Travel news overview

• Flights
• 24/03/2023 04:32

Airlink to launch daily flights to NBO

South African regional carrier Airlink has announced the introduction of flights to Kenya. The airline will launch scheduled direct flights between OR Tambo Internation… read more

• Rail
• 24/03/2023 04:28

What Is Up Next For The Machipanda Line?

The Machipanda railway line is part of the Beira corridor, serving the landlocked countries of Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The original 317km railway was built in 1899. Rehabilitation of this line began in August 2021, and is a vital line for the economy of the central region of the count… read more

• Cruise
• 20/03/2023 21:23

MSC Cruises says 2023/24 season will take cruising in South Africa to next level

As the 2022/23 cruise season in South Africa draws to a close, MSC Cruises (the market leader in the local cruise sector), is already creating hype for the next season.

MSC Cruises says that its decision to deploy the larger MSC Splendida in Durban and Cape Town will “take cruising to the next level in South Africa”.

The cruise line … read more

• Attractions
• 20/03/2023 21:20

Iziko Museums of South Africa to increase entrance fees

Iziko Museums of South Africa has announced that it will increase entry fees to all Iziko Museums in Cape Town for the first time in a decade, effective 01 April 2023.

The new fees schedule was developed after undertaking a benchmarkin… read more

• Flights
• 20/03/2023 21:19

Eurowings Discover discontinues flights to Kruger National Park

According to German aviation specialits aerotelegraph, Eurowings Discover is set to discontinue flights between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt, Germany, and Kruger Mpumulanga International Airport (KMIA; MQ… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 20/03/2023 21:18

Africa Travel Week: More countries expected for exciting 2023 edition

Nearly fifty countries from four continents have confirmed participation for this year’s Africa Travel Week scheduled to come off at the beautiful city of Cape Town, South Africa from April 3-5.

Now in its 7th edition, Africa travel week has grown to be one of the continent’s major marketplaces for leisure, MICE and many segments o… read more

• Flights
• 20/03/2023 21:13

Condor now also flies in winter from Berlin to the Middle East and Africa

Condor connects BER with Dubai, Hurghada and Agadir

Condor is returning to the capital region with attractive flights just in time for the autumn holidays in Berlin and Brandenburg. The German airline will fly to three destinations in the Middle East and Africa from BER. The airline will then permanently operate two A320/A320… read more

• Flights
• 20/03/2023 21:13

RwandAir continues fleet expansion with new Airbus A330-200 wide-body jet

RwandAir has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its third long-haul aircraft.  The Airbus A330-200 registered 9XR-WX is based at the carrier’s Kigali hub and offers customers a leading experience in the skies.

The aircraft will allow the Rwandan carrier to further expand its long-haul operation, with additional flig… read more

• Flights
• 20/03/2023 21:12

Ethiopian Airlines takes delivery of its first aircraft of the year, a Boeing 737-MAX 8

In 2022, Ethiopian Airlines' fleet expanded at an average rate of one new aircraft per month. The trend is expected to continue this year, with almost 30 aircraft in its order book awaiting delivery.

• Flights
• 20/03/2023 20:42

Corsair makes official request to launch Paris Orly-Bamako service this summer

Corsair, the French long-haul specialist, wants to serve Bamako again this summer, after the convincing results obtained during the previous season. The aim is to position itself as a credible alternative to the current competition on this very popular route between Paris and the Malian capital.