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MSC unveils winter 2026/27 schedule with new flagship
MSC Cruises has announced its winter 2026/2027 programme, which will offer 168 destinations across 72 countries, including the debut of its new flagship MSC World Asia and the line’s first...
FlySafair named the best low-cost airline in Africa
FlySafair named the best low-cost airline in Africa FlySafair was named as Africa’s leading low-cost airline at the 2026 World Travel Awards on 28 August 2026. FlySafair is a major name in South...
Swiss Reveals New Zurich Lounges for 2027
Features will include 20 soundproofed workstations, as well as a wine humidor and a maturation room for cheeses and cured meats in the Senator lounge Lufthansa Group carrier Swiss has announced...
Emirates to elevate travel on routes to Mauritius, with the introduction of Premium Economy from 1 September
Port Louis, Mauritius - 27 August 2026: Emirates will introduce its highly-acclaimed Premium Economy cabin on two of its three daily flights between Mauritius and Dubai from 1 September 2026,...
Airlink Expands NDC Distribution Through NDC Gateway
Airlink’s integration with NDC Gateway gives IATA-accredited travel agencies access to its fares, ancillary products and servicing capabilities through a single interface. Connected agencies can...
Lufthansa Group begins free Starlink Wi-Fi rollout across 850 aircraft
Lufthansa Group will launch its new Starlink-powered high-speed internet service on 19 August, marking the start of an ambitious rollout that will eventually bring the technology to around 850...
Ethiopian Airlines Boosts Kinshasa Services to 21 Weekly Flights in Major DRC Push
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest carrier and one of the continent's most influential aviation players, is set to significantly increase its services to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic...
Japan is adding a new luxury bullet train upgrade
This week in travel news: tourists are coping with extreme heat, one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations is tripling its tourist tax, and a gold bar is up for grabs in Finland. Japan...
KZN Travel Faces New US Challenge as Visa Delays Reshape Corporate Trips and Business Mobility
KZN Travel is entering a new phase as businesses in KwaZulu-Natal adjust to increasing challenges surrounding last-minute trips to the United States. Corporate executives who previously relied...