Download Newsflash – JUNE
Namibia Revokes Business Visa Requirements
South African passport holders visiting Namibia for conference and meetings purposes no longer require a visa. The conference and meetings visa which was introduced in March is now considered a tourist visa and is therefore not a requirement for South African passport holders, who do not require a tourist visa to enter Namibia.
UK Visa Applications
The UK has launched a new online application service in South Africa. The online application form is shorter with questions ordered based on customer feedback. It is also dynamic and asks relevant questions based on a customer’s previous answers. Travelers applying for a standard visitor visa, a visitor – marriage and civil partnership visa, or a visitor -permitted paid engagement visa are able to make use of the service. It can be accessed at www.gov.uk/apply-uk-visa.
Yellow Fever Rears Its Head, Precautions Advised
People intending to travel to Angola are urged to seek advice from doctors as the country is experiencing a Yellow fever outbreak. It is standard protocol to have the compulsory Yellow fever vaccination at least 10 days prior to travelling to any area where the virus is endemic to ensure that it is effective. Angola has recently been categorised as a higher risk country for Yellow fever. The South African Society of Travel Medicine (SASTM) reported that the Ugandan Ministry for Health has now confirmed a Yellow fever outbreak in Masaka and Kebisoni in the Rukungiri district of Uganda. According to Netcare Travel Clinics the government of Uganda is reportedly in discussions with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to explore ways of rolling out a mass vaccination programme in areas where Yellow fever cases have been confirmed.
France – Civil Aviation Workers Strike
Members flying to and from France on the 3rd to the 5th of June should reconfirm their flights due to a planned strike by civil aviation workers affiliated to the USAC-CGT(Union syndicale de l’aviation civile) union. The union whose members include air traffic controllers has called for the action in response to an ongoing dispute with the government for over working conditions. Travel advice – 1. We do not hold information on specific flights. If planning to fly to or from or within the country, reconfirm flight schedules with the relevant carrier before setting out. Arrive at the airport early to prevent your seat from being allocated to standby passengers. 2. Residual disruption is likely even after the strike concludes, as airlines attempt to clear the backlog of passengers and reschedule cancelled flights. Anticipate delays and reconfirm bookings for flights scheduled after the walkout ends.
Air Mauritius and Emirates Sign Partnership
A partnership between Air Mauritius and Emirates Airline allows each airline’s loyalty programme members to earn and redeem miles on both carriers. Air Mauritius’s Kestrelflyer members can now earn miles when flying with Emirates and benefit from economy and business class award tickets on Emirates operated flights. Kestrel Gold members have access to the Emirates Business Class Lounge in Dubai when travelling with an Air Mauritius ticket number on Emirates operated flights with Air Mauritius flight numbers on the Mauritius-Dubai-Mauritius sectors, as well as Emirates operated flights beyond Dubai with either an Air Mauritius flight number or an Emirates flight number provided the travel is in conjunction with the Mauritius-Dubai-Mauritius sectors on Air Mauritius flights numbers. Kestrelflyer members are eligible to earn varying numbers of miles when travelling on Emirates flights in certain booking classes.
Emirates Opens a New Lounge in Cape Town
Emirates has opened a new premium lounge at the Cape Town International Airport open to all first class and business class customers. It represents R45,4 million investment by the airline. Skywards Platinum and Gold members will also receive complimentary access to the lounge. The lounge is located in the international departures corridor next to Emirates’ preferred boarding point at Gate A3. Customers will also have access to a fully-equipped business centre with touch screen workstations, complimentary Wi-Fi and a dedicated lift to access the upper level of the lounge, which offers a quiet seating area, main dining room, second TV area, main restroom with showers, and a prayer room.
4 VICTORIA FALLS SAFARI LODGE
Zimbabwe – 3 Nights
from only R11 175 (Per Person)
What’s Included
- Return flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls Airport
- Airline levy
- Return airport to hotel transfers
- 3 Nights accommodation at the 4 Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
- Breakfast daily
- 2 Dinners – One dinner at The Boma- Place of Eating and one dinner at MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant
- A complimentary shuttle the Victoria Falls rainforest and town centre (village market and Victoria Falls) on an hourly basis throughout the day.
- Complimentary evening shuttle to The Boma – Place of Eating for resort residents only.
- Activities available on the Resort:
- Complimentary activities on the resort are nature trails as well as the Vulture Culture Experience.
- Valid for SADC residents only
Duration: 3 Nights – Travel Dates: 6 Apr – 30 Jun 2016
Offer Ends: 20 Jun 2016 – Departs from: Johannesburg
PLEASE NOTE:
All prices quoted are subject to change without prior notice, due to airfare increases and / or currency fluctuations and subject to availability.
