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A Word from Comair CEO, Wrenelle Stander
We are being confronted by one of the most devastating global pandemics in modern times, COVID-19. Globally as well as locally, our industry is severely affected by this disaster and it certainly has put a huge strain on our operations and how we serve our customers.
On Monday evening, our President announced a nation-wide lockdown for 21-… read more
South African Travel Agencies: A perfect payment storm
Agents are facing a perfect storm of payment problems, which could see as many as one-third of BSPZA-accredited agents giving up their Iata licences, says Asata.
Ceo of Asata, Otto de Vries, told Travel News that the withdrawal of DIP insurance from the market (DIP gave six mont… read more
Which Airlines are operating into the Seychelles?
With less than 200 cases of coronavirus and no reported deaths, Seychellesis proving a worthy holiday destination in 2020. However, the country’s 115 islands lie 1,500km (932 miles) off the eastern coast of Africa, meaning it isn’t the most accessible place to get to. So, how do you get there? We’ve broken down all your options.
Par… read more
South African Airways: Promising proposals
Following a series of turns, there is news this week that the government of South Africa has begun discussions with private groups that are looking to buy into South African Airways. The airline needs a minimum of 10 billion rand ($583 million) to resume operations. Therefore these talks are critical as there is a lot at sta… read more
Waiting on funds from governement to pay voluntary severence packages
Equatorial Guinea: an additional 1 billion FCFA for the new terminal of the Bata int'l airport
More than 3,000 employees accept severance package
South African Airways (SAA) has approved the voluntary severance packages of over 3,000 employees. This forms part of the company’s winding down of the state-owned entity following the approval of the business rescue process last month.
SAA is retrenching over 3,700 employees as part of its restructuring process. A t… read more
Entebbe Airport prepares for reopening
Going through Entebbe International Airporthas always been a rough experience for the average traveller but COVID-19 prevention protocols could make your check-in and check-out even more cumbersome. Before the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc around the world and grounded thousands of airlines, travellers going through Entebbe were ex… read more
Mango Airlines CEO moving to Europe
CEO of Mango AirlinesSOC Ltd, Nico Bezuidenhout, has resigned his appointment at the South African company to head up a European airline.
Following the departure of the CFO and director of flight operations who left earlier, Bezuidenhout becomes the third executive to depart from Mango, a low-cost airline, and subsi… read more
South African Airways’ last A350s returned to Air Mauritius
The last of South African Airways’ A350 has left Johannesburg. Following the departure of two A350s in July, today the final two have made the three and a half hour journey across the ocean to the island of Mauritius.They are being returned to Air Mauritius, but it is not known what will happen to them next.
South Afri… read more
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