South African Airways resumes flights September 23
The South African Airways will resume operations on September 23, more than 15 months after it was grounded.
“After months of diligent work, we are delighted that SAA is resuming service, and we look forward to welcoming onboard our loyal passengers and flying the South African flag,” said SAA interim CEO Thomas Kgokolo. “We continue to be a safe carrier and adhering to COVID-19 protocols.”
He added that the SAA would start by flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town, Accra (Ghana), Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo), Harare (Zimbabwe), Lusaka (Zambia), and Maputo (Mozambique).
The company explained that it would add destinations in response to market conditions.
“There is a profound feeling of enthusiasm within Team SAA as we prepare for takeoff, with one common purpose — to rebuild and sustain a profitable airline that once again takes a leadership role among local, continental, and international airlines,” Mr Kgokolo further stated. “As we are now poised for takeoff, we see this as a major milestone for SAA and the country.”
The SAA faced financial problems despite the numerous government bailouts and resorted to a business rescue last year.
In June 2021, the government agreed to sell a majority stake in the carrier to a local jet-leasing company and private equity firm.
A consortium comprised of Johannesburg-based Global Airways, which owns recently launched domestic airline Lift, and private-equity firm Harith General Partners will take a 51 per cent shareholding in South African Airways.
The SAA’s board chairperson John Lamola said the rebranded SAA was taking to the skies after restructuring and planning and ready for the relaunch.
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