Travel News by TNW

21/09/2026

Despite ongoing concerns about the time and expertise involved in preparing travel quotes, 76% of agents do not charge a quotation fee, according to a recent Travel News poll. The figure is almost unchanged from a similar poll conducted in 2023.

Despite ongoing concerns about the time and expertise involved in preparing travel quotes, 76% of agents do not charge a quotation fee, according t…

18/09/2026

Rennies Travel Experiences has launched Latitude, an ITC model aimed at established leisure travel consultants.

Rennies Travel Experiences has launched Latitude, an ITC model aimed at established leisure travel consultants.The programme offers experienced con…

17/09/2026

Ethiopian Airlines will launch a new daily non-stop service between Durban and Addis Ababa from December 11.

Ethiopian Airlines will launch a new daily non-stop service between Durban and Addis Ababa from December 11.The service will be operated by a Boein…

16/09/2026

Business travel continues to surge ahead, proving its resilience despite global uncertainty and rising costs. But corporates and travel managers are scrutinising issues like flexibility, carbon footprint and reliability while inspecting the true value of what suppliers bring to the party. Read more in this week’s feature → https://tinyurl.com/3we7yuk4

16/09/2026

Travel agents can arrange accommodation, transfers and other travel services for clients attending Springbok matches – but they cannot simply source match tickets through ordinary retail channels and bundle them into packages for resale.

Travel agents can arrange accommodation, transfers and other travel services for clients attending Springbok matches – but they cannot simply sourc…

15/09/2026

Airlines are turning to AI to manage flight disruptions and rebook passengers but giving AI greater autonomy could leave travellers with limited visibility over decisions affecting their journeys.

Airlines are turning to AI to manage flight disruptions and rebook passengers but giving AI greater autonomy could leave travellers with limited vi…

14/09/2026

ASATA, the world’s 5th oldest travel association turns 70. Read more in this week’s special branded feature → https://tinyurl.com/2prckh59

14/09/2026

Booking a flight to the wrong Melbourne, skipping a seemingly unnecessary flight sector or discovering a transit visa requirement two days before departure – DIY travel mistakes can be expensive.

Booking a flight to the wrong Melbourne, skipping a seemingly unnecessary flight sector or discovering a transit visa requirement two days before d…

11/09/2026

FlySafair will launch flights between Johannesburg and Lusaka from February 1, 2027.

FlySafair will launch flights between Johannesburg and Lusaka from February 1, 2027.The airline will operate five weekly flights on Mondays, Wednes…

10/09/2026

Passenger traffic across ACSA’s airports has recovered to 98% of pre-COVID levels, with international and regional traffic now exceeding or matching pre-pandemic volumes.
https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/acsa-traffic-nears-pre-covid-levels