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Big changes for airports in South Africa
South African airports are set to undergo a series of structural improvements so that they can fulfil their mandate. Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy established a committee to investigate the...
Thailand to launch digital immigration form for foreign arrivals from May 2025
Thailand is introducing a digital immigration form for foreign arrivals from 1 May 2025, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports has announced, in a bid to improve public perceptions around tourist...
South African Airways drives growth by adding aircraft and expanding routes to high-demand destinations including Brazil, Australia, Tanzania, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, And More
South African Airways expands its fleet to 20 aircraft, boosting connectivity to international destinations like Brazil and Australia, alongside major African hubs. South African Airways (SAA)...
South Korean airline bans power banks after aircraft fire
South Korean airline Air Busan has decided to ban power banks from luggage stored in the overhead compartments after a fire destroyed one of their airplanes last week. On 28 January, an Air Busan...
Turkish Airlines Opens Its Largest International Lounge Outside Istanbul at Tokyo Narita Airport
Turkish Airlines has today opened its largest overseas lounge at Narita International Airport in Tokyo. Opening a seventh lounge outside of Türkiye means that the airline, which flies to more...
FlySafair clears regulatory hurdle but faces shareholding scrutiny amidst compliance efforts
FlySafair has expressed relief as the Domestic Air Services Licensing Council (DASLC) confirmed that the airline can continue its operations without disruption. This comes as FlySafair navigates a...
Lufthansa Group will acquire a 10% stake in Air Baltic
Lufthansa Group has agreed to invest 14 million euros in Air Baltic for a convertible share representing a 10% stake in the Latvia-based carrier. Lufthansa also would take a seat on Air Baltic's...
Emirates developing “game-changer” economy seat
Having launched what is considered one of the world’s best premium economy offerings, Emirates now hopes to reinvent the economy seat. The airline has already developed a prototype of the new...
Mayor of Nice to ban cruise ships from this summer in fight against overtourism
Mayor Christian Estrosi has unveiled plans to ban large cruise ships from docking along the Nice Côte d’Azur’s coastline starting 1 July 2025, in a move aimed at combating overtourism and reducing...