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South African Air's new aircraft offers luxury of sleep

South African Air's new aircraft offers luxury of sleepIn an unexpected turn of events, I was treated to a flight home aboard the airline's luxurious new Airbus A350-900.

Worshippers at the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City.

In Israel, musing on discord and harmonyThere was something moving about walking throughout the Old City and seeing evidence of, if maybe not camaraderie, at least...

Oneworld sets Royal Air Maroc's join date

Oneworld sets Royal Air Maroc's join dateOn April 1, Morocco's flag carrier will become Oneworld's first full new member since 2014.

FAA forbids US aircraft from flying over Iran and IraqThe FAA said that increased political tensions in the Middle East “present an inadvertent risk to U.S. civil aviation due to...

What does 2020 hold for Africa tourism?

What does 2020 hold for Africa tourism?Thanks to things like an increase in direct flights from the U.S., easing of family travel restrictions in South Africa and the...

Boat safaris on the Rufiji River are ideal for viewing hippos, crocodiles and plentiful bird species.

Tanzania welcomes visitors to Africa's newest -- and largest -- national parkNyerere National Park is part of what is known as the Selous Game Reserve and covers an area of over 11,000 square miles, more...

Current records from the Zambezi River Authority are showing that water levels over Victoria Falls are on a consistent rise.

Operators dismiss reports that Victoria Falls is drying upThe African Travel & Tourism Association cites data that says the water levels over the falls has been on a consistent rise of...

S. Africa's Winelands gets its first tented campThe seven fully serviced, luxury units will be located on the Boschendal wine estate and will debut in March.

Longtime Emirates president Tim Clark retiring

Longtime Emirates president Tim Clark retiringClark joined Emirates upon its founding in 1985 as head of airline planning and rose to the position of president in 2003.

Best Western Plus Westlands opens in NairobiThe 101-unit Best Western Plus Westlands boasts free WiFi, a dedicated meetings floor, a gym, an all-day-dining restaurant and...

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