For a long time I've wanted to cruise from Venice or Genoa to Cape Town. With the discounted prices, I may just be able to afford it!

Venice - Cape Town cruise specials

This newsletter is now out of date and the specials are no longer valid. The newsletter is retained for historic reference purposes alone.

We have just received the exciting news that the popular North and Southbound cruises have been discounted. Navigate to MSC Opera or MSC Sinfonia to book now, whilst there's still availability for your favourite cabin.

Here are the price for 2 adults sharing one cabin:

These great deals are subject to availability of cabin category and change. Please note that specials can be retracted at any time without prior notice.  Prices are only guaranteed once a booking has been made and terms and conditions pertaining to the booking are met.

Spanning several countries and two continents, these cruises are value for money. By going on one of these fabulous cruises, you only need to pay for one leg of an overseas flight, a flight to or from Italy.

Included in the prices:

* Any specials available
* Accommodation in category booked
* 3 meals per day (vegetarian choices are served at each meal time and halaal meat is available on board) and some drinks
* Midnight snacks
* Morning and afternoon teas, coffees, and pastries
* Floorshows and cabaret every night
* Live bands in 3 venues plus Discotheque
* Singles party
* Dozens of daily activities
* Gymnasium and limited Aerobics classes (some you pay for)
* Port Charges
* Service Charges

Excluded:

* Travel insurance
* Excursions from the ship
* Any other drinks not included during meals
* Any further items of a personal nature (e.g. some aerobics classes, hairdresser, masseuse)
* Any other items not mentioned above.

SAA flight specials

Here's some SAA specials (note limited availability, prices may have changed). Book your flight online at SAA or through the SAA Call Centre on 0861 606 606 (for Call Centre bookings, quote booking code: MN29MAR12)

* SAA fares are on a return basis, inclusive of all taxes and are subject to change (perhaps even by the time you read this). Terms and conditions apply.

50% discount at the Polana Hotel in Maputo

The wheels of justice have turned full circle? Cathay Pacific flight CX748, on an Airbus A340-300, ingested a bird in its #1 engine shortly after takeoff from Johannesburg (to Hong Kong), dumped fuel & returned safely to O.R. Tambo International Airport.

This follows the hospital pass Cathay Pacific landed SAA & Singapore Airlines, who were both fined by South Africa's competition commission this week for price fixing, after Cathay Pacific spilled the beans on price fixing.

Some more 1time news:

1time is in talks with a large international investor, an aviation company, and an announcement in this regard is expected in April.

Michael Kaminski, who recently resigned from 1time airline, will be emigrating to Australia.

The Table Bay Hotel is running a couples special for flights from Joburg + 2 nights accommodation for approximately R7000 per person sharing (limited).

From 15 June 2012 Airlink is operating direct daily flights from Johannesburg to Maun (Botswana).