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Passenger tells of threats aboard jet

2013-05-24 17:12

A passenger aboard a Pakistan International Airlines plane flying from Lahore to Manchester said someone had made threats against its crew.

Heathrow runways reopen after emergency landing

2013-05-24 14:02

Although runways have reopened after an emergency landing at Heathrow, BA has cancelled a number of short-haul flights.

SA ranked worst in global road safety report

2013-05-24 10:40

Pedestrians are most at risk, according to the International Transport Forum that has ranked SA as the worst offender for road safety, out of a group of 36 countries involved in the report.

80-year-old scales Everest, sets record

2013-05-23 14:20

An 80-year-old Japanese climber reached the summit of Mount Everest on Thursday, becoming the oldest person to scale the world's highest mountain, his website and a Nepalese official said.

Choose your island style

2013-05-22 16:05

Islands are awesome spots to holiday but which island will suit you according to your tastes? Here’s a quick guide to help you decide.

Far-right activist commits suicide at Notre Dame

2013-05-22 09:55

A 78-year-old French far-right activist committed suicide at the altar of the Notre Dame cathedral on Tuesday by shooting himself in the mouth, three days after a law legalising same-sex marriage.

fastjet SA launch delayed again

2013-05-21 09:32

A website glitch has delayed the low-cost UK-based carrier's much-anticipated launch in South Africa by another month.

Airline error sends couple to wrong continent

2013-05-20 16:54

Two US holidaymakers found themselves a long way from their intended destination after an airline confused two airport codes.

Visa application basics

2013-05-20 15:01

We chat to Daniel Anvari-Brown from Global Visas SA and find out how applying for a visa can be made less nightmarish.

64 scale Everest

2013-05-20 09:01

64 climbers, including a Saudi Arabian woman, scale Mount Everest from Nepal.

Saudi woman climbs Everest in first

2013-05-20 08:54

A Saudi woman reached the summit of Everest, the world's highest peak, in a first for the conservative Muslim kingdom where women's sports are severely restricted.

Some Chinese tourists 'uncivilised': top official

2013-05-17 09:21

The dire manners and "uncivilised behaviour" of some Chinese tourists abroad are harming the country's image, said a top official who lamented their poor "quality and breeding."

Carnival pulls out of Europe

2013-05-16 14:56

Carnival has told agents in a letter that it has decided to pull out of Europe blaming rising air fares and market conditions.

New Zealand to woo more foreign students

2013-05-16 08:45

New Zealand on Thursday announced a multi-million-dollar marketing push to attract more foreign students - especially from Asia - to its universities.

Lion Air pilots criticised over Bali crash-report

2013-05-15 16:20

Indonesia's largest low-cost carrier Lion Air has been criticised after a preliminary investigation into last month's crash off Bali found a young, second-in-command pilot was at the controls at a "critical time".

New Zealand signs off Qantas-Emirates tie-up

2013-05-15 08:52

New Zealand gave the green light to an alliance between Qantas and Emirates, saying it will increase competition on the busy trans-Tasman route between Australia and New Zealand.

SAA flight specials round-up

2013-05-14 15:36

Take a look at the latest specials brought to you by South African Airways

Nautical facts of cruise life

2013-05-14 10:38

“It is not that life ashore is distasteful to me. But life at sea is better.” So said Sir Francis Drake. after your first cruise, you'll discover its a truism that can become highly addictive.

Buenos Aires launches papal-themed tours

2013-05-13 12:22

It's not your average cross-town city bus: the new Papa Tour of Buenos Aires is packing them in for a nostalgic swing past local landmarks in the life of the man who became Pope Francis.

Pilots supsended for model pose

2013-05-10 09:54

Two Vietnamese pilots have been fined and suspended after allowing a celebrity model to pose for photographs in the cockpit mid-flight.

SA pilots fly home

2013-05-09 09:23

The 12 South African pilots arrested in Namibia for not having the correct flight documents have paid admission-of-guilt fines and are on their way home.

Top Twitter Critters

2013-05-07 16:15

Take a look at these 10 amusing animals who share their experiences on Twitter.

Most loathed travel destinations...

2013-05-07 12:12

Tuesday is all about travel talk on twitter. If you missed the conversation, take a look at the round-up of this week's chat focused on travel destinations we love to hate...

SAA announces codeshare partnership

2013-05-06 14:51

South African Airways and Etihad Airways have agreed to enter into a partnership, adding 12 additional destinations to the embattled national carrier's flight route.

