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Texas to North Atlantic

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines adds Austin, Texas to North Atlantic network

Austin is the 19th North Atlantic destination to be served by KLM. The new KLM flights expand the Air France-KLM transatlantic network and augment...
Service to Cairo

Emirates announces its first A380 service to Cairo

Emirates will be operating its A380 service to Cairo International Airport on 2 October 2019, making it the first scheduled commercial airline to operate...
25by2025Campaign

IATA launches gender diversity campaign

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the 25by2025Campaign—an airline industry initiative to advance gender diversity in the airline industry by 2025.   The 25by2025 Campaign...
change of booking

SAA responds to SAAPA ‘statements’

SAA has noted the statements made by South African Airways Pilots’ Association (SAAPA) in the media. We are disappointed that this has been placed...
Guesthouse or hotel

Guesthouse or hotel? Four considerations to help you make the best choice for your...

Have you ever stood on tiptoes in the corner of your hotel room desperately trying to catch a signal to download your mails? Or found that...
Hidden Tourism Gem

Jurni announces South Africa’s ultimate ‘Hidden Tourism Gem’

Jurni, a first-of-its-kind Travel and Tourism Data Management Company, is pleased to announce the winner of its Jurni Gems social media campaign. Dr. Nomvuselelo Songelwa, Jurni Chief Executive Officer, says: “Today,...
Flight cancellations

Air France to return to the Seychelles

Air France is reintroducing its non-stop direct flights to Seychelles from October 31. In the last couple of years since Air Seychelles discontinued its own...
UK Settlement visas

Delays in UK settlement visas

Processing times for UK settlement visas are taking considerably longer since they are now being sent to the head office in Sheffield -...
Aviation Experiences

All set for take-off: Emirates rolls out new aviation experiences at Dubai Mall

Emirates, in partnership with Emaar, is gearing up to debut a range of immersive experiences for mallgoers including a newly relocated and refreshed Emirates A380...
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Flight Centre Travel Group celebrates 25 years in South Africa

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) celebrates 25 years since its first agency outlet opened in South Africa this month. In January 1994, the international travel group opened...