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South African Airways

  • Country/Region: Flag of South Africa South Africa
  • Telephone: +27 11 978 1903
  • Website: www.flysaa.com
  • Type: Full Service / Network
  • IATA: SA
  • ICAO: SAA

News

Bulletin board: aviation industry news round-up

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This week: THAI Smile to become Star Alliance connecting partner; Wizz to base sixth aircraft in Vienna; IATA downgrades airline profit forecast...

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South African Airways to return to mainland China

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Four years after operating its last service to mainland China, South African Airways is set to return to the market later this year. It is also...

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Bulletin board: Tributes paid to Southwest Airlines founder

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This week: Tributes paid to Southwest Airlines founder; Qatar Airways takes stake in China Southern; Neeleman’s latest venture firms up A220 order;...

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2018 in review - part two: World Routes in China, Primera Air’s demise, SIA launches furthest flight, and the busiest air routes in the world

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The second part of our review of 2018 features World Routes taking place in Guangzhou; the failure of European leisure operator Primera Air;...

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Bulletin board: aviation industry news round-up

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This week: Spirit prepares for Orlando expansion; new Aer Lingus CEO; $13bn plan unveiled for New York JFK; Corendon to open second Turkish base...

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Video: key quotes from Routes Africa

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South African Airways chief executive Vuyani Jarana and Ethiopian Airlines chief executive Tewolde GebreMariam were among the speakers at Routes...

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Routes Weekly top five: Qatar Airways, World Routes Marketing Awards, Ryanair, Italy, South African Airways and more

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Our top five stories this week: Diplomatic crisis 'will not block Qatar Airways' growth'; World Routes 2018 Marketing Awards; Ryanair's Dublin...

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SAA targets South America partnerships

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Pumla Luhabe tells Routes Africa conference that the carrier is looking west to re-balance its network.

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SAA CEO pledges to bring ‘a culture of winning’

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After less than a year in the role Vuyani Jarana outlined his turnaround plans for South African Airways, including bringing a "culture of winning"...

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Ghana hosts the return of Routes Africa

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Key figures from the international aviation industry are gathering in Accra, Ghana for the 11th Routes Africa. The event, which is the continent’s...

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