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/ 25 August 2023

FlySafair not threatened by SAA return, welcomes competition

The low-cost carrier has gained ground since taking to the skies in October 2014

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By Anathi Madubela

Business

/ 23 November 2022

Even with Lift, SAA won’t soar

The national carrier’s ability to monopolise the market has been seriously undermined by more threatening competitors, experts say

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By Sarah Smit

Business

/ 18 June 2022

After Comair, how will the South African aviation industry fare?

Local ticket prices have risen by at least 35% to 40% as a result of Comair’s collapse

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By Anathi Madubela

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/ 11 June 2022

Competition Commission: Zero tolerance for price gouging by airlines

After Comair suspended its flights, the Competition Commission has said it will look into any signs of price gouging

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By Anathi Madubela

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/ 9 June 2022

Airlines warned price gouging will not be tolerated

After Comair suspended its flights, the Competition Commission has said it will look into any signs of price gouging

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By Anathi Madubela

Business

/ 20 June 2021

SAA: PIC allegations are Harith’s albatross

Sipho Makhubela assures that the private equity firm has what it takes to raise the capital to get SAA flying again

By Sarah Smit

Business

/ 7 November 2020

Covid-19 causes Acsa to dust off its begging bowl

The SOE has asked the government for R3.5-billion in extra support over the next three years to offset losses incurred because of the pandemic

By Thando Maeko

Business

/ 14 May 2020

Uncertain future for domestic airlines

The uncertainty of a post-Covid-19 airspace makes it even more difficult for the airline industry to forecast its recovery

By Thando Maeko

Article

/ 21 December 2018

Comair strike by Numsa-affiliated ground staff averted, for now

Numsa, in a statement, said the two sides would continue talks in early January over wages and shift patterns

By Agency

Article

/ 14 September 2018

SAA flights’ failure to take off may down state airline

A related problem is that its maintenance and repair company could lose lucrative contracts

By Sabelo Skiti

Article

/ 15 February 2017

Court rules in favour of Comair in SAA anticompetition case

The airline says SAA was involved in a scheme designed to keep travel agents loyal to the national carrier, to the detriment of its competitors.

By Carin Smith

Article

/ 12 August 2016

Editorial: Public pays for state failure on constitutional values and good governance

SAA abusing its dominant market position and two ministers fighting over the same portfolio cost the public billions of public funds.

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Article

/ 17 September 2015

Headwinds slow Comair down

Competition and economic stagnation coupled with the new visa requirements have put profits on ice for the airline.

By Lynley Donnelly

Article

/ 8 October 2013

FlySafair grounded before first flight

A judge has granted an interim interdict to prevent a new, low-cost airline from operating, following an application by Comair and Skywise.

By Sapa

Article

/ 22 March 2013

Editorial: The tiller wobbles

When Malusi Gigaba became minister of public enterprises, he told anyone who would listen he intended to keep a firm shareholder hand on the tiller.

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Article

/ 26 February 2013

Comair wants input on SAA bailouts

Comair has launched a court application to compel government to consult with the aviation industry before awarding bailouts to SAA.

By Staff Reporter

Article

/ 9 November 2012

Fresh Air goes sour with 1time demise

The liquidation of 1time has come as a shock to the executives of Fresh Air, which has had to ground budget flights linking Joburg and the Vic Falls.

By Staff Reporter

Article

/ 9 November 2012

Comair sues SAA for unfair practice

Comair is going for the jugular of South African Airways in a court case seeking compensation of up to R124-million.

By Staff Reporter

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Article

/ 13 November 2009

Taxed to the sky

Durban’s La Mercy Airport is at the heart of a
disputed 133% increase in airport taxes, reports
Lloyd Gedye.

By Lloyd Gedye

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/ 14 October 2009

Govt decides against selling Durban airport to Comair

The government has decided against selling Durban International Airport to Comair, media reports said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 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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/ 17 September 2008

Comair earnings down

Regional and local airline Comair said on Wednesday that its earnings were 43% down on the previous year, at R62-million.

By Staff Reporter

Article

/ 13 August 2008

SAA stomps on taxpayer

The state-owned airline has received R20-billion in bail-outs in the past five years, reports Lynley Donnelly.

By Lynley Donnelly

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/ 30 April 2008

JSE weak in quiet trade, miners weigh

South African stocks were weaker at noon on Wednesday with miners under pressure on retreating metal prices, but the session was quiet as most traders are still away on a long weekend break. At noon, the JSE’s broader all-share index was down 0,46%, with the gold and platinum mining indices down 1,47% and 1,65% respectively.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 13 March 2008

Comair seeks tribunal order against SAA

In order to pursue a civil claim for damages in the high court, regional airline Comair is seeking an order from the Competition Tribunal declaring that an incentive scheme for travel agents that was run by South African Airways (SAA) was a prohibited practice in terms of the Competition Act.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 30 November 2007

Nationwide aircraft grounded indefinitely

Nationwide’s aircraft will remain grounded until the airline has fixed deficiencies in its maintenance section, the South African Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said on Friday. The CAA suspended approval for the airline’s aircraft maintenance organisation from midnight on Thursday, said CAA chief executive officer Zakes Myeza.

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/ 23 November 2007

More SA flights experience technical difficulties

A flight was cancelled and another turned back when planes experienced technical difficulties on Friday. A 7.30am kulula.com flight — heading from Johannesburg to George — was cancelled after a fault with the aircraft’s public-announcement system was found, said Comair spokesperson Glenda Zvenyika.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 21 November 2007

Airline crew members make a defiant splash

A number of kulula.com crew members went on a tongue-in-cheek swimming outing on Wednesday. The outing was an ”act of defiance against the bizarre claim by the Labour Department that kulula.com doesn’t hire crew who cannot swim”, said Comair spokesperson Glenda Zvenyika.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 20 November 2007

SAA Express plane repaired after experiencing difficulties

A South African Airways (SAA) Express flight travelling on Tuesday between Cape Town and Namibia, which had to turn around due to technical difficulties, departed at 1pm, the airline said. ”The aircraft was repaired,” said SAA Express spokesperson Dileseng Koetle.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 13 November 2007

Kulula says pilot handled oil alert ‘perfectly’

Low-cost airline kulula.com said on Tuesday it would know ”in time” what caused the oil-pressure warning which led to a flight to Cape Town turning back to Johannesburg. ”We are quite encouraged by the level of focus on safety issues in terms of domestic flights. It’s a good thing,” said Gidon Novick, joint CEO of Comair.

By Staff Reporter