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travelnews.co.za > article > south-africans-exempt-from-egypt-visa-fees

South Africans exempt from Egypt visa fees

7+ hour, 47+ min ago  (86+ words) South Africans exempt from Egypt visa fees'travelnews.co.za South Africans exempt from Egypt visa fees South Africans visiting Egypt are exempt from paying a visa fee when obtaining a visa on arrival. Egypt's visa on arrival and e-visa fees…...

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travelnews.co.za > article > barsa-summit-in-pictures

Barsa Summit in pictures

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (284+ words) Aviation leaders touched down in KwaZulu-Natal for the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (Barsa) Aviation Summit 2026, hosted at The Capital Zimbali on March 5-6." Over two days, delegates engaged in robust industry discussions, explored the province through various outdoor…...

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travelnews.co.za > article > winelands-airport-faces-final-appeal-hurdle

Winelands Airport faces final appeal hurdle

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (456+ words) The Cape Winelands Airport is facing a final hurdle before construction can commence as several appeals from neighbouring landowners await a decision from Anton Bredell, the Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning. The airport project…...

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travelnews.co.za > article > new-look-for-cape-town-hotel

New look for Cape Town hotel

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (185+ words) New look for Cape Town hotel'eTNW New look for Cape Town hotel Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges has completed the refurbishment of Old Bank Hotel in central Cape Town. The building retains it classic Victorian architectural style while adding expanded contemporary…...

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travelnews.co.za > article > airlink-ups-pemba-flights

Airlink ups Pemba flights

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (124+ words) Airlink ups Pemba flights'eTNW Airlink ups Pemba flights Airlink is increasing capacity on its Johannesburg-Pemba route, adding extra frequencies from March 30. The airline currently operates daily flights to Pemba Airport in Mozambique. From the end of March, a second flight…...

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travelnews.co.za > article > new-505-room-resort-opens-in-zanzibar

New 505-room resort opens in Zanzibar

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (231+ words) New 505-room resort opens in Zanzibar'eTNW New 505-room resort opens in Zanzibar RIU Hotels & Resorts has opened Riu Palace Swahili, its third hotel in Tanzania, in Nungwi, northern Zanzibar. The adults-only property has 505 rooms and includes RIU's first Elite Club…...

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travelnews.co.za > article > harith-signs-deal-to-acquire-flysafair

Harith signs deal to acquire FlySafair

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (558+ words) Pan-African infrastructure investor Harith has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement to acquire FlySafair, in a transaction that could see South Africa's largest domestic airline move into entirely local ownership, subject to regulatory approvals. The deal remains subject to approvals…...

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travelnews.co.za > article > flight-centres-travel-expo-is-back

Flight Centre’s Travel Expo is back

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (133+ words) Flight Centre's Travel Expo is back'eTNW Flight Centre's Travel Expo is back After a six-year absence, Flight Centre is bringing back its Travel Expo, as a pop-up event in Sandton City, Johannesburg. From February 19 to 22,Sandton City will showcase offerings…...

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travelnews.co.za > article > saa-delivers-second-profitable-year-post-rescue

SAA delivers second profitable year post-rescue

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (336+ words) SAA has reported a second consecutive year of profitability since exiting business rescue, with the airline recording a R30 million nett profit and the SAA Group a R155 million nett profit for the financial year ended March 31, 2025." The audited results were announced…...

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travelnews.co.za > article > saa-outlines-feeder-role-in-long-haul-plans

SAA outlines feeder role in long-haul plans

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (436+ words) SAA is leaning on partnerships to rebuild its network, with its codeshare with CemAir becoming a key player in its feeder airline strategy to support regional and long-haul expansion." Following the collapse of SAA's proposed strategic equity partnership with the…...