Monthly Archives: December 2018
IATA launches platform enabling airlines to share turbulence data
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched its Turbulence Aware data resource to help airlines avoid turbulence when planning routes tactically in flight. Turbulence...
Ghana and Seychelles sign Bilateral Air Services Agreement
Ghana and Seychelles have signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between the two countries at the ongoing International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Air...
Comair Strike Averted: Contingencies remain in place
Comair has confirmed that a strike planned by NUMSA-affiliated ground staff for Thursday, 20 December, cannot go ahead legally. The airline company believes the...
Great gifts for the intrepid business traveller
If you have a loved one who’s a regular business traveller, Dawn Weir, head of kulula work has some ideas for clever gifts. And...
Cautious optimism extends into 2019 – airlines heading for a decade in the black
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts the global airline industry net profit to be $35.5 billion in 2019, slightly ahead of the $32.3...
Relaxation taken to another level at Addo Elephant National Park
It’s practically a given that relaxation is the order of the day when one visits a national park. That concept has now been...
Qatar Airways to launch flights to Valletta, Malta
Qatar Airways will launch direct services to Valletta, Malta, starting 4 June 2019, marking the airline’s first gateway to Malta and the latest addition...
Lufthansa expands lounge offering at Frankfurt Airport
Passengers with lounge access can now look forward to having an even more relaxed lounge stay before their departure in the Terminal 1A Schengen...
Nifty travel items you need this festive season (or any other time)…
The holiday season is here and whether you are jetting off to some exotic location or planning an excursion closer to home or even...
Access for Kruger National Park day visitors during the 2018 festive season
Visitor management is a vital part of ensuring the best possible experience for all visitors to the Kruger National Park over the coming festive...