagship Koru Lounge by Air New Zealand in 2025
Air New Zealand will soon open the doors to its new flagship Koru Lounge as early as 2025 at Auckland International Airport, signalling a major investment in premium passenger services by the...
Major update in FlySafair pilot strike
The ongoing pilot strike and lockout at South Africa’s largest airline has officially entered its second week, as striking pilots rejected FlySafair’s final offer over the weekend. Trade union...
Grenades in luggage: ACSA announces plan to terminate screening firm after security breach
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has announced its intention to terminate the services of Aviation Coordination Services (ACS), the third-party operator responsible for hold baggage screening at...








