Category: Travel News

The Shift Year of Discoveries is here, Taggers… and it’s already whispering: look again. A new season always brings new energy: new paths, fresh perspectives, unexpected turns that often lead to the best stories. Across South Africa, autumn is making her entrance in golds and reds, crisp mornings and layered starts… a gentle reminder that […]

IATA’s Director General Willie Walsh has raised concerns over the potential jet fuel shortages which could lead to cancellations in Europe by the end of May with disruptions already being seen in parts of Asia. He said: “Along with doing everything possible to secure alternative supply lines, it’s important that authorities have well-communicated and well-coordinated […]

Passengers and global connectivity will benefit if airlines are granted slot relief during the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. Latest blog from IATA’s SVP Operations, Safety and Security, Nick Careen explains how regulators can grant the Justified Non-Use of Slots (JNUS) exemption fairly . https://bit.ly/41zBTxw

Overseas markets continue to anchor South Africa’s international tourism performance, with Europe and North America remaining key contributors to inbound travel. Overseas tourists accounted for over 220,000 arrivals in February 2026, with countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany and the United States continuing to anchor demand. Together, these three markets alone contributed nearly half […]

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority announces: Flights to and from DXB gradually resuming to selected destinations following a temporary suspension earlier. Passengers please check with your TAG (Travel Assignment Group) agent and/or airline for latest updates. Qatar Airways updates: Departures from DOH – 16 March Perth (PER), Muscat (MCT), Bangkok (BKK), Dhaka (DAC), Kochi (COK), Jakarta […]

✈️ Taggers, Latest Middle East Updates: 12 March 2026. Still a very fluid and evolving situation, TAG (Travel Assignment Group) along with our partners and suppliers, are closely monitoring all the ‘happenings’ and current situation. Scheduled flight operations in the Middle East still are temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. ️ Key […]

We’re thrilled to welcome to our TAG (Travel Assignment Group) our newest team member Kaizer Moreriane. With 20+ years in the travel industry, he is ‘locked and loaded’, with great industry knowledge and a superb skillset that will benefit both our guests and our team. Kaizer basically grew-up loving travel with his journey beginning in […]

To better support the Mauritian tourism industry and provide greater flexibility for travellers, Air Mauritius is adding additional non-stop flights between Mauritius and Paris–Charles de Gaulle in March and April 2026. These additional flights, operated in code share with Air France, will provide more than 2,300 extra seats, offering passengers greater flexibility and connectivity between […]

Aviation fuel prices have increased sharply in recent weeks, with Jet A1 fuel prices at South African airports rising by around 70% in just one week. To keep our pricing transparent for customers, FlySafair will introduce a temporary Dynamic Fuel Surcharge on certain flights. While fuel normally forms part of the base fare, we have […]

Tokyo • Kyoto • Osaka | A 2026 Bucket-List Classic Japan is one of those rare destinations that completely reinvents itself every season. From snow-dusted temples to cherry-blossom picnics, fiery autumn leaves to neon-lit winter streets ~ there’s no “wrong” time to go, only the right time for you. For 2026, Japan is firmly on […]