The nation’s beleaguered airline has breathing room until October 31 — Halloween, after which its debt demons may return to haunt it with a vengeance. It is understood that most of SAA’s lenders have agreed to roll over the outstanding Read More …
SAA cash crunch deepens as suppliers have still not been paid
South African Airways (SAA) appears to have exhausted its available cash reserves following news that suppliers have still not been paid for work done in July. The airline has thirty-day terms with a number of suppliers that provide essential services Read More …
Gigaba lashes out against ‘hysteria’ over SAA bailout
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba has spoken out against what he termed hysteria that has been created around the options government is considering to recapitalise South African Airways (SAA). He was speaking at a briefing at Treasury following a meeting with Read More …
SAA to get R10bn bailout from sale of government stake in Telkom
Cash-strapped SA Airways is to get a R10-billion bailout through the sale of the government’s multibillion-rand stake in Telkom, parliament was told on Wednesday. DA MP Alf Lees dropped the bombshell in the National Assembly during question time with Deputy Read More …
FNB CEO says he will not fly with SAA and is now looking at honest alternatives
Chief Executive Officer of First National Bank, Jacques Celiers, indicated on social media that he would not make use of SAA’s services anymore. He is now looking at “honest alternatives.” FNB spokesperson Lwazi Stuurman told media that Celliers will not Read More …
ALERT: Passengers warned of SAA strike at OR Tambo International
Cape Town – Passengers are being advised to remain in contact with South African Airways, as a strike by its technical crew is set to get underway. Management of OR Tambo International Airport says they are aware of a strike Read More …
Port Elizabeth International: Luggage Guidelines
Luggage Guidelines of Port Elizabeth International General Keep your hand luggage with you at all times. Ensure that all zips and fasteners are in good working condition – baggage can move about in the overhead compartment and unsecured items may Read More …
Bram Fischer International: Luggage Guidelines
Luggage Guidelines of Bram Fischer International General Keep your hand luggage with you at all times. Ensure that all zips and fasteners are in good working condition – baggage can move about in the overhead compartment and unsecured items may Read More …
King Shaka International: Luggage Guidelines
Luggage Guidelines King Shaka International General Keep your hand luggage with you at all times. Ensure that all zips and fasteners are in good working condition – baggage can move about in the overhead compartment and unsecured items may fall Read More …
Cape Town International: Luggage Guidelines
Luggage Guidelines for Cape Town International Airport General Keep your hand luggage with you at all times. Ensure that all zips and fasteners are in good working condition – baggage can move about in the overhead compartment and unsecured items Read More …