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20 July 2026 - Port Health Portal
From 1 July 2026, all travellers entering or leaving South Africa from DRC or Uganda must complete the mandatory Port Health Traveller Declaration online within 24 hours of travel. Submit your declaration before departure via the Port Health portal to avoid delays at the port of entry.
Read More2 July 2026 - Mandatory Self-Screening for Travellers Entering Zambia
Effective July 2026, mandatory traveller self-screening will be required for all persons entering Zambia through designated Points of Entry to support early detection and response to potential public health threats.
Read More29 June 2026 - Travel Advisory Amid Disruptions
We'd like to advise passengers to plan for possible traffic and flight disruptions on Tuesday, 30 June 2026.
Read More5 June 2026 - Uganda and Congo Travel Advisory
In response to the recent Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreaks reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, the Ministry of Health wishes to inform the public, travelers, and all stakeholders, that Botswana has intensified screening protocols at all Points of Entry (PoEs), including airports and land borders.
Read More25 May 2026 – Zanzibar
Customers travelling to Zanzibar, Tanzania, are advised to take note of a Travel Advisory issued by the Zanzibar Ministry of Health, effective from 21 May 2026. This follows the recent Ebola virus outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda and applies at all ports of entry, including airports and seaports.
Read MoreZimbabwe Immigration Update
Passengers traveling to Zimbabwe are now required to complete arrival forms online before departure, as paper forms are no longer in use. While iPads are provided at immigration in Zimbabwe for this purpose, completing the form on arrival may result in delays. To ensure a smoother and quicker journey through immigration, we recommend completing your form in advance by going to https://evisa.gov.zw/app/index.html
Read MoreSpecial Assistance Requests
Passengers with special requests are required to confirm their requests for assistance 72 hours before the flight, subject to availability.
Read MoreBook a Single Through-Fare Ticket to Avoid Delays
All international customers are urged to book one (1) single ticket with through-fares, as opposed to booking separate tickets to avoid flight delays. Please note that it is essential to read the fare rules.
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LATEST UPDATE - More Details
LATEST UPDATE - More Details
LATEST TRAVEL NEWS AND UPDATES
20 July 2026 - Port Health Portal
From 1 July 2026, all travellers entering or leaving South Africa from DRC or Uganda must complete the mandatory Port Health Traveller Declaration online within 24 hours of travel. Submit your declaration before departure via the Port Health portal to avoid delays at the port of entry.
Read More2 July 2026 - Mandatory Self-Screening for Travellers Entering Zambia
Effective July 2026, mandatory traveller self-screening will be required for all persons entering Zambia through designated Points of Entry to support early detection and response to potential public health threats.
Read More29 June 2026 - Travel Advisory Amid Disruptions
We'd like to advise passengers to plan for possible traffic and flight disruptions on Tuesday, 30 June 2026.
Read More5 June 2026 - Uganda and Congo Travel Advisory
In response to the recent Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreaks reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, the Ministry of Health wishes to inform the public, travelers, and all stakeholders, that Botswana has intensified screening protocols at all Points of Entry (PoEs), including airports and land borders.
Read More25 May 2026 – Zanzibar
Customers travelling to Zanzibar, Tanzania, are advised to take note of a Travel Advisory issued by the Zanzibar Ministry of Health, effective from 21 May 2026. This follows the recent Ebola virus outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda and applies at all ports of entry, including airports and seaports.
Read MoreZimbabwe Immigration Update
Passengers traveling to Zimbabwe are now required to complete arrival forms online before departure, as paper forms are no longer in use. While iPads are provided at immigration in Zimbabwe for this purpose, completing the form on arrival may result in delays. To ensure a smoother and quicker journey through immigration, we recommend completing your form in advance by going to https://evisa.gov.zw/app/index.html
Read MoreSpecial Assistance Requests
Passengers with special requests are required to confirm their requests for assistance 72 hours before the flight, subject to availability.
Read MoreBook a Single Through-Fare Ticket to Avoid Delays
All international customers are urged to book one (1) single ticket with through-fares, as opposed to booking separate tickets to avoid flight delays. Please note that it is essential to read the fare rules.
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NDC Gateway Integrates Airlink's NDC Content to Expand Global Distribution for Travel Agencies
Friday, 21 August 2026 – Toronto, Canada & Johannesburg, South Africa – NDC Gateway, a global travel technology provider and content aggregator, today announced the successful integration of Airlink's NDC content into its global travel distribution platform. The partnership enables travel agencies connected to NDC Gateway to access Airlink's rich content, competitive fares, ancillary products, and real-time servicing capabilities through a modern NDC-enabled booking experience.
As part of the integration, IATA-accredited travel agencies using the NDC Gateway platform can search, book, ticket, and service Airlink flights through a single interface, streamlining agency workflows while taking advantage of the enhanced capabilities offered by NDC technology.
NDC Gateway is committed to helping airlines modernise their distribution strategy by providing scalable NDC connectivity to travel agencies, OTAs, TMCs, consolidators, and other travel sellers worldwide. The platform aggregates NDC content from multiple airlines, enabling agencies to access a growing portfolio of airline offers through a single connection while supporting the complete offer-to-order lifecycle, including shopping, booking, ticketing, ancillary sales, and post-booking servicing.
Jakita Shastri, COO of NDC Gateway, said:
"We are delighted to welcome Airlink to the NDC Gateway platform. Airlink is a leading regional airline in Southern and East Africa, and this integration allows our global network of travel partners to access its NDC content seamlessly through our platform. Our objective is to simplify NDC adoption by providing travel sellers with a single, reliable gateway to multiple airlines while helping airlines efficiently extend the reach of their NDC content."
Katherine Whelan, Chief Commercial Officer at Airlink, said:
"At Airlink, we are committed to making our content and services more easily accessible to travel trade partners through modern distribution channels. Our partnership with NDC Gateway extends the reach of our NDC content to a broader network of travel sellers, enabling them to access richer content, greater choice and more efficient servicing capabilities. This agreement represents another important milestone in our strategy to deliver a more seamless and customer-centric retailing experience."
About NDC Gateway
NDC Gateway is a global travel technology company specialising in NDC aggregation, airline connectivity, and modern distribution solutions for travel agencies, online travel agencies, travel management companies, metasearch engines, consolidators, and other travel sellers worldwide. The platform enables agencies to access NDC airline content through a single connection while offering comprehensive shopping, booking, ticketing, ancillary sales, and servicing capabilities.
Learn more: https://ndcgateway.com/en-US/home
For more information about accessing Airlink's NDC content through NDC Gateway, please contact the NDC Gateway team at support@ndcgateway.com
Travel agencies interested in accessing Airlink's NDC content through NDC Gateway can complete the Airlink NDC Onboarding Form here and select NDC Gateway as their preferred Airlink approved aggregator.