SA First for Mango

In a first for South Africa, Wireless G, together with budget airline Mango and cellphone giant Vodacom, have launched Wi-Fi in the sky. By using G-Connect In-Flight Wi-Fi, Mango passengers can now surf the web when travelling between South Africa’s major centres. G-Connect In-Flight Wi-Fi allows for full Internet connectivity on board Mango’s aircraft, including sending and receiving emails, web browsing, and the use of all social networks. An air-to-land SMS service will also be available, managed through a web service. The service is compatible with most Wi-Fi enabled devices including smartphones, tablets and laptops. There are three different packages on offer. One-Way Access is priced at

SAA Increase Frequency to Mumbai

South African Airways has introduced additional flights between Johannesburg and Mumbai, following increased demand on this route. Effective 16 June, the airline will be offering five flights per week between the two cities, which is one flight per week more than currently on offer. The additional flight is subject to government approval. In addition, SAA will be introducing a bigger aircraft on selected days in order to accommodate the additional demand. The airline is currently using the A330-200, one of its newest aircraft, with 36 Business and 186 Economy Class seats. The airline hopes to add even further flights on this route in the near future, as travel between South Africa and India has recently shown noticeable growth.

Air Botswana Launches New Route

Air Botswana has launched a new daily service between Maun and Cape Town. Demand for the route has grown over the years and will provide the tourist market with an opportunity to combine the sea and Okavango Delta holiday experience. It is also timed to coincide with the peak of the tourism season, which will see increased levels of travel to most African holiday destinations. The addition of the route comes at a time when Air Botswana

Travelport Acquires Galileo SA

Travelport has concluded an agreement with South African Airways to acquire Galileo Southern Africa, the GDS distribution arm which the airline has been operating in the region for the past 20 years. Two years ago, Travelport set up a direct Worldspan operation for travel agents in South Africa and the acquisition of the Galileo GDS business marks the continuation of its investment in the region and plans to extend the products and services provided to local travel agents. The new, combined entity will be known as Travelport Southern Africa. As part of the agreement,

EgyptAir Clarify

EgyptAir, which recently celebrated its 80th birthday, has moved to clarify the reporting of the alleged appointment of Sphinx Travel & Tours as a GSA for the airline. EgyptAir has made it clear that this information is incorrect, due to the fact that the airline does not have a GSA in South Africa – the EgyptAir regional office in Johannesburg is the only branch of the airline in the country. Further to that, EgyptAir has appointed three preferred travel

Air France Updates Mauritius Service

Air France has introduced the Boeing 777-300 ER on its flights to Mauritius. The aircraft has a capacity of 468 seats, made up of 14 in Business Class, 32 in Premium Voyageur and 422 in Voyageur (Economy). The Business Class cabin is equipped with a redesigned ‘full-sleep’ seat, which is longer (2m) and wider (61cm). Located between the Business Class and Voyageur cabins, the Premium Voyageur cabin provides the comfort of a private space, thanks to its fixed-shell seat, which offers 40% additional space compared with the seat in the Voyageur cabin. The cabin has been designed to provide maximum comfort, with an adjustable footrest, headrest and a 19-inch seat (48 centimetres), as well

Air France Summer Schedule

In terms of Air France’s summer schedule, from 25 March to 28 October, the airline has plans to launch a new route to Port Gentil in Gabon and will be resuming service to Abuja, Nigeria, previously operated by KLM.

KQ Launches Freighter Service

Kenya Airways and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have jointly launched the first direct freighter service between mainland China and Africa. This also marks Kenya Airways’ entry into freighter service, with a dedicated Boeing 747F.

SA First for Mango

SAA Increase Frequency to Mumbai

Air Botswana Launches New Route

Travelport Acquires Galileo SA

EgyptAir Clarify

Air France Updates Mauritius Service

Air France Summer Schedule

KQ Launches Freighter Service

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