Monthly Archives: November 2018
Lions return to the Great Karoo
More than 180 years ago, the Great Karoo was roamed by the majestic Cape lion – a particularly magnificent black-maned subspecies. Wiped out by...
Etihad Airways relaunches its ‘Boutique’ in-flight shopping magazine
Etihad Airways has relaunched Boutique, its inflight shopping magazine, which has been revamped into a more contemporary editorial-style publication with richer photography and a...
The Avios Travel Rewards Programme in South Africa is closing
The Avios Travel Rewards Programme, in South Africa, is closing on 31 May 2019.
Members can continue to collect Avios with our collection partners,...
Ethiopian Airlines postpones Istanbul launch
Ethiopian Airlines has advised that it will postpone the launch of flights between Addis Ababa and Istanbul.
The launch was planned for 5 December, but...
Cape Town moves to Level 3 ‘recovery’ restrictions
The City of Cape Town has announced the lowering of water restrictions from Level 5 to Level 3 recovery restrictions from Saturday, 1 December...
Three Seychelles beaches make it to the ‘World’s Top 50 Untouched Beaches’ list
Three secluded beaches on different islands of Seychelles have been voted among the ‘World’s Top 50 Untouched Beaches' reports the Seychelles News Agency.
A beach...
Qatar to expand operations in Iran in 2019
Qatar Airways has announced that it will expand its operations in Iran with the launch of a new twice-weekly direct service to Isfahan International...
Etihad Airways launches inaugural flight to Barcelona
Etihad Airways has launched its first ever scheduled flights linking Abu Dhabi and Barcelona on 28 November.
The new route will initially be operated...
The Blue Train tips the scale on luxury rail experiences
The Blue Train has launched its new brand repositioning - the first in over 20 years. Capturing the statement Surrender to the Luxury of...
Who is who up in the air?
Around 600 000 people are in the air at any one time, as passengers and crew of the 3 300 aircraft aloft somewhere. That’s...