SAA has reduced its fuel surcharges on some routes from 7 June, details are as follows:

• Surcharges between will be US$145 for economy-class, US$185 for premium passengers fly between Washington/New York and Cape Town via JNB.
• Surcharges will be US$40 for economy class, US$80 for premium passengers between Johannesburg and Dubai.
• Surcharges will be US$26 from Cairo, and US$60 to Cairo in all classes.
• Codeshare flights between Hong Kong, Japan’s Narita Airport and Kansai International Airport will no longer have a surcharge.

Emirate Airlines is offering a special fares to Bombay from R4050 ec Jo’burg only, all taxes included. This special offer is valid only from 4 June to 25 June 2009.

MasterCard is offering a buy 1 get 1 free campaign for its Gold, Titanium and Platinum MasterCard holders, which includes air ticket, car rental and accommodations through out South Africa. The campaigns are valid until December. Most interesting campaigns on travel are such as:

Cardholders buy an British Airways return economy class air ticket from Jo’burg or Cape Town to London and get a companion ticket free (excluding taxes); buy an domestic or regional business-class ticket and get the second ticket free (excluding taxes)

Cardholders buy one day Budget Rent-A-Car and get second day free.

Cardholders buy one night’s accommodation at a City Lodge and get the second night free; also buy one night’s accommodation at a Legend Lodges and get the second night free.

Emirates Airlines mad sale to several Europe and India destinations will be end today. Fares included taxes, are available from R3 991 to Europe and from R3 925 to India, ex Johannesburg only. So, be quick!

Business and first-class passengers travelling with Emirates Airlines can have up to three free nights in a hotel in Dubai as part of a new offer.

The Middle Eastern carrier has struck a deal with luxury properties Jumeirah Emirates Tower, Park Hyatt Dubai and Atlantis, The Palm. The airline says the nights can be taken as a part of a holiday in Dubai or a stopover in the Middle East.

First-class passengers will be entitled to three complimentary nights, while business-class passengers can enjoy two free nights. The offer is valid on bookings until September 30.

Emirates Airlines announced that the new free luggage weight allowance will be affected for all passengers with ticket issue on and after 4 May. The new luggage allowances will be increase to 30kg for economy class, 40kg for business class and 50kg for first class.

Singapore Airlines has introduced immigration fares from South Africa to Australia and New Zealand: from Johannesburg to Perth will be R8010; to Sydney will be R10000; to Auckland will be R11020.

A R700 add up fares for ex-Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Durban, East London, George and Port Elizabeth. Passengers who proof of immigration will be received an excess baggage allowance of 20kg.

British Airways has launched its first ever buy-one-get-one-free offer on business class seats. The airline had suffered a sharp decrease of travellers in its premium cabin since the global economic downturn kicked in last year.

The campaign is seen as an attempt to boost volumes in the ailing Club World cabin. Bookings can be made until midnight on May 5 on www.ba.com/2for1 for travel between June 1 and October 31.

Emirates is offering a special fare from Cape Town and Johannesburg to selected routes. From Cape Town to London Gatwick return R4575 and Heathrow return R4716, New York return R10404, Hong Kong return R5901 and Perth return R9297. From Johannesburg to London Gatwick return R4575 and Heathrow R4716, New Yark return R9404, Hong Kong return R5007 and Perth return R8297. Booking and travel by 30 Jun.

This Qantas special deals are available for travel in Economy and Premium Economy on selected Qantas International airfares to Australia and New Zealand for travel 8 May to 31 August 2009. This is a 2-for-1 offer but a third person can purchase a ticket at the special 50% discount – all three passengers must travel together on all sectors. All prices quoted are return Economy fares exclusive of taxes, fees and airport related charges.

Hurry! Sale ends midnight Tuesday 21 April 2009.