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Airbus inaugurates “extra long range” aircraft, promising new sustainable routes
The world’s longest-range single-aisle commercial aircraft has made its inaugural flight, from Madrid, Spain, to Boston, USA. The brand new “extra long range” Airbus A321XLR had in fact completed...
Air Tanzania resumes flights between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg
For those who wish to go Zanzibar, travelling has been made easier as Air Tanzania Company Limited announced that it will now have direct flights between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg. As of...
New visa process for Indonesia: what South African travellers need to know
The visa application process for travel to Indonesia has been simplified after VFS Global announced that it has been appointed as the service provider for the new Indonesia Electronic Visa on...
New Travel Requirement for Visitors to Thailand
On August 23, 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Thailand announced that they are accelerating the implementation of a new system, a new travel requirement for visitors to Thailand, that...
Emirates brings Spotify podcasts and playlists to in-flight entertainment system
Emirates is updating its entertainment repertoire in a collaboration with Spotify. Now, passengers would have the ability to dive into Spotify’s playlists and podcasts, directly through ice, the...
KLM to launch flights to San Diego, Georgetown and Hyderabad
KLM has announced plans for three new long-haul destinations for summer 2025. The Dutch carrier will launch thrice weekly flights to San Diego on 8 May, 2025, bringing its North American network to...
TAAG Angola Airlines Launches Operations From New $3 Billion Chinese-Built Airport
November 10 marked a historic day for Angola and the national carrier TAAG Angola Airlines as the carrier operated its first commercial passenger flight from Luanda’s new $3 billion international...
FlySafair to interdict ruling that threatens international flights
FlySafair has filed an urgent application to interdict a ruling that threatens its international operations after it was found that the airline's shareholding structure violates foreign ownership...
Travel agents warn against travelling to Mozambique
South African travellers are advised to postpone trips to Mozambique as protests and safety concerns intensify. Travel agents cautioned travellers against travelling to Mozambique. As escalating...