OR Tambo Airport departure flights delayed on Friday, 26 April 2024 – Here’s why
Departure flights at O.R. Tambo International Airport faced delays on Friday, 26 April 2024. Here are the latest updates.
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New US air travel rule forces airlines to make automatic refunds for delayed flights
The US Department of Transportation has issued a new rule mandating automatic refunds for cancelled or significantly changed flights.
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FlySafair makes emergency landing after losing wheel on take-off [video]
A FlySafair flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town lost a wheel during take-off and made a safe emergency landing back at OR Tambo International Airport.
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DXB warns travellers to stay away from Dubai airport amid raging floods
Travellers are urged to avoid Dubai International Airport due to severe thunderstorms that have disrupted flights and caused extensive flooding.
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Dubai travel guide: Flights, holiday packages and visa requirements
Dive into our Dubai travel guide for South African travellers and learn how to master flights, holiday packages, and visa requirements.
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‘Technical problem’ aboard LATAM Airlines flight leaves 50 passengers injured
A LATAM Airlines flight from Sydney to Auckland left 50 passengers ‘injured due to a technical problem’. Here’s what we know.
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Flysafair lauded for making emergency landing to save a passenger’s life
A Flysafair passenger lives another day thanks to the heroics of pilots who made an emergency landing at the perfect time.
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El Al Israel Airline cancels its Johannesburg route amid rising diplomatic tensions
El Al Israel Airlines announces the suspension of its Johannesburg route, citing declining demand.
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Direct flights between Cape Town and Jeddah coming soon, De Lille vows
Direct flights between Cape Town and Jeddah are in the pipeline, as part of South Africa’s efforts to boost tourism, especially for religious travel to Saudi Arabia.
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Flysafair ‘free flights’ campaign is a scam, local carrier warns
Local carrier FlySafair alerted customers about a fraudulent ‘free flights’ campaign circulating on Facebook.
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Flight chaos: Horse escapes stall on Air Atlanta Icelandic, dramatic forces u-turn
An Air Atlanta Icelandic flight to Belgium was forced to return to JFK after a horse in the cargo hold broke loose.
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Condor Airlines boosts South Africa connectivity with direct flights to Frankfurt
Condor Airlines has resumed its seasonal Johannesburg-Frankfurt route, enhancing South Africa’s connection to Europe.
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Virgin Atlantic rolls out seasonal flight schedule, boosting Cape Town-London travel options
Virgin Atlantic’s seasonal service between London and Cape Town commenced on 28 October 2023, adding over 80 000 seats to the route.
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SAA returns to international skies with direct flights to São Paulo
SAA took a significant leap and reintroduced direct flights to São Paulo, Brazil, offering new trade and travel opportunities.
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Saudi Arabian Airlines reopens direct flights between JED and JNB: Here’s what you must know
Saudi Arabia has also introduced a multi-entry eVisa for South Africans, making it the first African country to qualify for this privilege.
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Flights from Johannesburg to Tel Aviv resume amid Hamas attack on Israel
In South Africa, airlines continued to service the route amid warnings regarding the potential dangers stirred by the escalating conflict in Israel.
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LATAM relaunches direct flights from São Paulo to Johannesburg: Here’s everything we know
LATAM’s flight, which operates three times a week (on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays), departs São Paulo at 17:25 and Johannesburg at 13:10 on the same days.
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King Shaka Airport Faces Flight Delays as System Shutdown Disrupts Operations
While departure flights were able to take off on time, the airport anticipates possible delays for ongoing operations.
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Direct flights from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia will be available in December 2023
Direct flights from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia will launch later this year. Here’s a look at the route’s flight schedule.
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OR Tambo Airport domestic arrivals resume after ‘security’ scare
OR Tambo Airport officials ordered an immediate evacuation of the domestic arrivals department due to security concerns on Wednesday evening.
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Flysafair R9 tickets: Here’s what you must know
Flysafair returns again this year to drive SA crazy with R9 flight tickets.
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Direct flights from Cape Town to Antarctica are coming soon, mayor promises
Five-hour direct commercial flights from Cape Town to Antarctica will launch soon, mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says.
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Operations at O.R. Tambo Airport return to normal
On Wednesday, the OR Tambo International Airport was experiencing challenges with the refuelling of aircraft.
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SAA flights: National carrier increases capacity for Cape Town route
The aviation company added that it would be ramping up operations with additional equipment being purchased for its current fleet.
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SA Express is gone: Mzansi’s ‘cheap flights’ airline liquidated
More than 600 SA Express workers hoped to return to their jobs but these were quickly dashed by Wednesday’s ruling.
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Las Vegas airport grounds flights following ‘false’ gunshots
52 flights were cancelled and 200 others were delayed.
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British Airways, Kulula flights cancelled: Here’s what you can do with your ticket
British Airways and Kulula.com passengers have a number of options available in dealing with the grounding of Comair flights.
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Virgin Atlantic to resume direct flights from Cape Town to UK
Virgin Atlantic flights between Cape Town and the UK will resume in November 2022.
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Flysafair R8 tickets: Here’s what you must know
Flysafair returns after a two-year hiatus to drive SA crazy with R8 flight tickets.
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Flysafair faces backlash for ‘hiking’ ticket prices amid Comair grounding
Flysafair claims its algorithm spiked ticket prices due to seat availability.