Travel news overview

• Rail
• 05/03/2023 06:58

North Congo-Ntam-Port Of Kribi Railway Line Construction Project

Cameroon entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with Bestway Finance Ltd and Austsino Resources Group Ltd in 2021, to build a 540 km railway line connecting the iron ore site at Mbalam to the multimodal ore port at Kribi. The port, with a capacity of over 100 million tonnes per year, is currently under construction. The project will e… read more

• Destinations
• 05/03/2023 06:56

How Ride Rwanda is Promoting Cycling Tourism

While Tour du Rwanda continues to attract a host of international riders who convene in the country for the race, tourists from all walks of life also visit the country to not only enjoy the race but also ride for fun while discovering remarkable Rwanda on a road bike.

Since 2019, Professional Hospitality Solutions, a local hospital… read more

• Attractions
• 05/03/2023 06:53

Table Mountain National Park goes cash free at two popular entry points!

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town is set to go cash free at two popular entry points. Effective 01 April 2023, the Cape of Good Hope, known as Cape Point… read more

• Flights
• 05/03/2023 06:52

Eswatini Air launches operations

The new flag carrier of the Kingdom of eSwatini, Eswatini Air, has released its planned operating schedule, fares and notice of reservations systems going live. This marks and brings to an end of the long wait for the commencement date of … read more

• Flights
• 05/03/2023 06:44

Governement to probe foreign airlines for hike in airfare

The federal government has disclosed its intention to investigate foreign airlines over closure of lower inventories that has led to astronomical increase in airfare.

LEADERSHIP reports that foreign airlines have shut lower inventories against Nigerians over their trapped $550million with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).… read more

• Cruise
• 05/03/2023 06:44

Fred Olsen 2025 World Cruise aboard Bolette to call in Cape Town

In 2025, Fred Olsen Cruise Line will bring its newish cruise ship, Bolette, to South Africa as part of its 106-night World Cruise from Southampton. Inspired by the first world circumnavigation by explorers Magellan and Elcano in the 16th century, the cruise will visit approximately 40 destinations worldwide.

Departing on Janu… read more

• Flights
• 05/03/2023 06:43

Emirates and Philippine Airlines announce interline partnership

Emirates and Philippine Airlines (PAL) have forged an interline partnership to enhance connectivity for their respective passengers, allowing them to access new destinations on each other’s networks via Manila and Dubai with a single ticket and consistent baggage policy.

The mutual agreement has already been implemente… read more

• Flights
• 02/03/2023 07:55

Lufthansa presents “Lufthansa Allegris”, a new travel experience in all classes on long-haul network

During a major launch event, where aviation24.be was invited, Lufthansa proudly presented “Lufthansa Allegris“, a new product with new seats and an improved travel experience in all class of the airline’s long-haul network. Highlight was the introduction of  its new “First Class Suite Plus” – private room. Next to the option to book double … read more

• Flights
• 02/03/2023 07:54

South African Airways' international long-haul routes plan for 2023 and beyond

The interim Chief Commercial Officer (COO) of South African Airways (SAA), Tebogo Tsimane, said on a recent Travel News video webcast that the airline is planning launch at least one international long-haul route before the end of the financial year(31 March 2… read more

• Flights
• 02/03/2023 07:53

748 Air Services suspends scheduled flights

Once focused on humanitarian aviation, 748 Air Services ventured into the scheduled flight market to vary its activities. This venture proved perilous as the results fell far short of the Kenyan private airline's expectations.