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Seychelles to benefit from expanded Ethiopian Airlines service with double daily flights
Seychelles is set to become even more accessible to international travellers following Ethiopian Airlines’ introduction of double daily flights between Addis Ababa and Seychelles, effective 1st...
Cathay Pacific to Again Hike Fuel Surcharges
Cathay Pacific on Aug. 1 will increase its passenger fuel surcharges by as much as 41 percent, the carrier announced Friday, citing jet fuel price increases "due to the escalation of tensions in the...
High fuel costs could leave more planes grounded this winter
European and US airlines could remove more frequencies in the winter and ground more aircraft than usual as high fuel costs make weaker services uneconomic, aviation analyst John Strickland has...
Some good news for South African passport holders
South Africa remains the only African nation whose citizens can apply for a Japanese tourist visa through Japan’s electronic visa (eVisa) system. This simplifies the visa application process for...
Qatar Airways Shakes Up Australia, New Zealand 777 Flights With New Route
Qatar Airways (QR) will intensify competition on the busy trans-Tasman market after announcing a new daily service between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Auckland Airport (AKL) beginning December 9,...
Sydney Airport launches fast track
Sydney Airport has launched a new fast track service to make travelling through the airport faster and easier. According to the airport, the service allows passengers to purchase priority access to...
Philippine Airlines to join Oneworld in late 2027
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will become a member of the Oneworld alliance towards the end of 2027, bringing new benefits to the 15 other Oneworld airlines and their frequent flyers. Oneworld loyalists...
This airport lounge is more like a five-star restaurant – Delta One Lounge
Truffle edamame dumplings. Hamachi crudo and beef carpaccio. Dry aged prime hanger steak. Taittinger Champagne. While these could easily be items plucked from the menu of a fine-dining restaurant, I...
Walk in Madiba’s footsteps: 6 Historic Mandela Day family outings across SA
Every year on July 18, South Africans and people around the world celebrate Mandela Day, honouring the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. The day is a global call to action, encouraging individuals,...