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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...

Lufthansa launches ‘turnaround’ plan following H1 loss

Lufthansa Group posted a €265 million loss for the first six months of 2024, citing increased operating costs, aircraft delivery delays resulting in inefficiencies...

Travelport agrees multi-source content deal with Finnair

Finnair has expanded its agreement with Travelport to include both New Distribution Capability (NDC) and traditional content and servicing capabilities. The move means that Travelport+...

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,...

Foreign Office issues warning to Brits travelling to Turkey this summer

The Foreign Office has issued a warning to Brits travelling to Turkey this year, advising they avoid certain areas. According to the government body,...

Air NZ flight aborts two landings in Cook Islands before returning to Auckland

An Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flight takes off from Auckland International Airport. Photo / Air New Zealand CommunicationsAn Air New Zealand flight...

CMA identifies competition concerns with Amex GBT-CWT deal

American Express Global Business Travel's planned acquisition of CWT could lead to businesses paying higher prices and a 'very small pool' of providers capable...

Air New Zealand axes 2030 carbon target and withdraws from SBTi

Air New Zealand has dropped its 2030 target to reduce carbon intensity from its operations, as well as withdrawing from the Science Based Targets...

SA catches sports fever

Outbound sports tourism from South Africa represents a significant and high-value segment of the overall travel market.   It involved thousands of travellers annually, contributing substantial...

Olympic travel prices tumble as Paris experiences ‘le flop’

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailAir fares for last-minute flights from the...

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