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South African Airways Applauds Visa Waiver for South African and Ghanaian Travelers

admin — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:46:46 +0000

In an announcement brimming with optimism, South African Airways (SAA) joyfully highlights a significant development in travel between South Africa and Ghana: the visa requirements have been cast aside, granting citizens of both nations the privilege of seamless and visa-free journeys. This groundbreaking transformation is the result of a mutually beneficial visa waiver agreement inked [...]

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Air Belgium Ceases Passenger Flights to South Africa and Mauritius Amidst Financial Challenges

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 08:13:06 +0000

Belgian airline Air Belgium has made the decision to discontinue its passenger flights to South Africa and Mauritius, effective October 3, 2023. This move comes as the airline grapples with financial challenges and seeks to reshape its operational strategy. Air Belgium, which ventured into passenger services just five years ago in 2018, had been directing [...]

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South African Airways to Introduce Fuel Efficient Airbus A330-300 for São Paulo Flights

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:58:49 +0000

South African Airways (SAA) has announced a change in aircraft for its highly anticipated flights from Cape Town and Johannesburg to São Paulo, Brazil. The airline, as it resumes its long-haul routes, will now operate these flights with the state-of-the-art Airbus A330-300, signifying a shift towards modernization and efficiency. The transition to the twin-engine A330-300 [...]

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Air Algérie Embarks on Direct Route to Johannesburg, South Africa

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 04:36:00 +0000

Air Algérie has unveiled plans to launch a new direct flight route connecting Algiers to Johannesburg, South Africa, with two flights per week commencing September 21. The anticipated 9-hour and 30-minute journey will be facilitated by Airbus A330-200 aircraft, heralding a significant expansion of Air Algérie’s international network. Air Algérie spokesperson, Amine Andaloussi, revealed that [...]

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Final Green Light for Sale of South African Airways as Competition Tribunal Approves Takatso Consortium Deal

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 13:13:24 +0000

The long-awaited sale of South African Airways (SAA) has received a crucial approval, marking a significant step towards the privatization of the national carrier. The Competition Tribunal has given the green light for the sale of a 51% stake in SAA to the Takatso Aviation consortium, the government’s preferred partner. This decision comes with certain [...]

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SAA Makes a Grand Return to South America with Direct Flights between São Paulo and Cape Town

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 06:05:23 +0000

South African Airways (SAA), has exciting news for travel enthusiasts as it announces its highly anticipated return of intercontinental flights since it returned to the skies. And the chosen destination is São Paulo. The company will resume service to São Paulo/Guarulhos (GRU), Brazil, marking its first intercontinental route since resuming operations in September 2021. This [...]

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Eswatini Air Completes Four-Phase Launch Plan with New Direct Flights to Cape Town

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 16:34:07 +0000

Eswatini Air, the national airline of the Kingdom of Eswatini, has successfully launched its flights to Cape Town, South Africa, completing its four-phase launch plan. The new direct route between Matsapha International Airport in Eswatini and Cape Town International Airport will provide enhanced connectivity options for travelers in the region. Operating with a 50-seater Embraer [...]

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Eswatini Air Takes to the Skies, Launches Operations with Two Embraer Jets

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:57:15 +0000

Eswatini Air, the flag carrier of the Kingdom of Eswatini, has taken to the skies with two Embraer ERJ 145 jets on Sunday, flying to destinations in South Africa and Zimbabwe. The airline’s first flights departed from King Mswati III International Airport in Manzini to Harare and Johannesburg. The ERJ 145 planes incorporated by Eswatini [...]

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BP Exits Aviation Activities in South Africa

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 07:53:50 +0000

British oil and gas company BP has announced that it will be withdrawing from all of its aviation activities in South Africa, including refuelling planes at OR Tambo International Airport. This move has caused speculation among aviation industry experts and has raised questions about the reasons behind BP’s decision. No Formal Explanation from BP There [...]

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LATAM Airlines Delays Resumption of São Paulo-Johannesburg Flights until Early-September

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 08:47:26 +0000

LATAM Airlines has announced that it will postpone the launch of its flights between São Paulo and Johannesburg until early September. The flights were originally set to resume on August 3rd, but will now begin on September 2nd. LATAM has not provided any reason for the delay. The route between São Paulo and Johannesburg was [...]

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