The airline will add 680 seats a week to its London-Johannesburg route by operating an all-A380 service in October, allowing travellers a choice of two flights a day.
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Visa-free travel to Russia comes into effect
The Department of Home Affairs spokesperson, Mayihlome Tshwete, confirmed that the visa waiver for South Africans travelling to Russia would come into effect on 31 March 2017.
Qatar introduces laptop lending service
Qatar Airways has introduced a laptop lending service on March 31. Passengers will be able to download their work on a USB before boarding and will be able to continue their work in-flight...
How the electronics ban on flights affects SA travellers
On Tuesday 21 March 2017 the USA and UK issued a ban on any electronic devices larger than 16cm x 9.3cm from being carried as hand luggage in the airline cabin...
Nigeria expedites visa applications
Previously, standard visa applications took seven working days, while express visas took two to three days to process. Visa applicants will also only pay the standard visa service fee...
Nigeria to roll out biometric visa requirements
As from October 25, South Africans are required to provide their biometrics (fingerprints and facial photograph) as part of their visa application to Nigeria.
OR Tambo domestic passengers to get silent treatment
Passengers departing on domestic flights from O. R. Tambo International Airport have been advised that all microphones at the Domestic Departures Terminal and gates will be switched off.
Mozambique imposes stricter rules on business visas
If you are travelling to Mozambique on business, even just for one meeting, you now need to apply for a business visa. Mozambique labour department has started conducting inspections...
EU to revoke visa-free travel for US passport holders
American travellers will need to apply for entry into the European Union after the European Parliament voted on March 2 to revoke visa-free travel.
Emirates launches Cambodia service
Emirates will launch a new daily service to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, via Yangon, from July 1. Fight EK 388 will depart Dubai at 09h15 and arrive in Yangon at 17h25. It will depart Yangon at 18h55 and arrive in Phnom Penh at 21h25.
Flight Centre Travel Group Continues European Expansion
The company, which recently acquired corporate businesses in Germany, Finland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden, announced that it had agreed to acquire a minority interest in 3Mundi...
Electronics Ban Update
Earlier this year many business travellers were affected by the electronics ban the United States placed on several airlines. The good news for our travellers is the United States (US) has lifted the in-cabin ban on laptops...