In an odd turn of events, it turns out Delta Airlines will not begin its triangle service between Atlanta, Johannesburg, and Cape Town because the South African government will not let it. South Africa Blocks Delta Air Lines From...
I Experience The “Coming Out” Scam In Cape Town
A man came up to me on the street. He asked for help. I attempted to help him. But I soon found that I fallen to victim to the Cape Town version of a “coming out” scam…or something like...
Great Coffee In Cape Town
During my time in Cape Town I enjoyed several nice cups of coffee, though perhaps none better than at my hotel. Great Coffee In Cape Town I stayed at the Westin Hotel, which featured a beautiful breakfast spread each...
My Thankful Uber Driver In Cape Town
Moments after stepping into Robert’s car at Cape Town International Airport, he started pouring out his heart to me. This was not going to be an ordinary Uber ride. A Memorable Uber Trip In Cape Town Robert, who said...
South Africa + Bali Prepare To Reopen To International Tourists
Despite surging cases of COVID-19 around the world, two popular tourist destinations are gearing up to welcome international visitors again. But are Bali and South Africa setting themselves up for failure through a premature tourism reopening? South Africa Will...
Emirates Suspends Service To South Africa; Lufthansa May Be Next
UPDATE: Emirates Resumes Flights After the writing of this article, Emirates announced service to South Africa will resume in full tomorrow, with flights to Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg operating. Crews will not be required to submit negative COVID-19...
Help Name South Africa’s Newest Airline (And Win Free Travel For One Year)
Although a pandemic marks a strange time to start a new airline, a new carrier plans domestic service later this year. But this new airline has no name yet and has turned to the South African public for help....
United Airlines Returns To Africa, Announces New Service To Cape Town
United Airlines will resume service to the African continent with new seasonal service to Cape Town, South Africa. Starting on December 15, 2019, United will operate three flights weekly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cape Town (CPT). The...
British Airways Adds New Destination in South Africa
British Airways will begin nonstop service to Durban, South Africa starting this autumn. The new 5,935-mile service begins on October 29, 2018 and will run three time per week and utilize a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. The flight will operate...
