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Travel News is expanding – join our team

As South Africa’s leading publication for the outbound travel industry, Travel News is growing to meet the demands of an ever-evolving industry. We’re looking...

Sober-curious and active: new travel styles from Contiki

Amid the rise of the sober travel trend, Contiki is introducing six new itineraries to cater for the rising demand for alcohol-free travel. The decision...

UK government proposes increase to ETA fee

The cost of the UK’s recently introduced Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) could increase by 60 per cent following a proposal by the Home Office...

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

Effective April 1, 2025, British Airways is overhauling its loyalty programme, Executive Club, rebranding it as ‘The British Airways Club’ and moving to a...

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

Emirates ups capacity to Copenhagen  Emirates has reintroduced its A380 to its Copenhagen route, offering 43% more seats.  The Emirates A380 serving Copenhagen offers travellers a...

Travel News expands team to match industry growth

As the travel industry experiences a remarkable resurgence, Travel News is evolving to meet the renewed energy and opportunities within the sector. In response...

Unraveling ‘Wanderlost’: How Skyscanner Eases Travel Planning Stress for Indians | Headlines

Mumbai, India – In a revealing study dubbed the 'Wanderlost' report, Skyscanner unpacks the travel planning stress plaguing Indian travelers....

Amex GBT refutes ‘politically motivated’ DOJ antitrust lawsuit

American Express Global Business Travel has criticised the US Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit to block its acquisition of CWT as a "blatant politicised effort...

Lufthansa closes deal to acquire 41% of ITA Airways

European aviation giant Lufthansa has completed its €325 million deal to acquire a minority stake in Italy’s ITA Airways. The closure of the deal on...

CMA delays final decision on $570M Amex GBT-CWT deal

As American Express Global Business Travel's planned acquisition of CWT faces increased scrutiny from regulators, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on Thursday announced a...

Icelandair and Southwest Airlines expand connectivity deal

Icelandair and Southwest Airlines on Wednesday signed an agreement to begin a bilateral partnership that will allow travellers to “easily connect” between the two...

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