Air passengers want
tech convenience

An IATA global survey showed passengers are embracing digital wallets and biometrics and priorities convenience.

Street art meets
hospitality innovation

'We’re bringing back the funk,' Protea Hotel Fire & Ice GM David Campbell tells ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK.

Flyers flock to United digital wheelchair sizing

A feature that matches aircraft size with wheelchair dimensions has been used by 20,000 travellers for...

Looking forward to your break? So are hackers

Cybercriminals often take advantage of reduced oversight during holidays to sneak into corporate systems, writes ZAHEER...

Qatar Airways takes Starlink on board Boeing

The satellite connectivity service will be made available free to all passengers on Starlink-equipped aircraft.

Airbnb debuts
Co-Host Network

A new service, offered through the app, allows hosts to find and hire the best local...

Spot dodgy VPNs
when travelling

Some free VPNs may generate revenue by logging users unencrypted online activities and selling that data.

Unlock full power of eSIM when travelling

KnowRoaming director MARK COLLIE offers insider tips on how to maximise using an eSIM to save...

Pet Lounge opens at Joburg airport

Swissport International has unveiled a dedicated area for unaccompanied pets at OR Tambo International Airport.

Innovators bid to cut emissions at African airports

Solutions must curb carbon emissions by 20% at regional airports by optimising aircraft turnaround times.

Spring time is boat
time in tech

The Boatica Cape Town 2024 exhibition underscores South Africa's flourishing blue economy.

Airbnb chases Govt plan to register hosts

New research shows little correlation between tourist use of Airbnb's and rising rents in Cape Town.

New tailwinds for SA
air routes

A string of announcements of new flights to and from South Africa will boost travel and...

Wings Review: Singapore economy excels

It's always a delight when the cheapest cabin doesn't feel cheap, writes ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK.

The eSIM that goes everywhere

An opportunity to use eSIM services on three continents was the perfect test for eTravelSIM, writes...

Planning travel? First,
be cybersafe

There are numerous parties involved in online travel arrangements, requiring us to be our own multi-factor...

Now for ‘novel travels’

A new concept in travel combines love of literature with real-world destinations featured in works of...

Wings Tips: How to avoid airport pain

Don’t be that guy at the airport or on the plane, writes ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK, with a...

eSIMs ease travel connectivity

The electronic version of SIM cards opens opportunities ranging from worldwide connectivity at flat, affordable rates,...

Wings review: Lufthansa
not quite the Business

An unexpected upgrade to business class revealed unexpectedly poor tech, writes ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK.