Travel news South Sudan

• Cruise
• 02/05/2021 06:24

Princess Cruises to resume Panama Canal transit cruises for summer 2022/23

Princess Cruises has released its 2022/23 Caribbean and Panama Canal program, with 87 departures on 21 different itineraries. Cruises on Princess’ new Caribbean and Panama Canal itineraries will range from shorter 4-day, to longer 21-day voyages, and will include six cruise ships.

Enchanted Princess, Sky Princess, Regal Princess, Ca… read more

• Flights
• 01/05/2021 17:43

South African Airways out of business rescue

South African national flag carrier South African Airways (SAA) has left a form of bankruptcy protection yesterday called a “business rescue” and was handed back to its executives. After around 17 months of bankruptcy protection to address past sins, the once bloated airline is ready to get back to business after receiving R7.8 bil… read more

• Flights
• 01/05/2021 17:42

Uganda Airlines also to JNB - network growing

After the 2020 blackout, Uganda Airlines has gradually rebuilt its regional network.

Now consolidated, the airline will conquer new markets in accordance with its growth plan. Hence, Uganda Airlines has announced the opening of a new route to Johannesburg. From May 31, the Ugandan national carrier will offer 4 fli… read more

• Flights
• 01/05/2021 07:22

Turkish Airlines returns to the Seychelles

Turkish Airlines has returned to Seychelles since Friday April 23.

Since then, the Turkish national carrier has offered 2 weekly flights (Tuesdays and Fridays) between Istanbul (Turkey) and Victoria Island, with a day change scheduled from July 12 (Tuesdays and Saturdays). The route is operated by a 289-seater Airbus A3… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 01/05/2021 06:40

Airlines Association of Southern Africa says SADC countries need to speed up vaccination process

The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) governments to accelerate vaccination programmes.

AASA, an organisation that represents many airlines in the SADC region, said the fast-tracking of the vaccination programmes would offer “urgent financial relief” to the… read more

• Flights
• 29/04/2021 05:40

Ethiopian airlines expresses readiness to resume flight to Enugu Airport

Ethiopian Airlines says, it is fully prepared to resume operations to Akanu Ibiam International Airport, (AIIA) Enugu as soon the Federal Government gives the go ahead for international flights into the airport.

This assurance was given by the airlines’ Manager, Senait Ataklet who led the airlines’ team on a courtesy visit to… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 28/04/2021 07:27

Africa Travel Week 2021 to host Connect in the City Live event in September

Selected international buyers and media will visit Cape Town in September for a first-hand experience of the Mother City and all it has to offer, which forms part of the Africa Travel Week (ATW) celebrations in 2021.

The Connect in the City Live event will be hosted during Tourism Month and is one of several events that ATW is hosting this… read more

• Flights
• 28/04/2021 06:14

Emirates: Passenger flights from South Africa to Dubai remain suspended

The largest airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the flag carrier of the Emirate of Dubai, Emirates, has announced that passenger flights from … read more

• Flights
• 28/04/2021 06:14

Air Seychelles opens seasonal route to Bucharest

Air Seychelles continues to return to the international market. With the easing of travel restrictions, the company has resumed its regular services to Israel, India and South Africa.

The airline is now planning a seasonal route between Seychelles and Romania. … read more

• Flights
• 27/04/2021 06:20

Qatar Airways to serve Abidjan in Ivory Coast from next summer

Qatar Airways has announced the opening of a new route to Abidjan in Côte d'Ivoire from June 16, 2021. The operated route, via Accra, will be offered three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

This is the 4th African line opened by the Qatari carrier since the start of the pandemic. “We are deligh… read more