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Air travel round-up: Emirates ups capacity on key routes

Emirates capacity to Copenhagen Emirates has reintroduced its A380 to the Copenhagen route, offering 43% more seats. The Emirates A380 serving Copenhagen offers travelers a two-class configuration with 58 lie-flat seats in Business Class and 557 spacious seats in Economy Class. Daily flight EK151 departs Dubai at 08:30 and arrives in Copenhagen at 12:30. Return

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Study sparks concern over CT’s popular beaches

A recent study by Cape Town scientists, Dr Yes Barnes and professor Leslie Patrick sparked a dispute with the City of Cape Town over the quality of the city’s coastal waters. The controversy revolves around the findings of Project Blue, a citizen-led pilot study conducted in November and December 2024. The study suggested possible sewage

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2024 the deadliest year for commercial aviation since 2018

With two major passenger plane crashes late last year, 2024 officially closed as the deadliest year in commercial aviation since 2018. The first incident was an Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan on December 25, killing at least 38 of the 67 people on board. An American official said CNN: that initial indications are

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BA’s loyalty shake-up: what agents need to know

From 1 April 2025, British Airways is overhauling its loyalty programme, the Executive Club, rebranding it as ‘The British Airways Club’ and moving to a revenue-based model. Under the new system, members will earn tier points based on spend rather than the journey or fare class booked.For every GBP1 (R23) spent on eligible BA flights,

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Where to next for South African travellers?

From tried and tested destinations to first-time cruisers, Ewan McNeilFlight Center South Africa’s MD takes a closer look at some of the biggest travel trends for 2025. Fraudulent journey Contiki’s 2025 Travel Report refers to spontaneous travel with much shorter booking windows as “rogue travel”. Short-term vacation rentals around the world are also reporting shorter

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Travel News expands team to match industry growth

As the tourism industry experiences a remarkable renaissance, Travel news evolves to meet the industry’s renewed energy and capabilities. In response to growing demand for dynamic content, the premium travel trade publication has appointed senior editors to expand its offerings and develop its flagship product. “During the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Travel news is

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All-inclusive cruising: economical or extravagant?

Inclusive cruise packages have been popular among South Africans as they seek a more comprehensive experience that stays within budget. However, cruise experts say it’s important for travel agents to understand that there are two types of all-inclusive cruise fares: those that require passengers to purchase premium alcohol packages and additional experiential excursions over and

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