The Mozambican government has doubled the cost of entry visas with immediate effect under a decree jointly signed by Economy and Finance Minister, Adriano Maleiane, and Interior Minister, Basilio Monteiro. All single-entry visas applied for in foreign travellers’ countries of origin will be affected by the fee increases. At the current exchange rate, the cost of single-entry … Read more
South African Airways has signed codeshare and frequent flyer agreements with Brazilian airline Gol-Linhas Aéreas (GOL). The agreement will enable SAA to add its code to 20 connecting flights in Brazil operated by GOL in the Brazilian territory, which will allow SAA customers to integrate their travel with easy connections on flights of both carriers. … Read more
Passengers on British Airways (operated by Comair) will be able to enjoy increased flight frequencies from mid-September. BA will operate 34 additional flights a week on routes serviced from Johannesburg – Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth – as well as between Cape Town and Durban. The flights are now available for booking. Shaun Pozyn, … Read more
Seven Scottish airports will be forced to temporarily close later this month due to strikes by air traffic controllers, reports Travel Mole. Members have rejected a pay offer by the owner of the Highlands and Islands airports, HIAL. The union has organised three days of strikes, July 21 at Inverness airport, July 22 at Sumburgh, … Read more
