South African Airways News
South African Airways celebrates Women’s Month with all female crew
In continuation of its celebration of Women’s month South African Airways (SAA) passengers are in for a treat on Tuesday the 30th of August as the carrier’s early morning flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town (SA 317), and the departure out Cape Town (SA332) will have an all-female crew.
South African Airways denies Kenya Airways merger
In an address celebrating the new year, Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta had suggested the two airlines were poised to join forces in order to overcome the economic difficulties both face.
Collapse of South African Airways appears imminent
The carrier has been on life support for nearly a decade, losing money each year and only sustained by funds from the South African government.
South African Airways grounds domestic flights for three weeks
The decision came after the South African government announced a nation-wide lockdown for 21 days aimed at combatting the spread of Covid-19.
South African Airways halts international flights until end of May
South African Airways has confirmed it will immediately suspend all international operations until May 31st, casting fresh doubt over the future of the carrier.
South African Airways to cut international routes
South African Airways will cut eight routes from its international schedule as it restructures in an attempt to fend off bankruptcy. Domestic routes operated by its low-cost subsidiary Mango will not be affected.
South African Airways receives new funding to fend off bankruptcy
South African Airways has been offered US$239 million from the state-owned Development Bank of Southern Africa in order to avoid financial collapse.
South African Airways battles for financial survival
South African Airways is to be placed into a “business recuse” following a sharp deterioration in its financial position. The flag-carrier has battled mounting losses for a number of years, and will now seek an equity partner as the South African government looks to limit its liability.
South African Airways union deal ends strike action
The news comes after labour groups staged days of strikes in response to a decision from the carrier to cut almost 1,000 jobs and rejected union demands for an eight per cent wage increase.
South African Airways boosts United States-Ghana connection
South African Airways will increase its frequency on non-stop flights between Washington, DC-Dulles International Airport and Accra’s Kotoka International Airport to five days weekly starting April 2nd.
South African Airways brings A330-300 to Johannesburg-London route, cuts flight to single daily
South African Airways has announced plans to introduce the new A330-300 on the London route from March. The airline has also decided to adjust frequencies on the route to a single daily service.
South Africa Airlink to finally establish flights to St Helena
South Africa Airlink will offer scheduled commercial air services to St Helena when it starts flights between South Africa and the island later this year. This follows a period of contractual negotiations between St Helena government and the airline.