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Travel chaos: 120 planes were Heathrow-bound when closure was announced
Heathrow Airport faced a complete shutdown on Friday due to a power outage caused by a fire at a London electricity substation, resulting in widespread travel disruption and the cancellation of hundreds of flights affecting passengers globally.
New documentary 'Helderberg' explores South Africa's worst commercial aviation disaster
Discover chilling truths and emotional testimonies that could finally shed light on one of the most enigmatic incidents in aviation history.
In-flight faux pas: These are the most irritating things passengers do on planes
These are the most annoying in-flight behaviours that test the patience of even the calmest travellers.
SAA to relaunch flights between Johannesburg and Dar es Salaam in Tanzania
The daily flights will depart from OR Tambo International Airport at 10pm and arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport at 2. 30am and from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg, the flight will depart at 5. 10am and in Johannesburg at 7. 55am.
Swiss Airlines cabin crew member dies after smoke forced an emergency landing
A Swiss International Airlines cabin crew member on an aeroplane forced to make an emergency landing due to smoke inside the aircraft has died, the flag carrier said on Monday.
Muan Airport plane crash: Jeju Air Flight 2216 leaves 179 feared dead in South Korea
A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from Bangkok to South Korea crashed on arrival December 29, leaving 167 confirmed dead, with a bird strike and adverse weather conditions cited as likely causes.
Plane crash in South Korea leaves 96 dead
A plane crash in South Korea has left 96 people dead, with only two survivors rescued so far.
Air navigation entity board members under pressure to cough up ‘overpaid’ board fees
South Africa cannot afford a failing ATNS, the DA said, as the entity comes under fire for allegedly overpaying board members.
FlyNamibia reinstates Lüderitz flights: A boost for local economy and tourism
FlyNamibia has reinstated its flights from Windhoek to Lüderitz, enhancing connectivity for the local community and boosting tourism.
Flight disruptions at East London’s King Phalo Airport due to severe weather conditions
Adverse weather conditions have forced flights to be grounded at East London’s King Phalo Airport.
Say goodbye faster: Dunedin Airport's new 3-minute hug limit policy
Dunedin Airport in New Zealand has introduced a three-minute limit on farewell hugs in the drop-off zone.
SAA warns of online scams of discounted tickets on social media
SAA has warned of a scam being distributed on WhatsApp and Facebook, appearing to come from the airline.
‘Low cost does not mean low fare!’ This is why domestic flights are so expensive in South Africa
Compared to the rest of the world, South Africa’s commercial aviation sector has remained relatively small.
Cape Winelands Airport plans to offer local and international flights by 2027
The development plans for the airport incorporate the region's wine heritage into its design.
Air navigation entity works on turnaround as SA airspace risks downgrade
Industry sources said that South African airspace was at the risk of downgrades by international watchdogs due to a “festival of errors” varying from poor maintenance of runway lights to the recent suspension of ATNS, which force airlines to incur additional expenses in alternative arrangements.
These four airlines were voted the best by South Africans
These are the four airlines that have carriers that have soared above and beyond expectations of South African travellers.
SAA issues scam alert over discounted ticket offers on WhatsApp
South African Airways warns of a WhatsApp scam offering fake discounted tickets. Ensure your safety by verifying ticket offers through official channels and report suspicious messages to SAA.
Plans for City of Cape Town staff to stamp passports at airport to cut queues
City of Cape Town employees are undergoing training to become immigration officers as part of an initiative to reduce long queues at passport control gates.
ACSA makes about-turn on biometric system tender row, suspends top official
An internal investigation into the awarding of a R115 million biometric system tender has revealed ‘prima facie evidence of wrongdoing’.
ACSA denies wrongdoing in R115 million biometrics tender row
Airports Company South Africa has been drawn into a legal battle between two service providers over the provision of a biometric movement control system.
SAA launches new flights to DRC’s Lubumbashi International Airport
Lubumbashi is the second-largest city in the DRC and the county’s mining capital.
FlySafair expands its fleet for the summer season
The first of these aircraft is expected to be added to FlySafair’s schedule in September, with the second joining the fleet in November.
CemAir halts Plettenberg Bay flights amid airport woes
The only airline providing commercial flights to Plettenberg Bay has suspended its operations.
Qatar Airways secures 8th Airline of the Year title
This distinction highlights the airline’s unwavering commitment to excellence
OR Tambo is Africa’s busiest airport
New data from flightsfrom. com has documented the busiest airports in the world based on scheduled daily passenger flight departures.