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UK’s ETA requirement removed for transit passengers
The UK Home Office has announced an exemption to the Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme for transiting passengers. As was reported last week, the ETA scheme is being extended worldwide this...
Qatar Airways Enhances Africa Connectivity: New Frequencies to Tanzania, Uganda, and Mozambique in Summer 2025
Qatar Airways has announced a series of adjustments to its services across Africa for the Northern Summer 2025 schedule. The airline’s strategy includes frequency increases on key routes while...
Kenya eases travel requirements for nearly all African visitors
Kenya will allow citizens of nearly all African countries to visit without needing prior authorisation, according to a new directive by the cabinet. Last year, Kenya introduced a "visa-free" policy...
Navigating the FlySafair licensing controversy
ASATA is closely monitoring the evolving FlySafair situation, engaging with the relevant authorities, and working to keep you informed every step of the way. What's happening?...
South Africa rises in global passport rankings, breaking into top-50
South Africa has seen a significant improvement in the latest Henley Passport Index for 2025, climbing from 53rd to 48th place, marking the country’s highest ranking in more than a decade. This leap...
Singapore Airlines to resume fourth daily Brisbane service
Star Alliance member Singapore Airlines (SIA) will expand its number of services to Brisbane, locking in four flights per day, in a major boost for the state of Queensland’s connectivity, tourism...
United brings forward Starlink wifi rollout plan
United Airlines is accelerating its plans to install Starlink high-speed wifi technology on its aircraft. The US carrier announced an agreement with SpaceX’s Starlink in September last year, and had...
Melbourne Airport working on major international terminal expansion
Melbourne Airport is working to finalise the details of a major international terminal expansion, following 12 months of engagement with airlines to deliver increased terminal capacity and an...
Emirates begins A350 rollout with flights to Edinburgh
The first Emirates A350 aircraft has entered commercial service on the carrier’s route between Dubai and Edinburgh. Emirates has a total of 65 A350s on order, and further deliveries will see the...