Travel news South Sudan

• Flights
• 18/02/2021 05:21

Qatar Airways expands further into South Africa

Middle-Eastern airline Qatar Airways has announced plans to expand its flight operations in South Africa.

The group said that by March 2021 it plans to operate 28 weekly flights from the country, including:

• Cape Town will see an increase to 7 weekly flights;
• Durban will see an increase to 3 weekly flights;

• Miscellaneous
• Destinations
• 18/02/2021 05:20

Wakashio’s Stern Removal Kicks Off in Mauritius

Six months after the scuttling  of the Wakashio’s bow, the dismantling of the stern has finally kicked off in Pointe d’Esny, Mauritius. The parts will be transported on a special barge to Port-Louis’ harbor before being handed over … read more

• Flights
• 17/02/2021 19:53

Airlink: Flights between Johannesburg Nosy Be (Madagascar) remain suspended

South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink has announced the further suspension of its service between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Fascene Airport (NOS) on the is… read more

• Flights
• 17/02/2021 07:14

EK suspends passenger flights to MEL

It’s been about three weeks since Emiratesresumed its suspended service to Australia.  However, it looks like the Middle Eastern carrier will be re-suspending its flights to Melbourne for the next month and a ha… read more

• Accomodation
• 17/02/2021 06:29

South Africa: Tourism Grading Council certified facilities ready to receive guests

Accommodation establishments certified by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) are ready to receive guests in a safe and responsible manner, in line with the COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

A health and safety protocols study conducted by the South African Tourism (SA Tourism) Insights and Analytics te… read more

• Flights
• 16/02/2021 20:46

Not wearing A mask could cost you $7,000 on FlySafair

Airlines have cracked down on anti-mask behavior in different ways and with varying levels of regulatory support. In South Africa, low-cost carrier FlySafair is upping the ante. Failure to comply with the airline’s face mask requirements could end up costing passengers up to R100 000 (approximately $7,000).

If a traveler on b… read more

• Flights
• 16/02/2021 20:44

SAA cancellation of International flights until 30th of October

South African Airways confirms that international flights will remain cancelled up to, and including, the 30th of October 2021.

Bookings for international travel from the 31st of October onwards will remain in place for now. The cancellations pertain to the ongoing business rescue process and travel restrictions with respect to COVID-19.

• Destinations
• 16/02/2021 20:31

South Africa Opens Its Land Borders – What About Air Travel?

As of February 13th, South Africa as a country moved to “Alert Level 3.” Under this restriction level, the nation’s 20 land borders, which were partially operational, will  be  fully operational. The 33 land borders which were closed will remain closed. This is the most significant change for South Africa’s borders – but what about air… read more

• Flights
• 16/02/2021 20:26

Libya: Berniq Airways prepares for its launch

After the inauguration of its headquarters in February 2020 in Benghazi, the acquisition of its first A320 in October, Berniq Airways is now securing its AOC.

The young airline has great sub-regional ambitions. The start of commercial activities of Berniq Airways is imminent. The new private Libyan company got its Ai… read more

• Rail
• 16/02/2021 07:46

Train service between Langa and Cape Town resumes

Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) chairperson Leonard Ramatlakane welcomed rail commuters at the resumption of the service between Cape Town and Langa on Monday.

The corridor that passes through Mutual station has been suspended since November 2019, with the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) collaborat… read more