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SAA flight specials round-up

2013-05-14 15:36

Take a look at the latest specials brought to you by South African Airways

Etihad, SAA ink codesharing deal

2013-05-07 07:51

Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways and South African Airways have agreed on a codesharing agreement that foresees even greater cooperation.

SAA borrows R1.5bn to stay afloat

2013-05-06 07:48
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South African Airways has postponed its bond issue in favour of borrowing R1.5bn from two banks, until cabinet adopts the airline's turnaround plans, a report says.

SAA cancels East London flights

2013-04-21 20:32

The SAA has cancelled flights to East London due to bad weather, the airline says.

SAA appoints new CEO

2013-04-19 11:35

Journalists tweeting from a press conference hosted by South African Airways on Friday revealed that Monwabisi Kalawe has been appointed as the national carrier's new Chief Executive.

SAA the most prompt airline in the world

2013-04-17 18:45

South African Airways has scooped two top awards for being the most on-time flight globally and the best business class product, the state company says.

SAA meets deadline for turnaround plan

2013-04-03 07:59

The office of Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba says he has received South African Airways' turnaround strategy to revive the troubled parastatal.

SAA takeover reports 'just gossip'

2013-03-27 10:07

One of the world's leading airlines has denied an interest in taking over an equity stake in South African Airways.

Former SAA CEO removed from board

2013-03-11 13:36

Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba has removed suspended SAA CEO Vuyisile Kona from the airline's board, the department says.

SAA acting CEO’s skills questioned

2013-03-08 08:50

South African Airways has slammed what it calls a "malicious attack" on its acting CEO, Nico Bezuidenhout.

kulula launches controversial rebranding

2013-03-06 16:02

In what can be described as a bold move, kulula has all but hijacked SAA's recognisable branding for the proposed livery of their new fleet.

Gordhan warns unprofitable parastatals

2013-02-27 18:05

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan raised the spectre of restructuring loss-making parastatals in his budget review, but ruled out privatisation.

SAA ranked most on-time in Africa and Middle East

2013-02-27 13:50

Time is a crucial factor when it comes to air travel. Take a look at the world's most on-time airlines as ranked by FlightStats.com.

Comair launches High Court SAA battle

2013-02-26 13:15

Comair Limited, operator of kulula and British Airways domestic services, is challenging national carrier SAA's R5bn government guarantee, stating its 20-year strategy plan defies the country's deregulation laws.

Privatise SAA if turnaround fails: DA

2013-02-20 16:09

If the SA Airways can’t be turned around in five years, it should be privatised, says the Democratic Alliance.

SAA to cut flight routes

2013-02-20 08:45

National carrier South African Airways is looking at all measures to ease its financial woes.

Parliament uneasy about SAA

2013-02-13 14:44

The Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises has expressed concern about the latest developments at South African Airways.

Union urges SAA to appoint new CEO

2013-02-12 17:39

The SA Transport and Allied Workers' Union is calling for the appointment of a new SAA boss with sound skills to lead a turn-around strategy at the airline.

SAA acting CEO suspended

2013-02-11 21:32

Mango CEO Nico Bezuidenhout is to oversee SAA's operations, following the precautionary suspension of acting SAA CEO Vuyisile Kona.

SAA flights ready to leave for US

2013-02-09 15:39

SAA flights to and from New York and Washington were scheduled to operate amid the snow storm in the United States, the airline has said.

700kg of food dumped

2013-01-27 14:31
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Employees of Air Chefs, a division of SA Airways, are facing disciplinary action following the dumping of mounds of food, it has been reported.

No disruptions following SAA strike

2013-01-22 19:30

South African Airways flights have not been affected because it set contingency plans in place after 1 300 staff belonging to a new union embarked on a strike.

Get CCMA to intervene at SAA, says DA

2013-01-20 12:55

Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba must get the CCMA to determine whether a striking union has recognition at SA Airways, the DA says.

Strike to hit OR Tambo

2013-01-18 08:45

South African Airways employees who belong to a new union will strike at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, a report says.

 

SAA to get new Airbus fleet soon

2013-05-14 11:02

South African Airways will start taking delivery of 20 Airbus A320 aircraft, considered key to turning the struggling carrier around, over the next few months.

