Lufthansa to offer Allegris cabins on routes to Bengaluru and Cape Town this winter – Business Traveller
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Lufthansa to offer Allegris cabins on routes to Bengaluru and Cape Town this winter – Business Traveller

Lufthansa has published an update on its intercontinental flights from Munich Airport this winter, with a return to Sao Paulo and changes in aircraft on existing routes. The carrier’s new Allegris cabins are set to feature on services to Bengaluru and Cape Town this winter, as well Shanghai and San Francisco this summer. Lufthansa took…

Luxury Cape Town hotel reopens under Fairmont management – Business Traveller
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Luxury Cape Town hotel reopens under Fairmont management – Business Traveller

New restaurant Heirloom serves South African-inspired cuisine under Cape Town chef Gregory Czarnecki, and other F&B options include the Pool Bar, Library Lounge and revamped Bascule Bar and Lounge (opening in June). The hotel also features an outdoor swimming pool and the new Fairmont Spa at Cape Grace. Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront is home to…

Delta outlines upgrades to African network – Business Traveller
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Delta outlines upgrades to African network – Business Traveller

Delta has announced a number of enhancements to its African network, including the return of flights between New York and Lagos. The carrier last served Nigeria’s largest city from JFK in 2022, but will resume flights on 1 December, initially offering a daily service before reducing frequencies to three flights per week during the winter…

Mama Shelter to debut in Cape Town – Business Traveller
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Mama Shelter to debut in Cape Town – Business Traveller

Ennismore has signed its first hotel in South Africa, bringing its Mama Shelter brand to Cape Town. Mama Shelter Cape Town will be located in the City Park building, which was once home to the Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital, though Ennismore has not yet provided an opening date. The Old Christian Barnard City Park site…

Norse Atlantic to launch Gatwick-Cape Town route – Business Traveller
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Norse Atlantic to launch Gatwick-Cape Town route – Business Traveller

Norse Atlantic Airways has announced its latest route launch, with flights between Gatwick and Cape Town set to commence later this year. The thrice-weekly service will operate from Gatwick on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 28 October, with return fares starting from £499 in economy and £1,199 in Premium. Flights will depart Gatwick at 2000,…