Travel news South Sudan

• Flights
• 18/02/2021 21:18

Air Côte d’Ivoire receives its first Airbus A320neo

Air Côte d’Ivoire, Ivory Coast’s flagship carrier based in Abidjan, has taken delivery of its first A320neo, becoming the first operator of the type in the West-African region. This latest generation aircraft will join Air Côte d’Ivoire’s existing Airbus fleet of six aircraft.

With improved levels of efficiency, this n… read more

• Travel-tech
• 18/02/2021 21:11

FlySafair introduces new mobile app

FlySafair, a local low-cost airline, has launched a new mobile app as companies attempt to rebuild after South Africa's second wave, and adjust to travel in the new normal.

The company in a release stated, "We've been crafting an app for a while and now seemed like a great time to launch it because we were able to make a lot of adju… read more

• Opinion
• 18/02/2021 11:57

ET CEO: The future of Africa Aviation

The overall situation from an airline perspective in Africa at this time. African airlines did not have the opportunity to look for support from their government in terms of bailout money due to COVID-19.Building on more than airline passenger traffic to stem the tide and fund the budget.

Peter Harbison of CAPA Live, spoke with Tewolde Geb… read more

• 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.