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eswatini air
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Eswatini Air ready to take to the skies this year

airlink
International Travel News

Airlink to resume South Africa to Madagascar flights

Watch several flights were grounded at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg video
News

WATCH: OR Tambo Flights delayed due to fuel challenges [VIDEO]

eswatini air
News

Eswatini Air ready to take to the skies this year

airlink
International Travel News

Airlink to resume South Africa to Madagascar flights

Watch several flights were grounded at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg video
News

WATCH: OR Tambo Flights delayed due to fuel challenges [VIDEO]

5G aircraft
Travel

5G and air travel: New storm brewing for aviation sector?

By Lorne Philpot24-12-2021 18:07

Advancements in the telecommunications sector could add to the woes of the US aviation sector in 2022.

The national flag of Ghana on a pole in the City of London
Travel

Ghana to fine airlines R55k for each unvaccinated passenger

By Erene Roux17-12-2021 15:47

Ghana is introducing some of the world’s strictest travel requirements by banning people who are not vaccinated against COVID-19.

Australia travel
Travel

Australia lifts travel ban on arrivals from eight southern African countries

By Erene Roux16-12-2021 13:04

Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Paul Kelly announced that the travel ban against eight southern African countries have been ceased.

Germany flights between south africa
Travel

Travel Update: Germany clarifies travel restrictions to and from SA

By Erene Roux10-12-2021 13:07

Germany said that a long list of conditions must be met before a South African citizen may currently travel to the country.

Recent developments in the health situation and the discovery of a new variant of concern have led the French authorities to adopt measures to limit travel between France and several countries, including South Africa.
Travel

Travel Update: France resumes flights to and from South Africa

By Erene Roux06-12-2021 10:57

Even though SA has been placed on the “Scarlet Red” list, France did confirm that flights between Paris and Johannesburg and Cape Town will resume.

Cape Town New York flights
News

City of Cape Town confirms return of direct flights to New York

By Siseko Gwegwe03-12-2021 13:55

Cape Town’s direct flights to and from New York are back. The City had suspended the route thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.

France Travel Updates Flights December 2021
Travel

France to resume flights from SA, but ‘drastic’ restrictions apply

By Erene Roux01-12-2021 17:39

A government spokesman said that France will start allowing flights from South Africa to land on its territory, but restrictions apply.

Flight Emirates Travel Ban South Africa
Travel

Emirates resumes flights to SA, but won’t carry passengers out of Joburg

By Erene Roux01-12-2021 15:36

Emirates will operate flights into SA four times a week, but due to travel restrictions, will not carry outbound passengers from Joburg.

UK SA flights
Travel

Flight tickets between UK and SA can now cost you as much as R65 000

By Erene Roux30-11-2021 13:32

After a brief travel ban against SA, a business class seat on British Airways from Johannesburg to London reached a cold R65 000.

BA plane
Travel

Direct flights between the UK and South Africa will resume on Tuesday

By Erene Roux29-11-2021 18:00

Direct flights between South Africa and the United Kingdom will resume on Tuesday, 30 November.

baggage handler
Lifestyle

This baggage handler packing luggage is oddly satisfying [watch]

By Marilynn Manuel29-11-2021 16:38

A baggage handler has captured the attention of 17 million viewers with a clip of him expertly packing luggage on to a plane.

Three hidden gems in South Afr
Travel

Three hidden gems in South Africa to explore this festive season

By Erene Roux24-11-2021 13:33

From wine tasting in the Western Cape to starry nights in the Karoo, here are three hidden gems to explore during the festive season.

Touch down! Large passenger je
Travel

Touch down! Large passenger jet lands on Antarctic ice runway [watch]

By Lorne Philpot23-11-2021 19:25

For the first time in history, a large commercial passenger aircraft (an Airbus A340) has landed on ice in Antarctica.

Christmas flights
Travel

Unused Kulula flight tickets? Here’s how to claim and use vouchers

By Erene Roux16-11-2021 19:03

Certain customers who have purchased kulula.com flight tickets will be able to use the unused ticket value for future travel.

Yes, you can! In-flight meals
Travel

Yes, you can! In-flight meals and drinks back on the menu

By Lorne Philpot25-10-2021 17:32

Recent amendments to the Disaster Management Act by the Department of Transport permit local airlines to resume in-flight catering on domestic flights.

Hurry up and wait: SAA will no
Travel

Hurry up and wait: SAA will not return with London flights anytime soon

By Lorne Philpot21-10-2021 12:07

South African Airways (SAA) will not resume flights to London despite the surge in demand for tickets between South Africa and the United Kingdom.

Best beer spots to visit in So
Entertainment

Best beer spots to visit in South Africa this Oktoberfest

By Erene Roux13-10-2021 19:00

Attention beer lovers! Here are some of the best spots to check out right here in South Africa this October.

luxury service lift premium
News

Wow! This new ‘luxury service’ is now available for domestic flights in SA

By Tom Head30-08-2021 13:33

Thanks to Lift Airlines, a new ‘luxury service’ for travellers is now available – say goodbye to the middle seat, and get ready to stretch your legs…

Flight attendant on top of Dub
Lifestyle

Flight attendant on top of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa goes viral [watch]

By Erene Roux09-08-2021 23:13

Watch as a skydiver stands on top of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, in a new promo for Emirates.

Mango Airlines business rescue
News

Just in: Mango Airlines SUSPEND ALL FLIGHTS ‘until further notice’

By Tom Head27-07-2021 08:56

Mango Airlines is staring into the abyss on Tuesday, and the ailing subsidiary of SAA has been forced to cancel all scheduled flights.

Five affordable travel destina
Travel

Five affordable travel destinations for South Africans in 2021

By Erene Roux09-07-2021 09:05

From the Lowveld in South Africa to the vast dunes of Namibia, here are five destinations locals can explore on a smaller budget.

LIFT Airline Durban
Travel

‘Grounded’ for now: Lift Airlines halts all flights until August

By Lorne Philpot01-07-2021 17:15

South Africa’s new low-cost airline Lift has suspended all flights for almost the entire month of July.

Flight ‘turbulence’ on the ris
Travel

Flight ‘turbulence’ on the rise: Attendant loses two teeth during assault

By Erene Roux28-05-2021 10:28

After a flight attendant lost two teeth during an assault in the US, a union leader wrote a letter saying that there has been a surge in passenger confrontations.

Mango Airlines business rescue
Travel

Confirmed: Mango flights to continue until end of May

By Lorne Philpot20-05-2021 12:42

Mango says it will continue to operate the scheduled flights indicated on its website until the end of this month.

Singapore Airlines
Travel

Singapore Airlines will allow SA passengers on flights again

By Lorne Philpot22-04-2021 14:24

Singapore Airlines has revised its travel restrictions which means it now permits South Africans to transit through the island city-state.

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