Road to Travis Scott: A South African Travel Story [video]
A Cape Town family travelled across South Africa to attend Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus World Tour — turning their road trip into an unforgettable travel story.
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Murder not ruled out after stowaway dead body found inside American Airlines landing gear
Authorities in North Carolina are investigating after a dead body was discovered inside the landing gear of an American Airlines flight that arrived from Europe.
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FlySafair under scrutiny after passenger death aboard flight to Johannesburg
A FlySafair passenger death aboard flight FA417 from Durban to Johannesburg has left travellers shaken, with the airline now offering counselling services to both passengers and staff.
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WestJet botched landing at Sint Maarten airport caught on camera
A WestJet Boeing 737-800 suffered a hard landing at Sint Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport on September 7, 2025, causing damage to the aircraft but no injuries.
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FlySafair pilot strike enters second week as talks stall and flights affected
The FlySafair pilot strike has entered its second week after failed talks over wages and working conditions, with more flights disrupted on Monday, 28 July 2025.
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A24 plane crash: Russian passenger jet found burning near Tynda, no survivors
The A24 plane crash near Tynda, Russia, has left all 48 people on board dead after the Angara Airlines jet disappeared from radar and was later found burning in a remote forest area.
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South African passport returns to Top 50 in latest global ranking
The South African passport is now ranked 48th in the world, marking its return to the top 50 strongest passports for the first time in over a decade.
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FlySafair forced to cancel flights as pilot strike kicks off
FlySafair has cancelled multiple flights as a pilot strike begins, with no immediate resolution in sight.
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FlySafair pilot strike threatens operations: Here’s what you must know
FlySafair has confirmed some pilots may go on strike after failed wage talks, but the airline is working to prevent major disruptions.
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Cape Town voted ‘Best City on Earth’ at 2025 Telegraph Travel Awards
Cape Town has once again been voted the best city in the world by readers of Telegraph in the 2025 edition of its Travel Awards, maintaining its reign for the seventh time in 11 years. Cape Town beats the world’s meccas to top ‘Best City’ at 2025 Telegraph Travel Awards Each year, readers of the UK-based publication are asked to rate their favourite cities across the globe. In 2025, more than 20,000 readers cast their votes across 20 travel-related categories. Cape Town, known for its scenic blend of ocean, mountains, and cosmopolitan flair, retained its top position as the most loved city worldwide. The accolade is based on the city’s appeal as a travel destination. Voters
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Zeusch Aviation clears the air on deadly London Southend Airport crash
Four people have died after a Zeusch Aviation aircraft crashed at London Southend Airport; an investigation is now underway.
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Vietnam dominates Top 25 summer getaways in 2025
Vietnam tops Emirates’ list of summer getaways for 2025.
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SAA clears the air on viral video showing air hostess in suspicious exchange [video]
SAA says a viral video showing air hostesses in a suspicious exchange predates 2019 and lacks verified context, following an internal investigation.
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Hundreds of Finnair flights amid escalating mass strike action
Finnair has cancelled hundreds of flights due to ground staff strikes at Helsinki Airport, and explains what passengers can do next.
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Global passenger air traffic records 5% growth in May 2025
Global air passenger traffic rose by 5% in May 2025, with Africa showing steady growth amid mixed international trends.
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SAA announces direct flights to Mauritius and these regional destinations
South African Airways announces new direct flights to Mauritius and regional destinations, with operational improvements and service expansions.
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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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Shandong Airlines flight to Shangai avoids devastating crash
A Shandong Airlines Boeing 737 was forced to make an emergency landing in Nanjing after a suspected engine malfunction at cruising altitude.
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Qatar Airways clears the air on airspace saga
Qatar Airways has clarified the circumstances behind a global flight disruption following Iran’s missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
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American Airlines flight suffers engine malfunction mid-air
American Airlines Flight 1665 experienced an engine malfunction shortly after takeoff from Las Vegas but returned safely with all onboard unharmed.
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Qatar aviation reopens airspace after Iran missile onslaught
Qatar has reopened its airspace and Qatar Airways has resumed flights after Iran launched missiles at a US military base in the country.
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Air India fires three officials as probe into Ahmedabad continues
India’s aviation regulator orders Air India to fire three staff over major safety failures amid probe into Ahmedabad crash.
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Air India fleet crisis escalates as Boeing 787 bound for New Delhi makes emergency u-turn
A New Delhi-bound Air India flight returned to Hong Kong mid-air due to a suspected technical issue, days after a fatal crash involving the airline.
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Black box expected to provide answers to fatal Air India crash
Investigators have recovered the black box from the Air India crash that killed over 240 people, and the data is expected to reveal what caused the disaster.
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Jetstar Asia set to shut down operations in July 2025
Qantas has confirmed Jetstar Asia will shut down by 31 July 2025, with refunds and rebookings offered to passengers as operations wind down due to rising costs and competition.
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Mango Airlines gets ready to relaunch: Here’s everything you must know
Mango Airlines is preparing to relaunch operations, pending an investor deal, and has opened a verification portal for passengers with unused tickets or vouchers.
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Emirates resumes flights to Damascus for the first time in 13 years
Emirates will restart flights to Damascus on 16 July 2025 after halting operations in 2012 due to safety concerns.
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Africa Travel Indaba 2025: Here’s what happened on Day 2
Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025 entered Day 2 with bold speeches, major announcements, and high-level engagements showcasing Africa’s united tourism vision.
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UK immigration tightens English language requirements
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a plan to raise English language requirements across all immigration routes as part of a broader effort to control migration.