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Qatar Airways resumes flights to Syria
Qatar Airways has resumed its three weekly flights from Doha to Damascus, Syria on January 7. Flights will operate on Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays departing Doha at 08h35 and arriving in Damascus...
Air Canada to offer free wifi on long-haul routes from 2026
Air Canada has announced plans to roll out free inflight wifi from next year. The move will see the carrier expand its partnership with communications firm Bell, following the launch of free...
Delta One lounge opens at Boston Logan International
Delta has opened the third facility under its Delta One lounge brand. The carrier first announced plans for the premium lounge concept in 2022, and the first space opened this summer at New York...
Airports company SA faces backlash over refuelling crisis amid calls for better communication
Airports Company South Africa issued a belated apology on Tuesday, 10 December 2024, for the recent “refuelling disruptions” at OR Tambo International Airport, which affected about 177 flights and...
KLM to trial buy on board service
Recently I started a forum thread regarding KLM adopting a buy on board service (BoB) for short-haul flights. And I can now confirm that KLM will trial BoB from mid-February 2025. Telegraaf.nl...
South African Airways flights resume
South African Airways has returned to its normal flight schedule after more than 100 striking pilots secured a pay increase from the airline and returned to work, spokesperson Vimla Maistry said by...
Trouble for airlines over flight prices in South Africa
The South African aviation industry is under pressure, with members of parliament calling for an inquiry into high ticket prices. Parliament Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition...
SAA flights on major routes affected amid pilots’ strike
South African Airways (SAA) flights on all major domestic and regional routes have been affected as a result of a pilots' strike that kicked off on Thursday following deadlocked wage talks. In a...
Air France-KLM partners with Airlink to boost Southern Africa travel
Air France-KLM has entered into a codeshare agreement with South African airline Airlink, broadening travel options for passengers across Southern Africa. The partnership, effective from Tuesday,...