Emirates flies Boeing 777 to Zambia
Emirates recently introduced the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on its Zambia route, on which it offers seven flights per week
Fastjet increases Nairobi flights
Fastjet has increased the number of flights on its route between Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) and Nairobi (Kenya) in response to strong passenger demand
Air Seychelles to switch to Sabre
Air Seychelles will replace its reservation and check-in system with the Sabre Reservation and Check-in system from 19 March
Mango adds flights over Easter
Low-cost South African airline Mango has scheduled additional flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town over the Easter long-weekend period
Air France flies new cabins to Johannesburg
Since 8 March, customers on board the Air France Boeing 777-300 flying twice a week between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and O.R. Tambo International Airport have been enjoying new La Première, business, premium economy and economy cabins
Voyager members can donate Miles
Members of South African Airways’ frequent flyer programme Voyager can donate Miles which are due to expire to a number of charities
Air Seychelles to upgrade Antananarivo service
Air Seychelles will increase its frequency to Antananarivo (Madagascar)
Fastjet links Vic Falls and Jo’burg
Fastjet will commence flights to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) from Johannesburg on 25 March
Namibia visa update
South African business travellers to Namibia are required to apply for a visa at the Namibian High Commission in Pretoria as part of the country’s new visa regulation
Best Western expands SA footprint
As part of its development programme in Southern Africa, Best Western Hotels & Resorts is growing its portfolio from one to 14 total properties in the region over the next 12 months with the signing of a multi-phase agreement with Orion Hotels
Update on City Lodge’s African development
The group has hotels under development in four countries, expected to open in the 18 months