Travel News
Ebola outbreak
confirmed in DRC
The World Health Organisation has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Airlink suspends
Cape Town -Pretoria services
All services to be suspended from 8 May 2018
Clients holding confirmed tickets for travel after 8 May will be re-booked on alternative SAA flights between OR Tambo and Cape Town or offered a full refund.
Singapore Airlines increases Johannesburg service
Singapore Airlines is introducing supplementary flights to Johannesburg from 1 July to 31 August.
The new flights will operate on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Departure time from Singapore will be 14h35, for arrival in Johannesburg at 18h35. The return flight will depart Johannesburg at 19h55 and arrive in Singapore at 12h20.
Kulula introduces on-board card payments
Kulula.com has introduced on-board card payments.
The new cashless transaction service is available on all kulula.com’s flights.
It accepts all Visa and MasterCard products, meaning that payment can be made with either a credit or
debit card.
SA Express grounded
SA Express was grounded this for ‘serious non-compliance’, the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has confirmed.
As a result, the airline can no longer continue to operate.