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10/06/2025

US import tariffs could soon impact the car rental sector in South Africa.

US import tariffs could soon impact the car rental sector in South Africa. According to the Daily Maverick, the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NACAAM) has

09/06/2025

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09/06/2025

Mango Airlines announced on June 4 that it could restart operations as it is in the final stages of concluding a transaction with the selected investor.

Mango Airlines announced on June 4 that it could restart operations as it is in the final stages of concluding a transaction with the selected investor. Last year, Travel News confirmed that the

06/06/2025

A new draft proposal by the Department of Transport (DoT) could restrict foreign airlines from operating stopover flights between domestic points, potentially affecting tourism and raising airfares, say experts.

A new draft proposal by the Department of Transport (DoT) could restrict foreign airlines from operating stopover flights between domestic points, potentially affecting tourism and raising airfares,

05/06/2025

Cruise passengers are getting increasingly younger, according to data shared by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). According to the ‘2024 State of the Cruise Industry’ report, 36% of passengers were under the age of 40. This included 16% below the age of 20 and 20% between the ages of 20 and 39. The average age was 46,5 years old.

Cruise passengers are getting increasingly younger, according to data shared by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). According to the ‘2024 State of the Cruise Industry’ report, 36% of

04/06/2025

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04/06/2025

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04/06/2025

With an average age of 19, Africa’s aircraft fleets are the oldest in the world – and account for just 2% of new aircraft currently on order. By comparison, Asia has the youngest fleet at an average of 12 years, and accounts for 49% of all new aircraft on order.

With an average age of 19, Africa’s aircraft fleets are the oldest in the world – and account for just 2% of new aircraft currently on order. By comparison, Asia has the youngest fleet at an average

03/06/2025

While delays in establishing an independent Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Division (AIID) have raised concerns, aviation experts believe it is unlikely to result in a ban on South African carriers operating internationally – or on international carriers flying into South Africa – in the foreseeable future.

While delays in establishing an independent Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Division (AIID) have raised concerns, aviation experts believe it is unlikely to result in a ban on South

02/06/2025

Over the course of two polls, Travel News readers revealed the most challenging and most efficient countries when it comes to applying for visas.

Over the course of two polls, Travel News readers revealed the most challenging and most efficient countries when it comes to applying for visas. With South Africans waiting in excess of 500 days for

30/05/2025

Air Mauritius has appointed Andre Viljoen as its next CEO, with effect from October 15.

Air Mauritius has appointed Andre Viljoen as its next CEO, with effect from October 15. In October, Viljoen will step down from his current role as MD and CEO of Fiji Airways, after 10 years with the

29/05/2025

ITA Airways CEO Joerg Eberhart has revealed that the airline is considering re-establishing a direct route between Italy and South Africa.

ITA Airways CEO Joerg Eberhart has revealed that the airline is considering re-establishing a direct route between Italy and South Africa. During an interview with the Italian news publication,