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SAA has introduced exclusive student domestic fares with a 10% upfront discount on all domestic destinations. The offer applies to students at school and university levels, whether heading back to university, visiting family, or exploring new cities. Students will also receive

The Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (Barsa) has requested a meeting with the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, to discuss the challenges airlines are facing with the disruption being caused by the newly installed biometric system at border control points across

Charley the African elephant is retiring from a long career of enchanting visitors at the National Zoological Garden in Pretoria. After 23 years, Charley will be retiring to the Shambala Private Game Reserve to enjoy his golden years. Due to Charleys advanced age, careful preparation ne

Luxury yacht and expedition cruise line Ponant has now waived the single supplement on 183 cruises worldwide. Solo travellers can book a single stateroom or private suite without having to pay the standard single supplement associated with single occupancy. We recognise the inc

In the next 20 years, Africa will experience some of the highest annual air passenger demand growth rates, yet aircraft deliveries will remain low. The Brazilian narrowbody aircraft manufacturer Embraer revealed these findings at the Farnborough International Airshow in its Market Outlo

Virgin Atlantic will charge passengers a new environmental flight levy on flights departing from the UK, from January next year. The fee aims to cover the costs of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The airlines Chief Executive, Shai Weiss, confirmed the news to The Telegraph. Weiss said

Royal Caribbean has announced some details about the new Discovery class of ship, following the launch of the cruise lines sixth Oasis-class ship, Utopia of the Seas . Speaking at a media briefing on Utopia of the Seas , CEO of Royal Caribbean International, Michael Bayley , said

Air passenger capacity is lagging demand, resulting in high load factors globally. African airlines experienced the largest improvement in load factor in June, rising to 77%, an increase of 7,4 percentage points over June 2023, Iata revealed in its June 2024 Air Passenger Market Analysi

Plettenberg Bay Airport has been shut down indefinitely after the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) issued a notice to Bitou Municipality on July 31 suspending its airport licence with immediate effect. As a result of the notice, the airport is effectively closed.