Travel news overview

• Flights
• 14/03/2023 02:27

Zambia Airways to fly to South Africa in the second quarter of this year

Zambia Airways started commercial operations in December 2021 as a 55/45 joint venture between the Zambian government and Ethiopian Airlines. With the imminent introduction of its first jet, a Boeing 737, the carrier is gradually unveiling its regional ambitions.

• Flights
• 14/03/2023 02:27

South African Airways begins to withdraw its Airbus A319s

South African Airways resumed commercial flights on 23 September 2021 - after 17 months of recovery - with a reduced fleet of six aircraft including three A319s. As it moves forward with its ambitious growth plan, the airline is migrating to its larger aircraft.

• Beyond Africa
• 14/03/2023 02:26

Saudi Arabia to launch Riyadh Air

Saudi Arabia will launch Riyadh Air, a new state-owned airline.

The carrier will be wholly owned by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund, known as the Public Investment Fund.

In an announcement Sunday, Saudi crown prince Muhammad bin Salman said the carrier aspires to connect its namesake Riyadh with 100 destinations globally by an… read more

• Flights
• 13/03/2023 07:32

Saudia with new China, Nigeria, South Africa and UK Routes

Saudia is planning to further expand its network in Asia, Europe and Africa later in 2023, backed by a Saudi Arabian government scheme designed to draw in more tourists.

With the support of the Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP), the airline said it intends to start four new routes… read more

• Travel-tech
• 13/03/2023 07:30

How to use mobile technology to win back business travel

Business travel has recovered significantly as pandemic fears wane and employees return to the office. According to a recent survey by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)… read more

• Flights
• 13/03/2023 07:29

Egyptair to fly into Bangladesh this coming May

On 18 August 2021, EgyptAir signed a memorandum of understanding with ALO Dhaka Aviation, making the Bangladeshi company its commercial representative (GSA) in Bangladesh. Since then, the Egyptian flag carrier has been working on obtaining regulatory approvals to enter this high potential Asian market.

• Destinations
• 13/03/2023 07:26

Namibia: MR118 (Rosh Pinah to Oranjemund) has been reopened

The Namibian Roads Authority (RA), whose core business is to construct and maintain Namibia's road sector, has informed the public that the MR118 (… read more

• Attractions
• 13/03/2023 07:25

Iziko Museums of South Africa: Free entry to selected museums on Human Rights Day

Iziko Museums of South Africa has announced that it will be offering free entry to selected museums in Cape Town on Human Rights Day (21 March 2023). This inc… read more

• Accomodation
• Destinations
• 13/03/2023 05:25

Waldorf Astoria to Debut in Seychelles

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• Cruise
• 13/03/2023 05:23

South Africa to feature on longest ever World Cruise for Regent Seven Seas

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced a World Cruise aboard Seven Seas Mariner for 2026 that will break all previous records in terms of cruise duration.

The 154-night voyage will visit 41 countries on 6 continents, with 431 free shore excursions offered for the full itinerary, including a tour to the UNESCO World He… read more