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Air France resumes seasonal Cape Town-Paris flights for the 2024 peak season
As the world gears up for the festive and peak travel season, Air France announced the return of its seasonal flight service between Africa and Europe’s most loved city, Cape Town and Paris,...
Qatar Airways Expands Services to Canada with Launch of Flights to Toronto
Qatar Airways will launch a new service to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) starting on 11 December 2024, with three weekly non-stop flights from the World’s Best Airport - Hamad...
Dubai’s Emirates airline bans pagers, walkie-talkies after device attacks in Lebanon
Dubai’s Emirates airline has banned pagers and walkie-talkies from its planes, following last month’s attacks on such devices carried by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. “All Passengers...
Home Affairs planning big changes for ID and passports in South Africa
In the week marking 100 days in office for the Government of National Unity (GNU), Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has announced a new five-year strategic vision to transform Home Affairs...
Southern Sun secures leases for prime Durban beachfront hotels, plans R1bn investment
Hotels giant Southern Sun Limited has secured a 50-year lease for prime properties on the Durban beachfront, which houses its 734-room Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani hotel. The deal with...
SAA with more flights between Johannesburg and Harare
South African flag carrier, South African Airways (SAA), has announced that it will increase the number of flights to Harare in Zimbabwe to cater for the growing demand. According to the airline,...
Uber now offers $200 safari experiences in South Africa
Tired of pizza and taxi rides? Uber users can now book to go on a safari with the mobility and delivery app. Bucket list adventures A South African game reserve and safari operator has partnered...
Airlines to avoid Lebanese and Israeli airspace until 31 October following EU recommendation
The European Commission and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) are recommending all airlines to avoid the Lebanese and Israeli airspace. Following the recent spike in military...
Qantas to introduce the A380 on the SYD to JNB route
• First ever A380 flights between South Africa and Australia take off • Extra 130,000 seats per year • Reintroduction of First Class and doubling of Premium Economy seats Travellers will make...