Taiwan has been in travel lockdown since March. Now would-be tourists can take an international flight that never gets off the ground.
Fikile Mbalula gave permission for airlines to fill every seat on-board their planes from Wednesday. The EFF, however, are not happy with the decision.
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has eased restrictions for the aviation industry, arguing that flights should operate at 100% capacity.
From Wednesday, more airports will open for business and even recreational flights will be allowed. But the changes for Level 3 come with warnings.
A group of South Africans were left stranded in Germany this weekend, after their SAA repatriation flight encountered a problem with its door.
Although business flights are the most common reason for air travel at Level 3, there are several other reasons that will allow people to fly this winter.
It’s life, but not as we know it. During a visit to OR Tambo, Fikile Mbalula walked us through how flights and airports will now operate in South Africa.
Well, it was fun while it lasted. SAA have been scolded for making a ‘premature’ statement about bringing a flight schedule back in June.
Some South Africans will be flying again by June. And somehow, SAA has managed to survive through the lockdown. This is how they plan to operate flights.
This is something to look forward to for all of our travellers currently stuck indoors. Delta Airlines is adding a Cape Town stop to the US-SA route.
ACSA, our local aviation authority, have submitted their proposals to get South Africans back on domestic flights during lockdown – here’s the blueprint.
Qatar Airways, one of the world’s leading airlines, is giving away free flight tickets to healthcare professionals.
It looks as if Flight Centre will be grounded by the current health crisis. However, the group have a plan to survive in the harsh months ahead.
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has confirmed that there’s been a surge in the number of pilots applying to fly their aircraft during lockdown.
If you look closely enough, you will see that some flights are still operating in South Africa during lockdown – but each have their reasons.
Save precious minutes to help you stay ahead of the curve and airport masses when travelling with these top tips.
Those on board a FlySafair flight from Cape Town to Durban were forced to make an emergency landing, according to a report by SACAA.
Well, this is a nice surprise. Virgin Atlantic look set to fill the void left by Thomas Cook, giving travellers another route between Cape Town and London.
There were no fatalities to report when part of a Mango Airlines plane fell from the sky last month, but the damage to the aircraft gives us an air-scare.
South African Airways (SAA) says flight demand has been scrutinised to ensure it is running efficient flights.
Three airlines, including BA, have banned travel to China. Meanwhile, other airlines have cancelled a significant amount of flights due to the coronavirus.
Fasten your seatbelts, because SAA’s descent has begun: At least 19 flights have been cancelled on Tuesday, amid perilous financial difficulties.
Turkish Airlines’ Flight TK45 encountered a serious technical issue on Thursday evening, forcing the aircraft to make an unscheduled landing at OR Tambo.
Routes Africa 2019 has just wrapped up in Kenya. Here are the awards Cape Town Air Access and Cape Town International Airport brought home
Details following the announcement that South African Airlines will be entering into business rescue made by both SAA and Minister Pravin Gordhan.