South Africa: Kulula Launches One-Stop Portal

LOW-cost airline kulula.com yesterday announced its new business venture - a first-of-its-kind online travel portal - and unveiled one of its 10 planned aircraft purchased to replace the old MD82 planes. The airline invested R4m and two years in development of the travel portal. It will offer flights, car rental, hotel accommodation and travel packages. Later there will be client reviews, travel tips, and community forums and travel blogs. "Few South Africans have had the opportunity to explore our country and this portal will bring this within reach," said Gidon Novick, the airline's joint CEO.