Napping pilots narrowly escape disaster

2013-05-06 10:42

Two Air India pilots were caught napping in business class while flight attendants in the cockpit accidentally turned off the auto-pilot.

 

Orphaned hippo flown to safety

2013-05-24 17:02

A Zambian charter airline carried an unlikely load when an orphaned hippo called Douglina had to be flown to a new home.

Heathrow emergency landing causes delays

2013-05-24 11:34

Acsa is unable to confirm at this point if the emergency landing by a British Airways flight at Heathrow would have knock-on effects at Cape Town International and OR Tambo International.

Rio drug dealers order curfew

2013-05-24 09:07

Drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro ordered shops closed in one of its biggest slums early Thursday, defying efforts to restore order to the city's vast shantytowns.

Concordia captain to face manslaughter trial

2013-05-23 08:51

The captain of the cruise ship Costa Concordia, which capsized off Italy's west coast last year killing 32 people, will face trial for manslaughter as well as other charges.

US senators reach high-tech visa deal

2013-05-22 09:57

US senators reach deal on high-tech visas, which has been a hurdle to the passage of immigration bill.

Prague metro plans to launch love trains

2013-05-21 15:35

Rail passengers searching for love in the Czech capital need look no further than the daily commute as the city makes plans to designate carriages on its underground trains for singles.

Dreamliner flying again

2013-05-21 09:27

Amid battery problems, United Airlines took to the skies flying the Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights.

Tourists killed in hot air balloon crash

2013-05-20 16:22

Two Brazilian tourists died Monday and 23 other people were hurt after two hot-air balloons collided in a beauty spot in central Turkey, officials said.

Probe begins after commuter trains crash

2013-05-20 09:02

An investigation is under way after commuter trains collided in Conneticut, sending 70 to hospitals.

British girl drowns at Egyptian resort

2013-05-20 08:57

A family holiday ended in tragedy when a young British girl drowned in the pool of an Egyptian Red Sea resort.

World's 10 quirkiest museums

2013-05-17 15:28

Hear the word museum and odds are you conjure up an image of portrait halls and sculpture gardens - the traditional home of traditional art. However, here are a few alternatives.

ANA reports fault on modified Dreamliner

2013-05-17 08:50

Japan's All Nippon Airways on Friday said a modified Dreamliner had experienced a fault earlier this month, but insisted it would not affect the restart of the high-tech planes.

Greek air traffic controllers strike

2013-05-16 14:29

Greek air traffic controllers began a four-hour work stoppage on Thursday, disrupting flights at the start of the tourist season.

Aviation holds promise of 88 000 local jobs

2013-05-16 08:38

South African Airways will highlight how aviation can benefit the African continent and the pan African economy as a whole at the upcoming IATA annual general meeting.

Meet Panama's human coconut peeler

2013-05-15 10:03

With jaws of steel that have earned him the nickname "Coconut Peeler," Andres Gardin, at the tender age of 64, is hell-bent on gnawing his way into the Guinness Book of World Records.

Online bookings go the long haul

2013-05-15 07:54

Online leisure travel bookings have increased from 13% to 76% in Europe over the past decade and British Airways says South Africa is following suit.

Jet lag tips and tricks

2013-05-14 12:24

The Twitter community shares a few thoughts, tips, tricks and cures for jet lag. Check out what everyone had to say.

Kuwait launches sports clubs for women

2013-05-13 14:55

Kuwait launches sports club for women, the latest boost for females in Persian Gulf

Chinese tourists flock to SA

2013-05-13 08:21

Chinese investment is considered to be a key driving force behind the increased Chinese visitors to South Africa over the last year.

SA voted top dream destination

2013-05-09 14:56

South Africa has beat six other destinations to the coveted accolade of becoming WAYN'S top dream destination for 2013.

Thailand considers launching tourist courts

2013-05-09 08:41

Thailand is considering setting up a Tourist Court to process cases involving travellers faster.

Ethiopian Air wants compensation for 787s

2013-05-07 14:50

Ethiopian Air is seeking compensation after their brand new fleet of Boeing 787s were grounded last year.

Dreams of Mars exploration achievable

2013-05-06 16:09

NASA and private sector experts now agree that a man or woman could be sent on a mission to Mars over the next 20 years.

China plagued by SA visa problems

2013-05-06 13:33

The South African embassies in Shanghai and Beijing have run out of visa stickers and have been unable to issue any South African visas to Chinese travellers for a week.

Free wi-fi: how to get hacked

2013-05-06 10:30

Make use of free wifi in coffee shops when travelling? Here's how cybercriminals may be targeting you.

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