South Africa’s ATNS issues have had a serious effect on airlines operating to, from and within the country.

Just how do some airlines manage to provide passengers with inflight meals that are on par with restaurant-quality food?

South African Air Traffic Navigation Services for instrument-based approaches have been suspended indefinitely at these airports. Here’s why.

South African Airways will start to increase its flight schedule as it works to restore its presence and grow its reach.

Airlines are seeking ways to improve inflight safety and reduce the impacts caused by turbulence during flights.

South Africa’s ambassador to Thailand has said that direct flight connections could boost tourism flows between the countries.

Norse Atlantic Airways has outlined what passengers can expect from the airline’s soon-to-be-launched Cape Town flights.      

FlySafair says it will steer its way through challenging economic conditions in the country by focusing on reconsolidation.

Airlines and other stakeholders met in Johannesburg last week to discuss matters, challenges, and opportunities in South African aviation.

Privately-owned Zambian owned airline, Proflight Zambia, has increased the frequency of its flights into Cape Town.

Local budget carrier FlySafair has incorporated the designs of South African artists in its aircraft cabins.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is making use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to reduce food waste on its flights.

There are a number of airlines operating across the globe that do not serve alcohol on their scheduled flights.

Several airlines have begun to remove first class service offerings from their planes. Read here to see why.

Finnair is asking passengers to voluntarily and anonymously be weighed before flights in a study undertaken at Helsinki airport.

Introduction of a higher aviation fuel levy is the culprit that’ll likely see a big 2024 airline ticket increase.

The most punctual airline in the world (data from last month) flies between the USA and two South African destinations. 

South African Airways (SAA) has opened an attractive new airport lounge in Johannesburg. Take a look at the facility here.

Travellers flying between South Africa and Portugal now have another convenient flight option for their trips.

Virgin Atlantic Airways has started up direct scheduled flights on the London to Cape Town route for the peak season.

Guests flying into several of SA’s safari properties will be shuttled to their lodges in the luxury and comfort of FedAir’s new aircraft.   

United Airlines will be trying out a new way of boarding passengers in an attempt to reduce time spent on the ground.  

LIFT airline delighted passengers recently when they brought out artist Zolani Mahola for a surprise silent disco at 36 000 feet in the air.

United Airlines will not be starting up scheduled flights between Chicago and South Africa in March next year.

Flights between South Africa and another city in the USA are set to begin in the first quarter of next year.

Take a look at the aircraft sporting green and gold livery, honouring the the country’s national rugby team, the Springbokke.  

Flights between South Africa and the newly invited BRICS member state Saudi Arabia, will start up in December.

A Dutch airline operator has announced that it will start to offer adult-only cabins on a select number of its flights.

North Korea’s state-owned airline Air Koryo has made its first international flight after a 3-year hiatus.

Qantas Airways is set to deploy an Airbus A380 on its scheduled flights between Sydney and Johannesburg next year.

Next month, South African carrier FlyCemAir will launch flights to Kasane – the gateway to Botswana’s Chobe region.

Watch news in a minute for a summary of Air Algerie will soon be starting up scheduled flights to Johannesburg International Airport.

Air Algerie will soon be starting up scheduled flights to Johannesburg International Airport from September.

FlySafair is expanding its regional route network with the launch of low-cost flights to several more destinations outside of SA.

Cathay Pacific Airways has resumed scheduled flights to South Africa after taking a three-year hiatus on the route.

South African Airways has been let off the hook regarding a large sum of money it owes to the independently owned airline Airlink.

Well-known British entrepreneur Richard Branson has flown into neighbouring Zimbabwe with low-cost carrier Fastjet .

South African Airways will resume international flights to Brazil. This is SAA’s first intercontinental route since restarting in 2021.

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Here is a good reason to fly via Egypt on your next international trip. You can obtain a free short stay visa and see the Pyramids!

FlySafair has officially taken home its third ‘Best low-cost airline in Africa’ award at the Skytrax World Airline Awards.

South African Airways (SAA) aims to start flying to intercontinental destinations within the next two months.

The world’s leading airlines have been ranked, and the winning airline of the past two years has been knocked out of pole position.

Passengers in South Korea had a terrifying experience when their flight was forced to land with an open door on Friday.

Emirates Airlines now offers free inflight wifi connectivity for all passengers on board its scheduled flights.

Zambia Airways is set to start up scheduled flights to Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport next month.

Lift Airline has paired up with a local footwear company, sporting a new look onboard its growing flight schedule.

The national airline of Eswatini has launched scheduled flights to its second destination in the Republic of South Africa.

South Africa’s favourite low-cost carrier will soon be starting up flights on several new routes beyond SA’s borders.

South African Airways (SAA) has been dealt another blow by losing the rights to operate flights on 20 international routes.

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South Africans now have more options when travelling to Europe, with two airlines launching flights on SA routes.

