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23/07/2025

The Mediterranean is a feast for the senses, where ancient history sits side by side with sunny beaches, vibrant markets and culinary delights. Every Med destination has a story to tell. It’s no wonder South Africans love it.
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23/07/2025

A new directive from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will change the way South African pilgrims travel for Hajj from 2026, by removing Hajj-accredited travel agencies and tour operators from the process.

A new directive from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will change the way South African pilgrims travel for Hajj from 2026, by removing Hajj-accredited travel agencies and tour operators

22/07/2025

This month, FlyGabon introduced twice-weekly direct flights from its hub in Libreville to Johannesburg, providing a much-needed link between Southern Africa and the business hubs of West and Central Africa. Corporate travel experts have welcomed the new route as it is expected to improve accessibility to destinations that have been expensive and difficult to reach.

This month, FlyGabon introduced twice-weekly direct flights from its hub in Libreville to Johannesburg, providing a much-needed link between Southern Africa and the business hubs of West and Central

21/07/2025

SAA has officially withdrawn as co-champion of the Pan African Airline Group (PAAG). The airline says the decision stems from the need to focus fully on rebuilding its brand, stabilising operations and securing long-term financial sustainability.

SAA has officially withdrawn as co-champion of the Pan African Airline Group (PAAG). The airline says the decision stems from the need to focus fully on rebuilding its brand, stabilising operations

18/07/2025

SAA’s audited financial results for the financial year 2023/24 revealed a nett loss of R354 million. This comes after the airline reported a nett profit of R210 million in the previous financial year.

SAA’s audited financial results for the financial year 2023/24 revealed a nett loss of R354 million. This comes after the airline reported a nett profit of R210 million in the previous financial

17/07/2025

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17/07/2025

FlySafair confirmed on Wednesday (July 16) that negotiations with its pilot group, represented by the trade union Solidarity, had reached a deadlock.

FlySafair confirmed on Wednesday (July 16) that negotiations with its pilot group, represented by the trade union Solidarity, had reached a deadlock. This will result in the issuance of a strike

16/07/2025

ITCs are shaping the future of travel with personalisation, great service and expert recommendations. What tools, resources, and strategies help these independents thrive? Read more in this week’s issue.
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16/07/2025

Acsa has placed its Group Executive of Enterprise Security and Compliance, Mzwandile Petros, on precautionary suspension, pending the outcome of an independent investigation into allegations of operational irregularities.

Acsa has placed its Group Executive of Enterprise Security and Compliance, Mzwandile Petros, on precautionary suspension, pending the outcome of an independent investigation into allegations of

15/07/2025

African countries continue to charge exorbitant airline taxes, increasing airfares, lowering passenger traffic and limiting airlines’ continental network growth, warns the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Taxes and Charges Study Review for 2024.

African countries continue to charge exorbitant airline taxes, increasing airfares, lowering passenger traffic and limiting airlines’ continental network growth, warns the African Airlines

14/07/2025

As global airlines accelerate their shift toward NDC, African carriers are lagging far behind.

As global airlines accelerate their shift toward NDC, African carriers are lagging far behind. This is according to a survey by TPConnects and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), outlining NDC

11/07/2025

Delayed Canadian visas are derailing South Africans’ dreams of cruising to Alaska. South African cruise operators have confirmed that the lengthy delays, with processing times in excess of 500 days, have made Alaskan itineraries practically inaccessible, despite strong interest from South Africans.

Delayed Canadian visas are derailing South Africans’ dreams of cruising to Alaska. South African cruise operators have confirmed that the lengthy delays, with processing times in excess of 500 days,