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Rising Demand, Challenges of Training Pilots

This Day 04 Apr 2025
Pilot training is gruelling in the sense that they have to go through stringent conditions to meet the critical criteria needed to qualify them to enter the cockpit as captains and flight officers.
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Ethiopian Airlines launches new cargo route to Macao, China

China.dot.org 03 Apr 2025
ADDIS ABABA, April 3 (Xinhua) -- Africa's leading carrier Ethiopian Airlines has announced the launch of a new cargo route to Macao, China ... and strengthen trade links between China, Africa, and beyond.
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Hyderabad to Hong Kong non-stop: Cathay Pacific resumes highly-anticipated flights

Hindustan Times 03 Apr 2025
Cathay’s Regional General Manager for South Asia, the Middle East and Africa, Rakesh Raicar, stated, "Resuming flights to Hyderabad is a significant step in our India expansion strategy ... Cathay Pacific resumes highly-anticipated flights.
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Air Canada celebrates resumption of Ottawa – London Heathrow flights

TravelDailyNews 02 Apr 2025
With the wide array of connections available at�Heathrow�throughout�Europe, the�Middle East,�Africa,�India�and more, Air Canada’s�Ottawa-Heathrow�flights offer easy international flight options ...
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‘The White Lotus’ effect: South Africans Flock to Thailand for a slice of paradise

Independent online (SA) 02 Apr 2025
In South Africa, "The White Lotus Effect" is palpable, with travel ... “We’re definitely seeing an increase in Thailand enquiries,” stated Antoinette Turner, general manager for Flight Centre South Africa.
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Parenting a toddler is the ultimate crash course in embarrassment

The Irish Times 02 Apr 2025
In my early 20s, I remember standing in the baggage claim of Dublin Airport after getting off a long flight from South Africa ... and nearly hopped on the next flight out of the country to flee the shame.
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Beyond the tourist trap: how destinations are battling overtourism in a post-pandemic world

Independent online (SA) 02 Apr 2025
Sue Garrett, the general manager of Supply, Pricing & Marketing for Flight Centre South Africa, explains that San Marco's charm has been under siege from overtourism for decades, and it is now a ...
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Stellenbosch FC prepare for 'one of the biggest games in the club's history' against Zamalek

Independent online (SA) 02 Apr 2025
It’s not an April Fool’s joke!” ... Stellies have only been in South Africa’s top-flight for the past six years, with a solitary Carling Cup triumph on their honours roll, while Zamalek are one of the most storied clubs on the African continent ... .
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R80k for a Jozi to Durban jet? Netizens debate the price of luxury travel

Independent online (SA) 01 Apr 2025
The route from Johannesburg to Durban stands as one of South Africa's most travelled corridors, offering two distinct methods of transport ... Are South Africans willing to fork out the hefty sum associated with private charter flights? ... Normal flight.
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New easyJet route to sub-Saharan Sal takes off, service expanded from Munich

TravelDailyNews 01 Apr 2025
“We know our customers are always looking for exciting new places to explore, and our flights and package holidays to Sal in Cape Verde, off the coast of sub-Saharan Africa, offer the perfect ...
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Cape Town's new adventure: attracting Indian travellers as tourism takes flight

Independent online (SA) 01 Apr 2025
Direct flights and visa facilitation ... He stated that one significant hurdle is connectivity, with no direct flights currently operating between India and South Africa, complicating travel plans for Indian tourists.
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Milan Bergamo Airport gears up for a landmark summer season, to 145 destinations

TravelDailyNews 01 Apr 2025
The United Arab Emirates remains well-served, with Flydubai maintaining double-daily flights in April and August for optimal onward connectivity to Asia, Africa and Australia, complemented by Air Arabia’s continued daily service to Sharjah.
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How to choose the right airline for a long-haul flight

The Oregonian 01 Apr 2025
I chose Qatar Airways because I had already flown the carrier on an ultra-long-haul flight in economy class from Doha to Cape Town, South Africa, and I was surprised by how comfortable it was ... The Qatar flight checked a lot of boxes.
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Qatar Airways Group and Virgin Australia receive final go-ahead from the ACCC for integrated alliance

TravelDailyNews 31 Mar 2025
Through the award-winning Hamad International Airport in Doha, the flights open up more than 100 connecting itineraries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and enable Australian passengers to ...
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New Cruise Experiences for Kids to Look Forward To!

Independent online (SA) 31 Mar 2025
“With as much as 50% off selected cruises, plus added perks like premium drinks, speciality dining, and excursion discounts, there’s never been a better time to book a family cruise,” says Antoinette Turner, GM of Flight Centre South Africa.
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