Go 2 Travel by Sarah

29/05/2026

✈️ TRAVEL REMINDER: SARS ONLINE TRAVELLER DECLARATION

Travelling internationally soon? Please take note of the SARS Online Traveller Declaration System introduced by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to help make airport processing quicker and smoother.

👉 According to the SARS website, completing the online declaration is currently NOT mandatory.
👉 However, several airlines in the USA are advising passengers that it is mandatory, and many travellers are already completing it before departure.

To avoid possible delays at the airport, we recommend familiarising yourself with the system and completing the declaration in advance where possible.

🔗 Access the system here:
https://www.sars.gov.za/travellerdeclaration/

✈️ Plan ahead. Travel smoother.

The South African Customs online traveller declaration system has been successfully implemented at all South African air, land, and sea ports. It was

27/05/2026

⚠️ TRAVEL ADVISORY – DRC & UGANDA ⚠️

We are currently monitoring reports of Ebola outbreaks in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda.

As a precaution, we strongly advise avoiding non-essential travel to affected areas until further notice. Travel should only be undertaken where absolutely necessary, and with full adherence to official health and safety guidelines.

If you have existing travel plans, please stay updated via the WHO, local health authorities, and your airline for the latest developments.

Our team is here to assist with any changes, postponements, or alternative arrangements you may need.

Your health and safety remain our top priority

14/05/2026

🇬🇧 Important UK Travel Update for South African Travellers 🇿🇦

The UK is moving to a fully digital immigration system. Many visa holders, including South Africans, may now need to access and use a UK eVisa linked to a UKVI account instead of relying only on the visa sticker in their passport.

✈️ If you hold a UK visa, it is important to:
✔️ Create/access your UKVI account
✔️ Ensure your passport is linked correctly
✔️ Check your digital visa status before travelling

Don’t leave it until airport check-in! 😊

06/05/2026

𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 | 𝟬𝟲 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - The World Health Organisation and South African public health authorities are responding to a number of Hantavirus cases involving people on an Atlantic Ocean cruise ship. One of the ship’s passengers left the cruise at St Helena Island with the intention of returning to the Netherlands by air via Johannesburg onboard Airlink’s flight, 4Z 132, from the island on 25th April 2026.

In total, there were 82 passengers and 6 crew onboard the flight.

At the time Airlink was unaware that any of the passengers were unwell.

On Sunday, 03 May 2026, Airlink was notified by South Africa’s public health authorities that the passenger from the ship, who had been on the previous week’s flight, had passed away after she arrived in Johannesburg and that her death was thought to be attributable to the rare Hantavirus.

In accordance with health protocols, Airlink provided the Dept of Health with the names, contact details and seating allocation of the passengers and crew who had been on the flight. This was to enable the health authorities to commence contact tracing.

Airlink is also contacting passengers who were on that flight and advising them to contact South Africa’s Department of Health, either by phone on +27 (0) 76 273 41 55 or by email: [email protected]

The safety and well-being of our customers, personnel and equipment is Airlink’s priority. Airlink operates in strict accordance with all pertinent public health and aviation regulations and requirements and follows the guidance provided by the Department of Health and the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD).

In addition, Airlink’s fleet of Embraer aircraft are equipped with High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters. These continually “scrub” clean the cabin air which is constantly renewed throughout a flight.

28/04/2026

🏉 Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 – Travel Packages Available! 🇦🇺

The countdown has begun… and this is your chance to experience the action LIVE in Australia!

From thrilling pool matches to the electrifying finals in Sydney, official packages to suit every rugby fan 🇿🇦

✨ Packages from only R27 200 per person sharing

🔥 Choose your experience:
• Follow the Springboks across Australia
• Witness the Quarter Finals, Semi Finals & the GRAND FINAL
• Combine iconic matches with unforgettable city stays

💼 All packages include:
✔ 4*, 5* hotel accommodation with breakfast
✔ Official match tickets (Category 2 or 3)
✔ Tour liaison
✔ RWC 2027 merchandise
✔ eSIM
✔ Travel insurance

🌍 Adelaide | Brisbane | Perth | Sydney

🎟️ Limited availability – these WILL sell out!

📩 Let us secure your spot at rugby’s biggest event

05/03/2026

🚴‍♂️ Cape Town Travel Heads-Up – Sunday, 8 March

The Cape Town Cycle Tour takes place on Sunday.

Most roads in the City Bowl and Southern Suburbs will be closed from 05:00 to around 14:00, and traffic is expected to be very busy.

If you are travelling to/from the airport or the City Bowl, please allow extra travel time.

10/02/2026

🇮🇹 Important Notice: Italy Visa Applications – Temporary Pause

Please note that Italy visa applications will be temporarily suspended this month due to system maintenance and upgrades at the Consulate and VFS. During this period, no visa processing will take place.

📍 VFS Centres closed (applications):
Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Gaborone, Nelspruit, Polokwane & Bloemfontein
🗓 11–18 February
➡️ Reopening: 19 February

📍 Application Centres not accepting applications:
Cape Town, Gqeberha & George
🗓 13–17 February
➡️ Reopening: 18 February

📌 Notes:
• Affected appointments will be rescheduled
• Centres will remain open for visa collections only

10/02/2026

✈️🇹🇷 Travel heads-up!
South Africans applying for a Turkish e-Visa must now pay a mandatory $12 travel insurance fee online.
No insurance = no e-Visa.
Plan ahead ✔️

09/02/2026

How could I not 😜😉

25/01/2026

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/airlines-reroute-cancel-flights-tensions-ramp-up-over-iran-2026-01-24/

Airlines have been rerouting and cancelling some flights across the Middle East as tensions ramp up between Iran and the United States, with President Donald Trump saying on Thursday the U.S. had an armada heading towards Iran.