Airlink’s NDC offering will go live globally as of 31 July 2024 and a distribution fee will be applied to ‘normal’ GDS (Edifact) bookings. Airlink CEO and MD, Rodger Foster,…
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FlyNamibia Seasonal Windhoek-Maun route
FlyNamibia will launch direct flights between Windhoek and Maun on July 3, leveraging tourist traffic between the two countries. FlyNamibia’s Sales and Marketing Manager, Adrian Muller, told Tourism Update that…
SAA Launch event in Sydney and NZ
With the news of South African Airways (SAA) flights returning to Australia, the team from the Walshe Group, SAA and South Africa Tourism recently held launch events in Sydney and…
South African Airways returns to Australia
In a momentous occasion for both travellers and industry stakeholders alike, South African Airways (SAA) triumphantly returned to Perth, rekindling its esteemed service connecting Johannesburg to Western Australia's vibrant capital.…
Cape Town Airport best in Africa
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) has clinched the title of Best Airport in Africa for the ninth year in a row, alongside Best Airport Staff Service in Africa for the…
Kafue added to Proflight’s Zambia schedules
Offering ease of access and connectivity to one of Africa’s largest parks for both local and international travellers, Proflight Zambia has announced its annual scheduled flights to the Kafue National…
Ethiopian Airlines Group’s Jinka airport update
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa's largest airline group, proudly unveils its latest milestone with the inauguration of the Jinka airport project in South Ethiopia Regional State. The grand celebration, held today…
Uganda plans for new airport
The Ugandan government is in talks with potential investors from the United Arab Emirates to build the country's second-biggest international airport in Kidepo, according to Uganda’s Minister for Tourism, Tom…
SAA time change for Perth
South African Airways (SAA) continuously strives to keep you abreast of any forecasted changes that might affect the travel plans of our mutual customers. Due to operational reasons, SAA envisages…
Flight Review: Qantas QF63 from Sydney to Johannesburg in Business Class
Africa Beat’s editor, Kate Webster, recently travelled to South Africa with Qantas. In this flight review, we'll take an in-depth look at the Business Class experience onboard Qantas flight QF63…