United Airlines (UAL) to Expand Cape Town Service to Year Round

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Fri, February 11, 2022, 10:12 AM
United Airlines UAL plans to expand its Cape Town service from seasonal to year round in June. As per reports, there is strong demand for international travel this year. Subject to government approval, the carrier plans a year-round operation of three nonstop flights per week between New York/Newark and Cape Town International Airport. The service is expected to begin Jun 5 onward.

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/...-cape-181206977.html

now we hope to see So Africa drop the Covid testing requirement to enter the country

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Originally posted by hydehunter:
now we hope to see So Africa drop the Covid testing requirement to enter the country

The current news is that we will be dropping our "State of Disaster" on the 15th of March. Hoping that they will be either dropping the testing requirements completely like many other countries are doing now or only require a rapid test, as well as getting rid of the masks.

We are flying United to Joberg in April. Paid $4500 for biz class RT back in July 2021, just checked and the new rate is over $11K. Seems to be becoming a popular way to SA..... quick trip at a little over 15 hours.

Marius, I hope they drop the silly testing requirements!!

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Originally posted by KMG Hunting Safaris:

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Originally posted by hydehunter:
now we hope to see So Africa drop the Covid testing requirement to enter the country

The current news is that we will be dropping our "State of Disaster" on the 15th of March. Hoping that they will be either dropping the testing requirements completely like many other countries are doing now or only require a rapid test, as well as getting rid of the masks.

Let's hope that the U.S. drops their requirement for the 24 hour PCR test to return home. Hopefully the mask mandate in airports and while on the plane also get's dropped.

been hearing rumors that TSA will be dropping the masks on March 15, all we can do is hope and pray

We're off to Ireland and Portugal in May so I am cautiously optimistic.

Great news, one of my biggest problems with the thought of going back is the flights.

Flying sucks!

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Originally posted by Nevada Wapati:

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Originally posted by KMG Hunting Safaris:

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Originally posted by hydehunter:
now we hope to see So Africa drop the Covid testing requirement to enter the country

The current news is that we will be dropping our "State of Disaster" on the 15th of March. Hoping that they will be either dropping the testing requirements completely like many other countries are doing now or only require a rapid test, as well as getting rid of the masks.

Let's hope that the U.S. drops their requirement for the 24 hour PCR test to return home. Hopefully the mask mandate in airports and while on the plane also get's dropped.

Returning to the USA only requires an Antigen/Rapid Test. Results are back in around 10 minutes. We are doing them on the same day, on the way to the airport for our guests.