NEWSFeb 25, 2024Lufthansa and South African Airways Planes Nearly Collide at Johannesburg AirportA Lufthansa Boeing 747 almost collided with a South African Airways (SAA) Airbus A320 at Johannesburg O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) on February 23. The Lufthansa plane, flying under flight number LH 573 to Frankfurt, was starting to take off from runway 03L when SAA flight SA 422 crossed the runway. An investigation is currently underway to pinpoint the incident's root cause. Read More →
INFORMATIONALFeb 02, 2024Why South Africa's Aviation Industry is Collapsing Amid Flag Carrier Bankruptcy and Economic IssuesSouth Africa's aviation industry, once a symbol of the country's economic prowess, currently navigates turbulent skies. The collapse of South African Airways (SAA), the national carrier, and broader economic strains have created a perfect storm, threatening the industry's survival.Read More →
NEWSJun 30, 2023South African Airways Resumes Direct Flights to São PauloSouth African Airways will resume direct flights to São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Cape Town International Airport (CPT). This is the first time that South African Airways has operated direct flights between Johannesburg and São Paulo since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, it will be the first time that a route to São Paulo has existed from Cape Town. Read More →
NEWSJun 06, 2022Comair Group Suspends All FlightsOne of South Africa's largest airline operators, Comair, has suspended all flights with immediate effect due to insufficient funds. Operating flights for British Airways and managing subsidiary Kulula, Comair is a critical asset of the South African aviation market, and its suspension poses a devastating blow to passengers. Read More →
NEWSSouth African Airways Close to Liquidation According to multiple sources, South African Airways is nearing collapse. The carrier is currently in the process of laying off all of its staff. The move comes days after the government of South Africa cut off aid to South African Airways.
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