IATA said governments blocked US$1.7bn (R30.3bn) of airline funds at the end of October, a slight improvement from US$1.8bn (R32.1bn) at the end of April. About US$1 billion (R17.8 billion) of airline money blocked from repatriation is in African countries, about 59% of the global total. Over the past six months, there have been significant […]
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Air France is extending its seasonal flight to Cape Town, which usually ends at the end of March. In 2025, the airline will continue to offer three weekly flights between Paris and Cape Town until April 27. Wilson TauroAir France-KLM’s country manager for South Africa said the extension would boost connectivity for travelers during
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Domestic travel insurance claims in South Africa are on the rise due to a combination of increased travel activity and a wider range of travel disruptions, with domestic claims almost tripling from R1.2 million to R3.3 million by 2024. Bryte attributes the increase to a significant increase in travel volumes, which correlates with a wider
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The UK’s Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) will be phased in next year. From 8 January 2025, non-EU nationals must obtain an ETA to enter the UK. For a full list of applicable non-EU nationalities, see here. From 5 March, travelers with EU passports who can enter the UK without a visa must obtain an ETA
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While the global aviation picture is one of enhanced profitability, the picture in Africa reflects the current environment of robust demand against high operating costs, including many statutory air transport taxes and fees, relatively weak economies and low foreign exchange reserves. International airlines According to IATA’s financial forecast for the global airline industry in 2025,
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Now Media offices will be closed for the holiday season on Friday 13th December and will reopen on Monday 6th January. As 2024 draws to a close, it has been a year of significant developments in South Africa’s travel industry, from developments in distribution and artificial intelligence to the ongoing challenges of political stability and
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With expensive business travel class fares and full flights, travel managers and corporate travel agents will face tough conversations about rising costs in 2025, according to new data from FCM Consulting’s Q3 2024 Business Travel Report. “Our data tell two stories,” he says Bonnie SmithFCM South Africa’s GM: “Yes, travel is getting more predictable. Travel
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2K Mount Dukono is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and has been erupting continuously since 1933. If you are a hiker, you can see this awesome volcano up close and needless to say, it is one of the best hikes in Indonesia! It is possible to hike Mt Dukono in one
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Day trip to Colonia del Sacramento from Buenos Aires in 2025. 3K Colonia Del Sacramento is a small town in Uruguay that is easy to visit by car from Montevideo and can even be visited on a day trip by ferry from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Founded in 1680, Colonia is one of Uruguay’s oldest cities,
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2.8K Saltos Del Monday, also known as Monday Falls, is a spectacular waterfall in Paraguay, not far from the famous Iguazu Falls in Argentina and Brazil. Saltos Del Monday is one of the best natural attractions in Paraguay, but it is still relatively unknown to international tourists, and most people visiting nearby Iguazu are completely
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