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IATA Reports $1.7 Billion in Blocked Airline Funds: A Global Challenge
As of October 2024, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that a staggering $1.7 billion in airline funds remains inaccessible due to government restrictions across various countries worldwide. While this figure indicates a slight improvement from the $1.8… read more
Air France-KLM Enhances Southern Africa Connectivity with New Codeshare Agreement
The Air France-KLM Group, a prominent French-Dutch multinational airline holding company, has officially launched a new codeshare agreement with Airlink, a regional airline based in South Africa. This partnership took effect on December 3, 2024, and marks a significant step toward enhancing trav… read more
UN Tourism Recognizes 2024's Best Tourism Villages: A Focus on Sustainable Rural Development
Rural destinations are solidifying their role as pivotal contributors to sustainable tourism and community development, as the United Nations Tourism organization announces its Best Tourism Villages for 2024. This year’s selection features 55 villages from various regions worldwide, chosen from over 260 applications submitted by… read more
South African Travelers Set to Embrace More Holidays in 2025
A recent study involving over 2,000 South African travelers indicates that more than 60% plan to take additional holidays in 2025. The research highlights emerging travel trends, including the rise of "bravecations" and heritage holidays, as well as a growing emphasis on value and sustainability in travel planning. According to M… read more
MSC Musica arrives in Durban, signalling start to 2024/25 cruise season
MSC Musica has arrived in Durban, signalling the start of the 2024/2025 cruise season, with her first departure of the season scheduled for Friday.
The three-night roundtrip cruise to Portuguese Island is a staple of the season, with the vast majority of these roundtrip itineraries from Durban visiting either Pomene Bay (f… read more
South Africa's largest airline is even threatened with license revocation
The trouble began in October. Back then, two competitors approached the International Air Services Licensing Council IASC. The authority is responsible for allocating and withdrawing traffic rights in South Africa. And it initiated an investigation following the complaint by Airlink and Lift.
The ruling revealed that Fl… read more
Oceania features Cape Town cruises in 2026 collection of itineraries
Oceania Cruises has unveiled the second portion of its 2026 Collection of Voyages which are now available to book and feature cruises to and from Cape Town, South Africa.
Guests can choose from more than 60 itineraries, including 17 Grand Voyages, across the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, Mediterranean, and Northern Europe, aboard three o… read more
Africa's Railway Infrastructure Deficit
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has released its annual report titled ‘State of Africa’s Infrastructure Report 2024,’ which indicates that progress in expanding and improving the rail network as outlined in the African Union’s railway initiative has been limited to date.
According to the report, out of the ambitious plan to construct … read more
Qatar Airways operates up to 35 weekly flights to South Africa during the southern hemisphere summer
The flag carrier airline of Qatar, Qatar Airways, has increased the number of flights to … read more
Norwegian Cruise Line amends itinerary for Norwegian Dawn’s South African season
Norwegian Cruise Line has informed guests booked on upcoming sailings of the Norwegian Dawn that significant itinerary changes will impact itineraries between Port Louis, Mauritius, and Cape Town, South Africa.
The 12-night cruises, originally scheduled to include stops in Madagascar and Reunion, have been adjusted, wi… read more
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