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Airlines

Africa in brief: 25 September – 2 October
Africa
/ 5 October 2021

Africa in brief: 25 September – 2 October

In the round-up: The ‘architect’ of the Rwandan 1994 genocide dies; the Nigerian government kills its citizens and the Twitter ban is lifted

By The Continent
No more bailouts for SAA
Business
/ 6 May 2021

No more bailouts for SAA

After 18 months under administration, the loss-making airline has been cleared for takeoff

By Sarah Smit
Mango suspends new ticket sales ‘just to be safe’
Business
/ 29 April 2021

Mango suspends new ticket sales ‘just to be safe’

Mango’s spokesperson would not disclose the low-cost airline’s debt — which led to a brief suspension of flights — but described it as ‘huge’

By Sarah Smit
Boeing seals large 737 MAX order as airlines eye recovery
World
/ 30 March 2021

Boeing seals large 737 MAX order as airlines eye recovery

After being grounded for 20 months, the aircraft is on the road to recovery

By John Biers
SAA 2.0 hopes to start lean and grow from next year
Business
/ 16 June 2020

SAA 2.0 hopes to start lean and grow from next year

Draft agreement document spells out that R1.5-billion will be needed to fund severance packages for 2 400 of the airline’s employees

By Sabelo Skiti
The great untethering and the airlines’ flat spin
Coronavirus
/ 23 May 2020

The great untethering and the airlines’ flat spin

If record vinyls and iTunes can co-exist in the Technological Age, Wi-Fi will allow ocean liners a slice of the airlines’ global travel monopoly

By Guy Oliver
The coronavirus and the rise of the network society
Article
/ 2 May 2020

The coronavirus and the rise of the network society

Two kinds of virus, one biological and the other digital, have spread around the world, changing society and creating social elites

By Bert Olivier
AU gives continent-wide air travel a long-awaited boost
Africa
/ 2 February 2018

AU gives continent-wide air travel a long-awaited boost

Despite boasting 15% of the world’s population, Africa accounts for just 3% of global air traffic because flights are expensive and often inconvenient

By Simon Allison
Low-cost airline Fly Africa takes to the skies against Air Zimbabwe
Africa
/ 30 July 2014

Low-cost airline Fly Africa takes to the skies against Air Zimbabwe

Low-cost airline Fly Africa opens one route in September and looks into more, which may upset Air Zimbabwe’s popular Harare-Bulawayo route.

By Ray Ndlovu
Looking skyward for a price war
Article
/ 16 August 2013

Looking skyward for a price war

The carrier’s African plan is poised for take off, but industry experts are not on board.

By Staff Reporter
Corporate travellers fly solo
Article
/ 26 July 2013

Corporate travellers fly solo

Chartered flights are becoming more popular as companies save executives’ time.

By Sponsored Feature
Why budget flights aren’t for the faint of heart
Article
/ 30 May 2013

Why budget flights aren’t for the faint of heart

For just £370, a flight from London to Johannesburg with one short ­layover in exotic Addis Ababa seemed like a great idea.

By Eamon Allan
Samoa Air defends pay-as-you-weigh policy
Article
/ 3 April 2013

Samoa Air defends pay-as-you-weigh policy

The airline says its world-first plan to charge passengers by their weight rather than per seat is the fairest way to fly.

By Staff Reporter
Ten airlines spurn EU emissions scheme
Article
/ 17 May 2012

Ten airlines spurn EU emissions scheme

More than 99% of all major global airlines have complied with the first step of Europe’s scheme to charge them for their carbon emissions.

By Guardian Reporter
Velvet Sky’s pay now, fly later scheme
Article
/ 2 March 2012

Velvet Sky’s pay now, fly later scheme

Troubled low-cost airline Velvet Sky stands accused by petrol giant BP of resorting to "desperate cash-raising measures to stave off bankruptcy".

By Sally Evans
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Article
/ 18 November 2011

Budget airlines not so cheap after all

It costs £40 for a flight from London to Malaga. Add a £15 administration fee, £15 for luggage and £5 for paying by debit card.

By John Crace
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Article
/ 7 October 2011

EU firm on airline carbon tax

United States airlines are wrong to think that they can force the European Union to back down on plans to make carriers pay for emitting carbon.

By Suzanne Goldenberg
Turbulence over Africa
Article
/ 7 October 2011

Turbulence over Africa

Although open-skies policies on in Africa bode well for the airline industry, ageing fleets and tight margins are significant challenges.

By Greg Gordon
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Article
/ 7 June 2011

Airline security: ‘Looking for bad people, not bad objects’

Eye scanners may soon be coming to an airport near you as the airline industry seeks to sharply reduce security check-in time.

By Alex Kennedy
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Article
/ 11 March 2011

Fifty-six Indian airline pilots fail alcohol tests two years

Fifty-six pilots working for Indian airlines have failed alcohol tests in the last two years, according to a list issued by the civil aviation ministry.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 28 September 2010

Western, Mideast airlines step up interest in Africa

Western and Middle Eastern airlines are planning a pronounced push into Africa, adding routes and boosting passenger capacity.

By Delphine Touitou
Europe’s airways reopen for business
Article
/ 21 April 2010

Europe’s airways reopen for business

Swarms of stranded passengers scrambled on Wednesday to hitch a flight home after Europe’s air embargo ended.

By Katherine Haddon
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Article
/ 8 April 2010

BA, Iberia sign merger deal to create global giant

BA and Spanish flag carrier Iberia on Thursday announced a merger deal to create one of the world’s biggest airlines.

By Roland Jackson
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Article
/ 8 June 2009

Global airline losses to hit $9bn in 2009

Airlines are likely to lose -billion this year, the International Air Transport Association said on Monday, nearly double its estimate.

By Raju Gopalakrishnan
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Article
/ 28 April 2009

Airline companies to nosedive on swine flu news

Airlines suffered an 11,1% fall in passenger numbers in March, and swine flu stands to compound financial problems and suppress traffic even more.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 18 March 2009

Ministers seething over SAA chief’s payout

Cabinet ministers are seething about the payout reportedly given to Khaya Ngqula, the chief executive of South African Airways.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 February 2009

SAA to face Competition Tribunal again

SAA will have to face the Competition Tribunal again next week. The application by Comair against SAA will be heard from March 2 to 20.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 18 February 2009

Cabinet tackles SAA ‘drug-smuggling plague’

Cabinet has mandated Safety and Security Minister Nathi Mthethwa to ensure effective steps are taken to prevent SAA staff smuggling drugs.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 9 February 2009

Comair tells Acsa to tighten its belt

Comair on Monday challenged the Airports Company of South Africa’s recently announced tariff hikes of more than 18%.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 2 February 2009

DA calls for SAA chief’s immediate resignation

The DA is calling for the immediate resignation of Khaya Ngqula, the chief executive of South African Airways.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 31 January 2009

Birds cause aborted take-offs, emergency landings

Airline crews reported more than two dozen emergency landings, aborted take-offs or other hair-raising incidents due to collisions with birds.

By Joan Lowy
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Article
/ 28 January 2009

New airline told to clip its wings — for now

Airtime Airlines, reported to be planning a service between Durban and Johannesburg, has been warned not to start until it gets its permits in order.

By Staff Reporter
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