SA Express says it is working with key stakeholders to ensure a speedy resolution of the challenges that have affected its operations. A spokesperson for the airline says information regarding the cancellation of flights on Wednesday morning and the re-commencement of those flights later in the afternoon “had been released based on the understanding … Read more
Kilimanjaro Airport has changed the process of issuing visas on arrival. Going forward, clients arriving into Kilimanjaro, without a visa, will be required to complete a process estimated to take up to two hours for guests to go through, and it is only applicable to those arriving in Kilimanjaro without a visa. It is recommended … Read more
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
The London Underground Night Tube will launch services just after midnight tonight – almost three years since the plan was first announced, BBC says. Trains will run on the Victoria and Central lines on Fridays and Saturdays. The plan was announced in November 2013 and intended to begin in September 2015, but strikes over pay … Read more
Additional downpours could aggravate flooding into this weekend, Accu Weather claims. At least 13 people have died in the flooding, 40 000 homes have been damaged and 30 000 people have been rescued since last Friday While the worst of the rain ended earlier this week, additional sporadic downpours will affect Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas … Read more
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set up a number of initiatives and events to inspire confidence in travelers to the country. TAT has approached the Thai government to declare Tuesday, September 27, World Tourism Day, a public holiday and to grant people a day off on Monday, September 26, to encourage travel over … Read more
Low-cost airline Norwegian continues its growth at Manchester Airport with the addition of two new routes to Malaga and Alicante taking-off this week. “Some 380,000 passengers have already enjoyed our services including free Wi-Fi, comfortable seating and brand new aircraft all at affordable fares to and from Manchester Airport.
