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The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is finalising an investigation into fraudulent medical certificates issued by a former Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME), forcing aviation personnel to be reassessed and certified. Inside SAA, only one pilot and two cabin crew

Agents have been fuming about what they fear could become a trend social media posts reveal a new fare rule that has popped up relating to payments for certain airlines negotiated airfares. An agent interviewed by Travel News said she had tried to issue a negotiated airfare ticket via G

The strike at all major airports in Kenya has been called off. The strike severely disrupted international and domestic flights on Tuesday night, September 9, and Wednesday, September 10, The industrial action left passengers stranded and disrupted flights at Jomo Kenyatta Inte

Representation and consultancy company, Preferred Travel Group, has announced a promotion and two new appointments within its expanding African team. Owned and operated by the Ueberroth Family, Preferred Travel Group is the parent company of Preferred Hotels Resorts, Beyond Green

Flight Centre Independent (FCI) has announced that its 2025 Iconsevent will take place in Cape Town from September 8-11. Iconsrewards the brands top 50 global achievers and will be held at the five-star 12 Apostles. Throughout the week, delegates will be treated to a series of luxurious

The Swedish government intends to abolish aviation taxes by July next year, and the move has been hailed by IATA. Linda Lindberg , Sweden Democrats Member of Parliament, said at a press conference: This will lead to lower prices for travellers and rising demand, boosting the comp

Airports Company South Africa has released its financial report for the 2023/2024 financial year, showing an increase in profit after tax of 201% over last year. The company achieved a profit after tax of R472 million, compared with 2022/2023 when the company incurred a loss after tax o

The Zanzibar Insurance Corporation has released its platform on which all travellers to the island must obtain mandatory travel insurance. Although it has been postponed by one month, the insurance will be mandatory from October 1 and will cost US$44 (R805). Marjan Sandu </b

The Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) and Kenya Airways have both confirmed that operations at all major airports in Kenya were severely disrupted on Wednesday morning, September 11, due to unexpected industrial action by aviation workers. Our enquiries with major airlines opera