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South African Airways (SAA), relaunches its route to Namibia
South African Airways (SAA), relaunched its route to Namibia last week with fanfare at Hosea Kutako International Airport, Windhoek in Namibia.
South African Airways (SAA) introduces new routes just in time for the festive season.
South African Airways (SAA) introduces new routes just in time for the festive season. The airline commences services to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, Windhoek in Namibia, and a special schedule for Ggeberha from Johannesburg, OR Tambo International Airport.
SAA adding more capacity
As the peak holiday season approaches, SAA is bringing into service an additional three (3) A320 aircraft, bringing the total number of A320s to 5 aircraft to support the high-capacity demand. The first of these was delivered on 25th September 2022 and the rest will be delivered every month from thence.
South African Airways is not losing its route rights
South African Airways (SAA) assures its customers that the airline is not losing its route rights. SAA continues to operate its current network and schedule with 6 regional and 3 domestic destinations. Currently, the airline has deployed additional capacity on the Cape Town route to meet demand and we have increased the aircraft size on the Harare route.
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.