THE COST of airline tickets is set to skyrocket even further if the economic regulator grants Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) permission to increase passenger service charges by a whopping 161 percent over the next five years. If the new cost structure is implemented this year, budget airline passengers will pay an R80.81 service charge…
According to a recent press release, South African Airways will be testing in-flight cellphone calls on certain SAA flights. These tests will only be conducted at certain times and on certain flights, and will be announced on each flight. No other airline in South Africa will be testing this functionality at this stage. So how does…
When people think of pre-Lenten celebrations, usually Marti Gras in New Orleans comes to mind. However, the Rio Carnival is truly the crown jewel of celebrating this fun and festive season. Traditionally, pre-Lenten celebrations arose as a way for people to have a sort of “last fling” before embarking on the time of abstinence and…
Long before being unceremoniously ripped away form modern humanity by a crazed assassin on a dreary December weeknight in 1980, John Lennon had clearly made a mark on Earth. The native of Liverpool, England possessed and employed a bold, progressive, and highly-intellectual disposition that was openly embraced and celebrated by vibrant and open-minded youth on…
Within a two-hour car ride of New York City, and a much shorter ride for many Canadians, Niagara Falls is a year-round tourist hotspot. The power and energy of the natural phenomenon is incredible. Several million cubic feet of water pass over the long crests of the falls every minute, making it the most powerful…
Menorca, one of the Balearic Islands belonging to Spain, is a pleasant and exotic place to visit for a vacation. The island is blessed with more beaches than Mallorca and Ibiza combined. There are quaint fishing villages to stroll through on the Northern shore. Menorca enjoys mild winters and hot summers. A drive through the…
Romantic holidays provide the chance for couples to forget the stresses of everyday life. Three of the most romantic destinations in the world are Venice, The Bahamas and The Maldives. These getaway locations are ideal for couples, newlyweds and destination weddings. Couples seeking a picturesque backdrop for a destination wedding will find that not only…
Holidays are important to your health and happiness, and they should be relaxing, rejuvenating and free of stress. Finding the right accommodation for you and your family is one of the biggest decisions you need to make, but can unfortunately lead to problems, disappointment and you wasting your time and money. To prevent any mishaps,…
President Zuma greets new jet in Cape Town – e-Travel Blackboard (press release) http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/114800/president-zuma-greets-new-jet-in-cape-town South African Airways (SAA) welcomed the delivery of its first A330-200 aircraft at a ceremony attended by South African President Jacob Zuma. Also present at the ceremony, held earlier this week at Cape Town International Airport, were airline board members, management…