SAA announces codeshare partnership

2013-05-06 14:51

South African Airways and Etihad Airways have agreed to enter into a partnership, adding 12 additional destinations to the embattled national carrier's flight route.

SAA and Air Seychelles sign codeshare

2013-04-25 13:39

South African Airways has entered into a codeshare agreement with Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles.

SAA's new CEO appointed

2013-04-19 13:17

South African Airways has a new chief executive, and it is not acting CEO Nico Bezuidenhout.

Airline industry grows SA's GDP by R74bn

2013-04-18 16:12

Aviation contributes R74bn to the country's annual gross domestic product and sustains 230 000 jobs across the entire value chain, says Iata CEO Tony Tyler.

Open letter to SAA’s new CEO

2013-04-11 09:45

As just another taxpayer James-Brent Styan gives invaluable advice to the new acting CEO at SAA.

SAA passengers fuming after PE delays

2013-04-02 09:25

Passengers who were stranded at Port Elizabeth Inernational Airport this weekend are furious at the national carrier for their lack of proper communication regarding the delays.

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SAA files complaint over Kulula ad

2013-03-13 09:29

South African Airways has filed an urgent complaint with the Advertising Standards Authority in response to Kulula's latest ad campaign. Watch.

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SAA: Teen's pregnancy not disclosed

2013-03-12 08:08

SAA spokesperson Tlali Tlali says the teenager who gave birth on board one of its flights to New York over the weekend did not inform staff of her condition.

SAA crew member caught smuggling drugs

2013-03-08 22:14
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A South African Airways crew member has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for allegedly trafficking drugs from Sao Paulo, Brazil into the country, the Hawks say.

SAA slams attack on Nico Bezuidenhout

2013-03-07 18:55

South African Airways acting boss Nico Bezuidenhout is being accused of lying on his CV by “faceless individuals”, says the national carrier.

SAA Airline info

2013-03-01 08:25

As the national carrier, South African Airways offers extensive global reach when it comes to flight routes across South Africa and the rest of the world.

SAA, SABC could see restructuring

2013-02-27 14:28

State-owned enterprises that are bleeding money could see some restructuring ahead, according to the 2013 Budget.

Comair court challenge over SAA bailout

2013-02-27 09:24

Comair, a franchise partner for British Airways, plans to take the government to court over its R5bn loan guarantee for South African Airways, a report says.

Gigaba must investigate SAA, says DA

2013-02-24 14:00

Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba should appoint a task team to investigate the numerous allegations of irregularities at South African Airways, the DA says.

Should SAA be privatised?

2013-02-20 15:26

SAA has proposed a 20-year turnaround plan, which the DA says is too long considering the national carrier recorded losses of R14.7 billion in the past decade.

Troubled SAA may cut flight routes

2013-02-19 15:29

SAA's "cutting-edge" turnaround plan to be presented to the government at the end of next month might involve cutting some flight routes, MPs have heard.

SAA board confident in new CEO

2013-02-13 08:03

The SAA board has expressed confidence in its new acting CEO Nico Bezuidenhout, following the precautionary suspension of former chief Vuyisile Kona.

Speculation behind SAA suspension grows

2013-02-12 13:35

SAA was forced to place acting CEO Vuyisile Kona on precautionary suspension after he allegedly refused to step down, after reports of overstepping his mandate.

SAA suspends acting CEO

2013-02-11 21:06
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SA Airways says it has placed its acting CEO Vuyisile Kona on precautionary suspension.

SAA looking for more cash

2013-02-08 13:13

State-owned airline South African Airways received a R400m loan in January but now needs a further R535m to cover operating costs, according to a source.

SAA set to oppose 1time takeover

2013-01-24 12:47

South African Airways is to object to Fastjet Airlines' planned takeover of liquidated airline 1time, due to laws that ban majority ownership of local carriers.

Search for new SAA boss under way

2013-01-20 16:25

The hunt for a new South African Airways CEO has started, according to a report.

No disruptions amid OR Tambo strike

2013-01-18 12:15

South African Airways says no flights have been cancelled or delayed as workers belonging to a new union protested at OR Tambo International Airport.

SAA: strike will not affect flights

2013-01-18 08:26

The national carrier announced that the National Transport Movement strike would not affect flights and not all the union's members would participate.

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