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19/08/2025

Agents are required to provide CTCM/CTCE details in airline bookings or risk receiving an ADM, according to an IATA resolution. However, agents say airlines are misusing these details for unsolicited marketing, sparking concerns over regulatory breaches and uneven enforcement.

Agents are required to provide CTCM/CTCE details in airline bookings or risk receiving an ADM, according to an IATA resolution. However, agents say…

18/08/2025

The recent FlySafair pilot strike exposed vulnerabilities in South Africa’s domestic aviation market, highlighting the risks of relying on a single airline to meet the bulk of the country’s air travel demand.

The recent FlySafair pilot strike exposed vulnerabilities in South Africa’s domestic aviation market, highlighting the risks of relying on a single…

15/08/2025

With court rulings declaring its business rescue plan invalid, failed appeals, and the withdrawal of its would-be saviour investor, Mango Airlines’ Business Rescue Practitioner (BRP), Sipho Sono, has called for a structured wind-down of the airline.

With court rulings declaring its business rescue plan invalid, failed appeals, and the withdrawal of its would-be saviour investor, Mango Airlines’ Business Rescue Practitioner (BRP), Sipho Sono, has

14/08/2025

Supply chain disruptions, an ageing global fleet and lengthy maintenance turnaround times have resulted in a surge in flight delays and cancellations for airlines around the world, according to industry experts.

Supply chain disruptions, an ageing global fleet and lengthy maintenance turnaround times have resulted in a surge in flight delays and cancellations for airlines around the world, according to

13/08/2025

From corporate retreats to milestone family celebrations, group travel and incentive programmes offer inspiring and connecting experiences. Shifts in trends and destinations have emerged, but group travel is still a wonderful means of celebration. Read more in this week’s feature.
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13/08/2025

Persistent challenges with Air Traffic and Navigation Services’ (ATNS) payroll systems are allegedly compromising the morale and mental health of air traffic control personnel, threatening the quality of the essential service at South African airports.

Persistent challenges with Air Traffic and Navigation Services’ (ATNS) payroll systems are allegedly compromising the morale and mental health of air traffic control personnel, threatening the

11/08/2025

The Pretoria High Court has declared it unlawful for the Air Service Licensing Council (ASLC) to impose Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) or race-based requirements on applicants for air service licences.

The Pretoria High Court has declared it unlawful for the Air Service Licensing Council (ASLC) to impose Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) or race-based requirements on applicants for

08/08/2025

While the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) has been regarded by some in the aviation industry as “beyond rescue”, the project may still hold value as an instrument to overcome hurdles that have prevented the implementation of the Yamoussoukro Decision, which calls for liberalisation of aviation within Africa.

While the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) has been regarded by some in the aviation industry as “beyond rescue”, the project may still hold value as an instrument to overcome hurdles that

07/08/2025

Booking fragmentation across multiple platforms is slowing down agents, increasing operational costs and complicating onboarding processes, according to Sabre’s recent white paper, ‘What I See vs. What I Take’.

Booking fragmentation across multiple platforms is slowing down agents, increasing operational costs and complicating onboarding processes, according to Sabre’s recent white paper, ‘What I See vs.

06/08/2025

“I am woman, hear me roar, in numbers too big to ignore,” sang Helen Reddy in the 1970s. In 2025, women are roaring right up to the top ranks of the travel industry, reshaping it and transforming it. That’s something that cannot be ignored. Read more in this week’s Women in travel feature.
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06/08/2025

E-hailing services like Uber and Bolt remain popular among corporate travellers in South Africa, but will the frequent driver strikes force companies to rethink their ground transport policies and programmes?

E-hailing services like Uber and Bolt remain popular among corporate travellers in South Africa, but will the frequent driver strikes force companies to rethink their ground transport policies and

04/08/2025

New Mauritius Hotels Limited (NMH), the parent company of the Beachcomber brand, has announced that Beachcomber Hospitality Investments (BHI) has entered into a non-binding letter of intent to acquire a “leading five-star resort in Zanzibar”.

New Mauritius Hotels Limited (NMH), the parent company of the Beachcomber brand, has announced that Beachcomber Hospitality Investments (BHI) has entered into a non-binding letter of intent to