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Hand luggage warning in South Africa
The Airport Company South Africa (ACSA) warned South African travellers about its strengthened hand baggage regulations. ACSA said in a press statement that the aviation industry is rallying behind...
Media statement by SAA chief executive officer SAA not at breaking point
Johannesburg, (Friday, 1 December 2023) - During its appearance at Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) last week, South African Airways’ external auditors presented their...
Qatar Airways Introduces New Organic Food Choices for Passengers
Qatar Airways Introduces New Organic Food Choices for Passengers Marking the start of environmental celebrations with EXPO 2023 Doha, Qatar Airways introduces new menu items onboard sourced from...
Discovery Health adds Israel to list of countries not covered by travel insurance, joining Russia and Ukraine
Israel is the latest country to be added to the list of countries where the Discovery Health Medical Scheme is no longer covering medical costs for members. Discovery, the largest open medical...
First sightseeing bus route on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island to debut on Wednesday, connecting popular spots such as Disneyland, Ngong Ping 360 and 11 Skies
The first sightseeing bus route on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island will debut on Wednesday to connect popular attractions such as a cable car, Disneyland, hotels and a new shopping centre to boost...
Ghana unveils 46-day visa-on-arrival window for Christmas visitors
Ghana has declared a 46-day visa-on-arrival regime for visitors, between December 1, 2023, to January 15, 2024. The move is part of the Ghana government's ambitious 10-year 'Beyond The Return'...
New route makes round trip, multi-destination travel in Southern Africa possible with Airlink and FlyNamibia
FlyNamibia, Airlink’s franchisee partner, will operate new flights between Windhoek and Victoria Falls, opening the sky for round trip multi-destination travel in Southern Africa. It is the first...
Virgin Atlantic’s historic 100% SAF flight set for take-off
The first transatlantic flight using 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) is due to take off on Tuesday (28 November) when it flies from London to New York. The milestone test flight on a...
FlySafair warns customers against fake Facebook account offering Black Friday deals
Black Friday is a day away, and as much as you’re scouring the internet for the best deals, you should still practice caution. It appears retailers aren’t the only targets for industrious scammers....