South African Airways (SAA) will resume daily flights between Johannesburg and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, starting 20 January 2025. The route re-establishes a vital connection between two key regional hubs,…
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SAA reduces flights amid pilot strike
South African Airways (SAA) has announced a reduced flight schedule as pilots prepare to strike over a wage dispute. The strike was set to begin on 5 December and involves…
SAA reports strong performance in rebound
South African Airways (SAA) has reported a strong financial performance for the 2022/23 fiscal year, marking a major milestone in its recovery. With a net profit of R252 million, a…
SAA ‘Black Friday’ flight deals from Perth
South African Airways (SAA) have released ‘Black Friday’ flight deals from Perth to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). Sales dates are 26 November to 2 December 2024…
Emirates increases frequencies on Africa flights
Emirates has strengthened its commitment to Africa with the addition of new flight frequencies to Entebbe in Uganda, Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, and Johannesburg in South Africa. This expansion enhances…
Skyward Express launches first international route to Tanzania
Kenyan airline Skyward Express has celebrated a significant milestone with the launch of its first international flight. The inaugural service connects Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with Julius Nyerere International…
Air Tanzania launches Joburg flights
Travellers can now travel South Africa to Tanzania seamlessly as Air Tanzania announces it will commence operations to Johannesburg with five weekly flights from 30 November 2024. Flights will operate…
Go in style with SAA limited-time Business Class fare
South African Airways (SAA) has unveiled a special promotional Business Class fare for travellers flying between Perth (PER) and Johannesburg (JNB). This exclusive offer is available for a limited period,…
Ethiopian Airlines first Airbus A350-1000 takes flight
In a significant achievement for African aviation, Ethiopian Airlines has welcomed the continent’s first Airbus A350-1000 to its fleet. The grand arrival was marked by an official ceremony at Addis…
Namibia access from South African enhanced
In a strategic development for tourism, Namibia has expanded its air connectivity with South Africa, introducing new routes to accommodate growing demand. Low-cost carrier FlySafair recently launched a twice-weekly route…