NEWSJan 18, 2025SpaceX Rocket Debris Forces Flight Delays for Qantas and SAA on Australia-South Africa RoutesQantas and South African Airways (SAA) have faced flight delays and cancellations on their routes between Australia and South Africa due to falling debris from SpaceX rockets, Elon Musk's aerospace company.Read More →
ROUTESDec 24, 2024South African Airways Eyes India–South Africa RouteAs part of its recovery strategy, South African Airways (SAA) is exploring the reinstatement of direct flights between India and South Africa. SAA, along with Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille, on December 3, 2024, participated in a high-level delegation to India to strengthen aviation and tourism ties between the two nations. Read More →
NEWSOct 29, 2024Debt-Free South African Airways Seeks Capital to Fuel Post-COVID Recovery and ExpansionThe South African Parliament convened with Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, where the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) pressed the government to address South African Airways (SAA) urgent need for capital funding.Read More →
STORIESApr 06, 2024The Aircraft That Mysteriously Caught Fire: South African Airways Flight 295Whenever a major air incident occurs, authorities can determine the cause of the crash following a comprehensive investigation. However, the case of South African Airways Flight 295 is unique. Unfortunately, the exact cause of this tragedy continues to remain unknown. This is the mystery of the Helderberg, a Boeing 747-200 from South African Airways.Read More →
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 →
NEWSDec 31, 1969South 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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