On this day: The crash of South African Airlines flight 295
During the early hours of November 28, 1987, communication with South African Airlines (SAA) flight SA295, registration ZS-SAS,…
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SAA expands regional operations, aims to return long-haul flights in Q1 2023
South African Airways (SAA) has announced plans to expand its regional network across Southern Africa, with additional routes…
South African flag carrier SAA adds three A320s to meet holiday demand
South Africa’s national carrier SAA plans to increase its fleet capacity to meet demand for the peak holiday…
United Airlines halts flights to SA due to jet fuel shortage in Cape Town
A fuel shortage issue at South Africa’s Cape Town International Airport has prompted United Airlines to temporarily halt…
Emirates expands flight schedules across three cities in South Africa
Emirates announced that it will expand its connection to South Africa by offering additional services to Johannesburg, Cape…
Passenger dies while boarding Kenya Airways flight to Mombasa
A passenger died while boarding Kenya Airways (KQ) flight KQ612 from Nairobi to Mombasa after developing “breathing issues”…
South Africa’s Gripen flies again after year-long grounding
The South African Air Force (SAAF) has flown one of its JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets for the…
South African Airways races to rectify administrative breaches or lose license
South African Airways (SAA) is racing to respond to charges of administrative breaches or face losing its licenses,…
Airlines grounded in 2022: Is African aviation experiencing a new crisis?
Global travel recovery is well underway and continues to gain momentum, with air travel demand increasing on a…
Air Peace suspends Johannesburg service over visa issuance difficulties
Air Peace announced that it will be suspending its services between Nigerian and Johannesburg from August 22 until…
Licenses of South African carrier Mango Airlines revoked for two years
It’s not looking good for any revival of South African low-cost carrier Mango Airlines. The company’s licenses have…
British Airways cancels deal with Comair, seeks new South African partner: Fin24
British Airways (BA) has cancelled its franchise agreement with Comair after the South African airline operator halted its…
United to launch first non-stop service between Washington D.C. and Cape Town
United Airlines is preparing to launch a new direct non-stop service between Washington Dulles Airport and Cape Town,…
Qatar Airways, Airlink sign codeshare to boost connectivity in Southern Africa
Doha’s Qatar Airways and Johannesburg-based Airlink have signed a codeshare agreement to boost services across Southern Africa. The agreement…
SAA CEO says things are “totally different” and promises future profitability
As South Africa’s aviation market faces losses in domestic capacity following the collapse of Comair, South African Airways…
Ryanair drops Afrikaans test after backlash from South African passengers
Low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair has removed its requirement for South African passengers to conduct a test in the…
South Africa’s Comair files for liquidation after failing to get funds
South African airline Comair has been unable to secure the financing needed to resume operations and is filing…
Ryanair faces backlash after giving South African passengers Afrikaans test
Low-cost airline Ryanair has announced that it will require South African travelers aiming to enter the United Kingdom…