OR Tambo International Airport implements new security changes that could effect passengers
Passengers travelling through OR Tambo International Airport may experience delays due to new security procedures. Here’s what you must know.
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Rare bear invasion forces closure of Japan airport
To protect passengers and crew, the airport was temporarily closed, resulting in disruptions to more than 10 scheduled flights.
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Watch: Heathrow Airport tarmac invader caught on camera [video]
A man was caught on video running across the Heathrow Airport tarmac before being arrested.
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North West Legislature Portfolio Committee seeks answers on illegal occupation of Mahikeng airport
The committee noted that George Dick Montshioa Airport is under 24-hour security surveillance by Eagle Eye Security and has a full-time site manager to oversee operations.
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ACSA clears the air on alleged abuse of OR Tambo porters
ACSA has rejected claims of harassment and exploitation after porters at OR Tambo International Airport accused the company of mistreatment and permit revocations.
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Heathrow Airport resumes operations: Here are the latest updates
Heathrow Airport has resumed full operations after a 24-hour shutdown caused by a power outage linked to an off-site substation fire.
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Heathrow Airport shutdown: Here’s everything we know
Heathrow Airport has closed for the entire day due to a substation fire, causing mass flight disruptions and global travel chaos.
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Cape Town International Airport forced to cut power tonight – Here’s why
Cape Town International Airport will undergo a scheduled power outage tonight, relying on emergency power as Eskom technicians conduct crucial maintenance.
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ACSA wants appeals court to green light R3 billion tender to overhaul baggage screening processes
ACSA is appealing a court ruling that blocked its R3 billion baggage screening overhaul, arguing it has the legal mandate to manage airport security.
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ACSA posts strong recoveries in latest performance report
ACSA’s 2024 performance report shows strong passenger recovery but highlights challenges like on-time delays, power disruptions, and jet fuel shortages at key hubs.
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Flights hampered by delays as Cape Town International Airport grapples with power outage
A sudden power outage at Cape Town International Airport disrupts flights. Here’s what we know.
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ACSA prepares for record-breaking festive season travel amid fuel scrutiny
ACSA faces festive season travel pressures amid fallout from O.R. Tambo fuel disruption and allegations of financial instability.
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FlySafair slams ACSA over ‘catastrophic’ fuel disruption
In a statement, FlySafair placed the blame squarely on ACSA for the refuelling chaos that delayed numerous flights.
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King Phalo Airport flights resume on Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Flights at King Phalo Airport have resumed after weather conditions improved. Here’s everythign you need to know.
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King Phalo Airport flights grounded on Tuesday, 8 October 2024 – Here’s the latest
All flights at King Phalo Airport have been grounded due to poor weather, causing delays. Here are the latest updates.
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Latest OR Tambo Airport drug mule releases more than 110 cocaine bullets
A latest drug mule arrested at OR Tambo International Airport has released over 110 cocaine bullets, police confirmed.
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ACSA warns of Uber blackout at Cape Town Airport: Here’s what we know
Cape Town International Airport faces Uber shortages due to an e-hailing driver strike, affecting services.
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Traveller’s death at OR Tambo International Airport raises suspicion
A traveller’s death after a fall at OR Tambo International Airport is under investigation, alongside another incident at King Shaka International Airport on the same day.
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Freak Boeing incident ends with two dead at Atlanta airport
In the early hours of Tuesday, a routine maintenance operation at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport took a deadly turn when a tyre on a Boeing 757-232 exploded, killing two Delta employees and injuring another.
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Inbound Cape Town flights are being diverted on Tuesday, 20 August 2024 – Here’s why
The airport management confirmed it was aware of the situation and contingency plans have been activated to ensure minimal disruption for passengers.
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‘Barely on’ digital systems at SA airports take centre stage in R115m tender scandal
The decision, ACSA explained, follows the discovery of “prima facie evidence of wrongdoing” related to a biometric and digital identity technology project.
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Gatwick Airport operations resume after protests
Videos posted by Just Stop Oil showed travellers stepping over the activists, whose hands were inside lock-on devices.
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Nile Air Airbus catches fire on takeoff at Dammam Airport [video]
Dammam Airport management issued a statement regarding the incident, confirming that emergency teams had responded swiftly and effectively.
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Travellers trapped inside Chicago O’Hare International Airport amid tornado warning [video]
On a stormy Monday night at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, chaos erupted as a tornado warning left passengers and staff scrambling for safety.
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Cape Town International Airport ranks second-best airport in the world
Cape Town International Airport ranks second in the world and first in Africa according to AirHelp, based on on-time performance, customer service, and amenities.
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Watch: United Airlines flight loses wheel taking off at Los Angeles Airport
A United Airlines Boeing 757 lost a landing gear wheel during takeoff from Los Angeles and the incident was caught on camera.
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OR Tambo Airport clears the air on immigration counter processing times
OR Tambo Airport has issued a statement in response to reports of increased processing times at immigration counters
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British smuggler arrested with R600K tik at Cape Town Airport
A 70-year-old drug mule was arrested at Cape Town International Airport for carrying R600,000 worth of tik.
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Two suspects arrested in connection with FlySafair bomb threat
According to police, alarm was raised when the passengers, both male, informed a fellow rider of a bomb threat.
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Mthatha taxi riots: Airport reopened, transport services to resume
Mthatha Airport and transport services will resume on Tuesday, 28 May 2024, following taxi-related riots.