Unions are threatening to shutdown SAA operations following the airline’s notice that it plans to cut jobs as part of a restructuring process.The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) and South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA) released a…
The glaciers on Ecuador’s Mount Cayambe are the closest to the equator, less than 170 kilometres north.Although the temperature at sea level at this latitude is well above that which would allow ice to form, altitude is much more important…
The Qantas Group has said it will aim to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 in a major expansion of the airline’s commitment to a more sustainable aviation industry.With actions starting from today, the national carrier will double the…
Etihad Airways has announced a fourth daily flight on its route from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.The move will take effect on December 8th.The additional service will be operated by an Airbus A320…
The Singapore Tourism Board has welcomed a new regional director for Europe.Carrie Kwik is responsible for strategic planning, business development initiatives and marketing Singapore throughout Europe.Based in London, Kwik will manage the organisation’s international network in Europe.She has worked for…
When the departure of a flight is postponed, it is usually quite annoying for the holidaymakers. After all, they lose part of their holiday time at their destination – in some circumstances, package holidaymakers can demand a compensation payment for…
Turkish Airlines will add flights to Xi’an as it continues to grow its route network in China.Some two decades after the airline’s first flights to Beijing, the new destination will join the capital, Shanghai and Guangzhou in the flag-carrier’s portfolio.After…
The Western Cape tourism industry has launched a marketing campaign to promote the region as a family-friendly destination, encouraging tourism partners to take part.The campaign – “Come to Cape Town and the Western Cape, where kids stay free!” – comes…
There were 5000-square-metre plots of Chiloe for sale in the Wall Street Journal the day I arrived on the island.No-one was revealing the price; but according to locals, and assuming they weren’t telling porkies, they were likely to cost three…
There’re plenty of ways to describe Queensland, but spirited is one of the best.Up and down the coast, you’ll find creative distillers who’ve found a way to transform forgotten fruits and botanicals into gin, rum, liqueur and whiskey in the…
