Universal Sky Carrier has landed an Airbus A340-600 on glacial ice in Antarctica, marking the first flight under a five-year partnership with expedition operator White Desert. The charter departed Cape Town and touched down at Wolf’s Fang Runway in Queen Maud Land. The agreement pairs the airline’s widebody aircraft with White Desert’s expedition operations. It
More than 800 Cape Town primary school pupils received breakfast, rugby coaching and learning materials through the Emirates Nourishment Programme. Emirates delivered the school visit with European Professional Club Rugby, known as EPCR, and the Kolisi Foundation. Emirates cabin crew and programme partners served porridge before DHL Stormers players led a rugby clinic. Pupils also
South Africa’s aviation links with Brazil are gaining strong momentum as South African Airways and LATAM Airlines strengthen direct connectivity across the South Atlantic. Two high-demand services on the Cape Town–São Paulo corridor carried a combined 501 passengers. South African Airways flight SA 226 transported 219 passengers with an 88% occupancy rate. Meanwhile, LATAM Airlines
South Africa’s international aviation market has entered a new phase as Emirates introduces its next-generation Airbus A350 on the Dubai–Cape Town route, expanding passenger choice and strengthening connectivity between the Middle East and one of Africa’s leading tourism destinations. The aircraft entered service on Emirates’ third daily Cape Town rotation from 1 July 2026. Its
Cape Town is preparing for a major boost in global cruise tourism as Mein Schiff 5 is set to operate new African voyages from the city during the 2027–28 season. The deployment positions South Africa’s most visited city as a rising international homeport and gives travelers fresh opportunities to explore southern Africa and the Indian
Fly from London to Cape Town with British Airways’ Avios-only flights this Christmas 2025. Discover booking tips, travel perks, and top festive activities.
South Africa’s hotel industry sees 19.1% revenue surge in May 2025, with Cape Town, Kruger, and regional hotspots driving post-pandemic tourism growth.
Discover Dock House Hotel in Cape Town—an exclusive Victorian-style boutique stay with luxury suites, fine dining, spa access, and prime location near V&A Waterfront.
FlySafair is rescheduling select flights from July 22–28 amid a looming pilot strike in South Africa.See how to adjust your travel plans and rebook flights now.
South Africa’s largest low-cost airline, FlySafair, faces major flight disruptions as over 100 pilots plan a strike over pay and working conditions. Travelers urged to check schedules.
FlySafair pilots in South Africa plan strike action over pay disputes and work conditions, risking major domestic air travel disruption from 22–28 July 2025.
South Africa opens the SAAO Visitor Centre in Cape Town, boosting astro-tourism with indigenous sky stories, STEM outreach, and immersive cosmic experiences.
