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Monthly Archives: January 2019

Frankfurt Airport strike

Strikes in Frankfurt expected to affect departing/arriving flights on 15 January 2019

As a result of a planned strike by Frankfurt airport staff from 02:00 to 20:00 (local time) on 15 January 2019, passengers booked on...
International passenger growth

International passenger numbers at Cape Town International grow by 9,6%

In 2018 2,6 million international passengers were recorded by Cape Town International Airport, representing a 9,6% growth from 2017, despite the drought and other...
Travel Expo

Save the date for South Africa’s largest travel and lifestyle show

South Africa’s largest travel, experiences and lifestyle event returns to the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg on 9-10 February 2019. The Flight Centre Travel Group’s...
Network updates

Emirates network updates for 2019

Emirates has announced adjustments to its operational schedules in 2019 to minimise the impact of the closure of Dubai International Airport’s Southern Runway in...
Record year-end

Record year-end for Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines has recorded a remarkable 2018 year end with a Load Factor of 80.2%. The total number of passengers carried in December 2018 went...
The Waterfont

V&A Waterfront joins Cape Town air access partnership

Cape Town Air Access in December welcomed the V&A Waterfront as a private sector supporter. The Waterfront joins Naspers, Investec, Leeu Collection, Oceana Group and...
Joon first flight to Cape Town

Joon to be integrated in to Air France

In a statement issued by Air France, it said that after much discussion with employees and customers alike, and in consultation with the unions,...
Wage agreement

Air France signs new wage agreement with flight attendants

After the salary agreement signed on 19 October by the majority of Air France labour groups, representing 76% of the votes cast in the...
London Taxis

British Airways adds electric London taxis to its premium transfer fleet

British Airways has introduced a brand new and environmentally-friendly electric cab service at its Heathrow home, giving customers the opportunity to experience travelling in...
Hyatt Ethiopia

Hyatt opens first hotel in Ethiopia

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa, the first Hyatt branded hotel in Ethiopia and the seventh in Africa....