SA Airports Clean Up At 2025 Skytrax Awards
South Africa’s airport game is officially flying high, and not just because the planes are taking off.
Airports Company SA Accused Of Publishing ‘Fake’ Financial Reports While It Teeters On Brink Of Liquidation
“While ACSA publishes false profits, the escalators don’t work, the toilets are dirty, and the parking ticket machines are faulty. That is the general poor state of our airports.”
Regulators Shut Down East London’s King Phalo Airport For Second Time This Month
ACSA said flights would remain postponed until further notice.
Monday Morning Spice
Germany transforms former Nazi bunker into hip luxury hotel, Fifth of medicines in Africa may be sub-par or fake, and Akani Simbine misses out by 0.01 in Olympic 100m final.
New Multibillion-Rand Cape Town Winelands Airport Offers Massive Airline Benefits
The ambitious vision for the Winelands airport is nothing short of spectacular, featuring a colossal R7-billion expansion project that will unveil a Code F runway stretching an impressive 3,500 metres.
Cape Town International Airport Does It Again – Crowned Best In Africa For Ninth Year In A Row
It also received acknowledgement for the Best Airport Staff Service in Africa for the fourth consecutive year.
Would You Look At That: SA Airports And Airlines Doing Fairly Well On International Ranking
The global travel data provider OAG has released its Punctuality League 2023 report that ranks the top-performing, on-time airlines and airports in the world.
Airport Scanner 100ml Liquid And Laptop Rules Set To Be Scrapped
Currently, liquids are required to be 100ml in a clear plastic bag while laptops and other tech need to be removed from your bag before the security check at airports.
Ranking The World’s 10 Busiest Airports
The airport that lost its spot as the busiest in the world last year is back on top once more.
So Hot Right Now – Anyone Want To Own The Graaff-Reinet Airport?
Graaff-Reinet is very popular with the fly in and fly out crowd. Why not go one better and own the actual airstrip?
Something Different: Mpumalanga Airport Could Be Yours On Auction
On February 15, privately-owned Barberton Airport, located roughly 45 kilometres from Mbombela, will go on auction.
There’s Finally A New Winner In ‘World’s Best Airports’ List
Singapore’s Changi Airport has finally been dethroned, after decades coming out tops in the World Airport Awards.
China’s Latest ‘Mega-Airport’ Is Pretty Outrageous [Video]
China has just opened Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, the second airport in Sichuan, the gateway to the home of the giant panda
The Correct Pronunciation Of Gqeberha, PE’s New Name [Video]
Port Elizabeth is officially getting a name change, and it’s one that some folks are struggling to pronounce. It’s okay, we can help.
New Study Looks At Safety Of Flying During COVID-19 Pandemic
Since air travel resumed in South Africa, the question on many minds has been whether flying in the time of COVID-19 is safe.
Tourists From Updated ‘High-Risk Countries’ List Cannot Travel To SA
South Africa has revised the number of countries allowed to visit, with more than half removed from the ‘high-risk’ category.
SA Travel Shake Up: These Five Countries Still Can’t Visit Visa-Free
Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi announced on Sunday that 11 countries would now be allowed to enter South Africa visa-free, but five of those are on the ‘red list’.
Not Everyone Is On Board With Proposed Name Changes For SA Airports And Towns
A number of name changes for countrywide airports, as well as towns in the Eastern Cape, have been proposed. There has been political pushback.
Department Of Tourism Outlines When We May Expect International Travellers Again
A new draft report published by the Department of Tourism provides possible scenarios for when we might welcome foreign tourists back to South Africa.
Why It’s Not A Good Idea To Return To SA From Overseas Just Yet
If you’re considering returning to South Africa from overseas, there are a few things that you should keep in mind.
Alert Level 3: Experts On Whether It’s Safe To Fly
You’ll be able to fly across the country for business purposes during alert level 3, but experts recommend incorporating some extra safety measures if doing so.
Keen To Fly Somewhere In SA? Here’s What You Need To Know
From today, June 1, South African domestic flights for business travel are allowed, although there are a number of rules and regulations worth jotting down.
Alert Level 3 – What Airports And Domestic Flights Might Look Like
A proposal has been submitted for consideration that outlines what domestic air travel could look like during alert level 3.
Keen To Arrive On Time? Read This Before Booking Your Next Local Flight
If you’re tired of delayed flights, you’ll want to arm yourself with info from the Official Aviation Guide’s latest Punctuality Report.
Peacocks At Airports – America’s ‘Emotional Support Animal’ Epidemic Is Quite An Eye Opener [Video]
If you’re travelling in the US, you could find yourself sharing a plane with alligators and miniature horses.
Hackers Are Finding Creative Ways To Steal Your Data At Airports
When travelling overseas, you’ll come across some seemingly convenient tech solutions at airports. Here’s a word of warning.
Could This Spell The End For Machu Picchu?
Machu Picchu, set high in the Andes Mountains in Peru, is one of South America’s premier tourist attractions. Now Peruvian archaeologists fear its future is in danger.
Police Who Blew Up ‘Suspicious Bag’ At Airport End Up Looking Like Fools
When police came across a suspicious looking bag at Rome’s airport, they felt the need to blow it up. Cue people taking the piss.
Going Viral – The Difference Between SA And UK Baggage Handlers [Video]
When you check your luggage in before boarding a flight, things can go either way. This video is a perfect illustration of that.
This Guy Has Been Living In An Airport Since March
Hassan Al-Kontar, a Syrian man, has been living in Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 in Malaysia since March due to diplomatic bureaucracy.