“It’s our policy to rather add more flights than to rely on pushing prices up. If you compare the prices of domestic flights during the tournament, our prices are the lowest, finished and klaar. We invite consumers to compare fares for themselves and we challenge all airlines to reduce their prices,” said kulula executive Heidi [...]
Archive for February, 2010
Banyan Tree Bintan
How is this for amazing! Banyan Tree Bintan Discover true peace, tranquility and rejuvenation while being spoilt in the comfort of your own luxurious resort villa. Experience the finest facilities in a serene environment, be it a massage at the Banyan Tree Bintan Spa or a round of golf at the championship Laguna Bintan Golf [...]
BA increase fares to UK
If you have a ticket on hold and need a reason to pay – now is your time – save a few pennies – BA fares to the UK are increasing Monday: Please be advised that British Airways will increase fares ex South Africa to UK / I and UK domestic points on Monday 22nd [...]
Lufthansa strike
Due to a strike which has been announced by the pilots’ union “Vereinigung Cockpit” (VC) between 22 and 25 February 2010, Lufthansa is expecting disturbances to flight operations. Lufthansa regrets any inconvenience to Lufthansa passengers caused by possible strike action and will do its utmost to reduce the impact for travellers. If you have booked [...]
Flying to George – Warning!
JOHANNESBURG – As reported in other media, Monday 15 Feb 2010, the South African Civil Aviation Authority has issued a formal notice (NOTAM) in terms of large aircraft (over 5,700kg in mass) operated by commercial airlines and their ability to land at George airport when the runway is ‘wet*’. The effect of this notice is [...]
Passport applications
Well I must say how impressed I am with the about turn home affairs have done since my last dealings with them. Did an application earlier this year – 28 jan 2010 – really took me less than an hour from filling in the form to thumb prints. Recieved an sms on 08 Feb 2010 [...]
Southern sun self check-in and check-out
Southern Sun’s Garden Court eliminates queues with innovative self check-in and check-out facilities In February Southern Sun Garden Court Sandton City, will launch Africa’s very first hotel self check-in and check-out kiosks. “A great day begins and ends with a great stay,” says Priya Naidoo General Manager of Communications at Southern Sun. “Southern Sun’s extensive [...]
Cape town airport
Well this airport has come leaps and bounds since my last visit a few months ago. The arrivals area still needs work – the temporary toilets are *temporary* thank goodness – is is a mess between car rental drop offs and departing. Theses are short lived and over looked once you enter the main building, [...]
Cracks showing in availability?
Latest on the Travel wire is an email from Qantas: Due to the high volume of enquiries and demand for overseas holidays during the World Cup 2010, QANTAS has opened availability from V class upwards for departures during June & July. Fares are being sold at published levels as follows: PER - from ZAR 6720 [...]

