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SAA has warned travellers of a social media scam claiming to offer discounted fares. In a post on social media platform X, the airline said it had been alerted to a scam targeting individuals on WhatsApp. Scammers impersonating SAA are offering discounted tickets with payment l

Delta Air Lines WiFi roll-out is taking off internationally and will be available on South African routes from mid-2025. And it will be free of charge! As we continue to roll out fast, free WiFi and the in-flight experiences it powers, were able to serve customers travelling both domest

Qatar Airways Group has acquired a 25% stake in Airlink. The announcement indicates Qatar Airways continuing intention to develop its operations and interests across the African continent. It also ends months of speculation over which carrier was under discussion when the Qatar

Qatar Airways Group has acquired a 25% stake in Airlink. The announcement indicates Qatar Airways continuing intention to develop its operations and interests across the African continent. It also ends months of speculation over which carrier was under discussion when the Qatar

The design for the luxurious reboot of the Orient Express, set to launch operations in 2026, has been revealed. Seventeen carriages dating back to the 1920s and 1930s, formerly known as the Nostalgie-Istanbul-Orient-Express, are being redesigned by renowned French architect Maxime dA

Nick Fadugba , Founder and Chief Executive Officer of African Aviation Services, has died. Fadugba was very well known and respected in aviation circles in Africa. Over the years he provided a wide range of consultancy and advisory services to international aviation, finance and

Singapore Airlines will increase the frequency of flights between Johannesburg and Singapore in December. The airline will add a three-time weekly service to its already daily schedule, bringing the total frequency up to 10 flights a week for the period December 11, 2024 to January 10,

Umngazi Hotel and Spa on the Wild Coast has recently reopened with a fresh look. The hotel closed for four weeks (mid-May to mid-June) for essential renovations. The property lies in a idyllically beautiful setting, on the Umngazi River Mouth, 20km south of Port St Johns in the Eastern

Air Botswana has revealed the starting dates for its new routes, reinstated flights and increased frequencies in Southern Africa. The carrier is introducing brand new routes including Gaborone Durban, Maun Cape Town, Kasane Mpumalanga, and Kasane Cape Town. The airl