Friday, November 29, 2024

Travel

Delays, disruptions at SA airports

The Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (Barsa) has requested a meeting with the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, to discuss...

Tourists on holiday warned cough could be common infectious disease

Travellers jetting off abroad are being advised to be vigilant for certain health symptoms that might signal a widespread infectious disease. Guidance issued on...

I went to Santorini and hated every minute of it – one island is much better

Santorini is one of the most beautiful islands in Europe - and a rotten place to go on holiday. Yes, the Greek island’s famous whitewashed...

IHG Invests in Texas Portfolio

InterContinental Hotel Group is going big in the Lone Star State, growing its portfolio with 14 new properties in 2024, covering business travel needs from airport...

Video: Sustainability in the spotlight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxh3xsSYuHM At Business Travel Show Europe in June, BTN Europe invited three sustainable travel experts into the BTN TV studio to discuss the latest...

SAA doubles down on Mauritius flights

Mauritius just keeps gaining in popularity and the availability of seats on flights in the high season is a big issue. Agents will therefore welcome...

Plett Airport shut down

Plettenberg Bay Airport has been shut down indefinitely after the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) issued a notice to Bitou Municipality on July...

SEB Completes AirPlus Acquisition, Names New CEO

Swedish bank SEB Kort has completed its acquisition of AirPlus and has named Mads Krumhardt Enggren, the bank's managing director, as its new CEO.SEB's...

IAG Terminates Agreement to Acquire Air Europa

International Airlines Group has terminated its February 2023 agreement with Globalia to acquire for €400 million the remaining 80 percent stake in Spanish carrier Air Europa,...

TravelPerk adds split ticketing for UK rail travel

Travel management company TravelPerk has introduced split ticketing for UK rail travel, enabling travellers to take advantage of a peculiarity in the way fares...

SAA launches new route to DRC

SAA will launch a new service with five flights per week from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in the Democratic Republic...

Boeing Names Ortberg its New CEO

Boeing has named Robert "Kelly" Ortberg as its new president and CEO, effective Aug. 8, the company announced Wednesday. He will replace Dave Calhoun,...

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