Aviation
South African Airways to lay off entire workforce
South Africa’s state-owned airline has reportedly failed to secure additional public funding, putting it at further risk of collapse.
Aviation
Aviation Wrap: Air NZ to shed thousands of jobs, record-breaking repatriation flight to Sydney + MORE
There’s plenty of important updates in this week’s Aviation Wrap, and a dash of feel-good news to boot.
Aviation
Aviation Wrap: Canberra Airport ‘Master Plan’ approved, SAA’s birthday sale + MORE!
Have you started your working week in a bit of a slump? Soar on out of it here with our Aviation Wrap!
Aviation
South African Airways to be placed into “business rescue”
The embattled airline has announced its next move in its fight against declaring bankruptcy. Find out what it means here.
Aviation
Destinations
South African Airways warns on holiday problems travelling with kids
by Daisy Melwani
SAA has issued a warning following a number of passengers with children checking in at Perth Airport failed to have correct documentation resulting in families unable to board flights.
Tourism
South Africa Tourism roadshow drives to build confidence
by Kate Webster
Over 1000 travel agents across Australia and New Zealand were taken on an interactive, educational and entertaining journey through South Africa, sponsored by South African Airways.
Aviation
Big Fat Airline Wrap
by Kate Webster
New rules for children travelling into Botswana, additional services across the ditch, new Malaysia Airlines head and more.
Aviation
New national sales manager for South African Airways
South African Airways (SAA) has appointed a new national sales manager, effective immediately.
Aviation
All change over at Star Alliance
Star Alliance has a new local chair – what has he got planned for the Australian market this year?
Destinations
Incorrect documentation ruining South African holidays
The travel industry is being urged to ensure clients travelling to South Africa have all the necessary documentation in line with new South African laws.
Destinations
SAA urges agents to inform travellers
by Hannah Edensor
South African Airways has warned many families could be inconvenienced during the coming Christmas holiday period due to non-compliant documentation.
News
SAA launches Facebook check-in tool
A new online check-in feature from South African Airways (SAA) enables customers to use Facebook to decide who they want […]