SA’s remaining domestic airlines are likely to remain under pressure for the next four to five months, says FlySafair CEO Elmar Conradie.

It is a sad farewell for state-owned regional carrier SA Express with government also deliberating the future of Mango.

An aviation expert explained how SAA’s routes will be negatively impacted if its operating licenses are suspended.

Two of Mango’s’ air services licences have reportedly been suspended, immediately, by the Air Services Licensing Council.

Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson announced the restart of Virgin Atlantic Airlines’ direct flights to the Mother City.

Will Mango Airlines rise like a phoenix from the ashes? A delay in receiving pre-approved funding stands in the way of a restart…

The future does not look very rosy for ACSA with rising debts, reduced traffic volume and fewer connecting passengers using SA airports.

Five SA airports were ranked amongst the top 10 best in Africa with Cape Town International leading the way.

HUGE NEWS. All Kulula and British Airways flights are now suspended INDEFINITELY. What does this mean for Comair and the airlines?

Swaziland’s new airline is set to begin operating flights to Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town in June this year.

South African Airways (SAA) has resumed scheduled flights between Johannesburg and Durban after a two-year hiatus.

Passengers from South Africa, Mozambique and Zambia no longer have to double-up with face shields when travelling with Qatar Airways.

SAA is unlikely to resume scheduled flights to destinations served in its former intercontinental route network until 2023.

Etihad Airways intends to restart its scheduled passenger flights between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg in March.

South African Airways will be expanding its route network when it relaunches scheduled flights to Durban on 4 March.

Passengers flying with Lufthansa Airlines must ensure their face masks meet the airline’s face mask requirements.

Middle East carrier, Emirates Airlines has pushed back the expected date for the resumption of flights from South Africa yet again.

Local budget airline FlySafair will start operating scheduled flights between Johannesburg and Mauritius in March.

Emirates Airlines has still not restarted its flights from South Africa despite resuming flights to other African countries.

SA Express Airways may make a surprise return to the country’s airspace if enhanced efforts to obtain funding succeed.

The interim board at South African Airways (SAA) has committed to using all available means to recovering embezzled funds.

Mauritius, South Africans’ favourite holiday destination, is open again as Air Mauritius starts up direct flights after the travel and flight ban was lifted.

The Doha-based carrier Qatar Airways will reinstate flights to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban from 13 January.

A baby boy was found in a waste bin in the toilet of a passenger flight which arrived in Mauritius on New Year’s Day.

Emirates Airlines has extended the flight ban it placed on passengers departing from airports in South Africa.

Qantas Australian Airlines is set to resume scheduled flights between Johannesburg and Sydney on 6 January.

Passengers and those using airports run higher risks of contracting the highly transmissible Omicron variant, according to an expert.

South African Airways (SAA) is unlikely to require further financial assistance in the form of government handouts in the coming year.

Qatar Airways has again extended its flight ban on passengers departing from several Southern African states.

Advancements in the telecommunications sector could add to the woes of the US aviation sector in 2022.

A flight attendant took to rapping the pre-flight safety instructions…with passenger participation! Take a look.

Ghana is introducing some of the world’s strictest travel requirements by banning people who are not vaccinated against COVID-19.

Following the news that South Africa has been removed from the United Kingdom’s ‘Red List’, three international airlines are set to increase their flights to the country.

Qatar Airways will again accept South African-based passengers on its flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town as from 12 December.

Even though SA has been placed on the “Scarlet Red” list, France did confirm that flights between Paris and Johannesburg and Cape Town will resume.

A sombre video bidding farewell to SA’s low-cost carrier Mango Airlines, suggests that the airline’s wings may have been clipped for good.

Picking up the pieces: As part of its efforts to rebuild its image, South African Airways (SAA) has picked up the pace of processing refunds.

South African Airways (SAA) will be adding another destination to its thinned-down route network in the coming weeks.

State-owned low-cost carrier Mango Airlines will not take to the skies in December as the original business rescue plan needs to be amended.

You could travel to Windhoek and Zanzibar with FlySafair in the future if the airline gets the go-ahead to operate flights on these two routes beyond the borders of SA.

South Africans will be able to fly to and from Plettenberg Bay again after a three-month closure of the airport.

If flying in economy class does not conjure up feelings of excitement, why not try business class lite as airlines are trying to lure travellers back on board?

What is the chance of sewage from an aircraft hitting you while lazing around in your yard. This Brit found out in a ‘very unpleasant way’…

British Airways has restarted direct flights between London and the Mother City this week, bringing back much-needed international visitors.

The world’s largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380, is again ploughing the skies between Dubai and Johannesburg.

Cape Town will be the destination of choice this December with visitors flocking back to the Mother City.

Australia’s national airline will head back to South Africa early next year, with direct flights between Sydney and Johannesburg.

A group of flight attendants from the now defunct Italian airline Alitalia stripped down to their undergarments in a choreographed protest.