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More direct Johannesburg to Perth flights take off this December
Travelling between South Africa and Australia is about to get a lot easier with Qantas' new direct flights from Johannesburg to Perth starting December 2025.
Choo-choo-choose your adventure: the most breathtaking train journeys around the globe
Discover the world's most stunning train journeys, where luxury meets scenic wonder, and experience travel like never before. From the Canadian Rockies to South Africa's dramatic landscapes, explore why train travel is becoming the favourite choice for modern adventurers seeking immersive experiences.
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.
FlySafair and Lift Airlines resolves check-in system issues after major delays
FlySafair has resolved its check-in system issues, but passengers faced significant delays over the weekend due to a global technical glitch affecting FlySafair and LIFT airlines.
Singapore Airlines bans in-flight charging of power banks
From April 2025, Singapore Airlines will ban in-flight charging of power banks, aligning with other airlines to enhance passenger safety.
Sky's the limit: new interline agreement takes South African travel to new heights
The agreement enhances the travel experience for passengers by allowing them to book combined itineraries on a single ticket.
Why grounding FlySafair would be 'catastrophic' for South Africans
FlySafair has said the decision by the Air Services Licensing Council could have "catastrophic" consequences for the airline industry at large.
World’s first 'Autism Certified Airline' trains staff on how to assist neurodiverse passengers
With the growing number of autistic children globally, the airline industry needs to help parents to cope with these challenges.