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122 storiesIndustry briefings, deal alerts and on-the-ground reporting from across the South African travel network.
- 31 Aug 2026News
Air France Brings Back Popular Seasonal Cape Town–Paris Route for 2026/27 Summer Season
Air France is bringing back its popular seasonal direct service between Cape Town and Paris for the 2026/27 summer travel season, giving South African travellers more opportunities to experience the French capital and connect onwards to destinations across Europe and beyond.
31 Aug 2026 · News - 24 Aug 2026News
Airlink Connects Gqeberha and Mbombela from November 2026
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline will launch three times weekly flights between Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) and Mbombela’s Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, from 16 November 2026.
24 Aug 2026 · News - 21 Aug 2026News
Introducing Kuganha: A New Category of Wellness Safari
Kuganha has opened in the Western Cape, pioneering a new category of luxury wellness safari within a 10,000-hectare rewilded Big Five conservancy, just under 2.5 hours from Cape Town.
21 Aug 2026 · News - 21 Aug 2026News
NDC Gateway Integrates Airlink's NDC Content to Expand Global Distribution for Travel Agencies
NDC Gateway, a global travel technology provider and content aggregator, today announced the successful integration of Airlink's NDC content into its global travel distribution platform.
21 Aug 2026 · News - 17 Aug 2026News
Travel Expert Warns Holidaymakers over ‘Free Cabin Bag’ Confusion This Summer
New EU cabin baggage rules have been approved, but travel expert warns they are not yet in force and passengers could still face unexpected charges at the gate
17 Aug 2026 · News - 13 Aug 2026News
Airlink adds Doha to its network through Qatar Airways codeshare
Airlink and Qatar Airways will expand their codeshare agreement when the privately owned, South African-based carrier places its code on Qatar Airways-operated flights from 31 August 2026 and begins marketing Doha as its first long-haul destination.
13 Aug 2026 · News - 05 Aug 2026News
Emirates and South African Airways Expand Codeshare Partnership
Emirates and South African Airways (SAA) today announced an expansion of their codeshare partnership, enabling access to nine cities and establishing the start of a reciprocal codeshare agreement between both carriers. The expanded partnership opens more destinations across central and southern Africa, simplifying connectivity for customers.
05 Aug 2026 · News - 03 Aug 2026News
Airlink to Launch Lanseria Flights with Services to Harare from Mid-Nov 2026
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline will launch three times weekly flights between Johannesburg Lanseria and Harare from 15 November 2026.
03 Aug 2026 · News - 31 Jul 2026News
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga Becomes KZN’s First Green Key-Certified Establishment
The internationally recognised certification was awarded through the Green Key programme in South Africa, operated nationally by the Wildlife Environmental Society of South Africa (WESSA), following the hotel's successful completion of the certification requirements.
31 Jul 2026 · News - 31 Jul 2026News
New Air France Gatwick to Paris-CDG service
Air France now operates two daily flights between London Gatwick and Paris-Charles de Gaulle.
31 Jul 2026 · News - 31 Jul 2026News
Etihad expands African network with three new partnerships
Etihad has signed three partnership agreements with Fastjet Zimbabwe, Air Peace and Africa World Airlines to strengthen connectivity between Africa, the Middle East and beyond.
31 Jul 2026 · News - 31 Jul 2026News
Emirates To Strengthen Kenya Air Connectivity
With the launch of EK717, Emirates now offers 21 weekly flights on the Dubai-Nairobi route, strengthening global connectivity and supporting Kenya’s tourism ambitions.
31 Jul 2026 · News - 31 Jul 2026News
KLM & Air France: More Flex fares now refundable again
Effective July 8, 2026, the temporary refund fees that previously applied to Air France and KLM Economy Flex long-haul fares on a limited number of routes have been completely removed.
31 Jul 2026 · News - 31 Jul 2026News
Etihad Airways - Complimentary Abu Dhabi Stopover
Abu Dhabi offers a diverse range of attractions, from world-class cultural landmarks to modern entertainment and leisure options. Etihad Airways makes it easier for travellers to experience the city with our exclusive Stopover Programme, now available to trade partners in South Africa.
31 Jul 2026 · News
