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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...
Apple’s new AirTag feature is made for frequent flyers
Apple’s AirTags have already proven their worth with travellers wanting to track their luggage, especially on long international flights with a stopover – and it’s about to get even easier to track...
Qatar Airways increases flight frequencies to South Africa for the festive season
Qatar Airways announced that with the start of the southern hemisphere summer season at the end of October, it will increase its flight frequencies to South Africa. According to the carrier, Cape...
Storm brewing for FlySafair in South Africa
South Africa’s low-cost airline, FlySafair, is currently facing significant challenges related to its shareholding structure and a potential strike by its workforce. The International Air Services...