South African Airways

South African Airways increases East London flights

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  With the current Johannesburg and East London routes standing at 24 per week, South African Airways is looking to increase their capacity to 30 per week. The move is made to help business travelers who require flexible arrangements, to make time for their meetings.   “Adding these early departures out of East London and late returns from Johannesburg is an ideal way for business travellers from the coastal city to be in Johannesburg early morning to conclude their business … [Read more...] about South African Airways increases East London flights

SAA announces key appointments

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South African Airways (SAA) has announced a number of key appointments to fill the critical skills gap at the airline as it forges ahead with implementing its turnaround.   The airline is aggressively implementing its turnaround plan aimed at returning the company to financial sustainability, with leadership driving the implementation of the strategy. SAA has since taken a number of key steps as part of the turnaround, with the latest development to strengthen further the skills set … [Read more...] about SAA announces key appointments

Five airlines join IEnvA programme

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that five airlines have completed stages of the IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) programme. IEnvA is a voluntary, two-stage evaluation process designed to drive airline environmental performance improvements through independent assessment. Finnair and South African Airways have completed the IEnvA Stage 2 assessment, the highest level of IEnvA achievement. This ensures that an airline has implemented all of the IEnvA Programme … [Read more...] about Five airlines join IEnvA programme

Swissport handling Qantas at Heathrow

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Swissport International has been appointed by Qantas Freight to provide cargo ground handling services at London Heathrow Airport. Operations started in mid-September. The new business is the third major win by Swissport Cargo Services UK within the last two months, following South African Airways and Finnair, the ground handler said. With the global airfreight business still far from fully recovered, new cargo handling agreements are more vital and valuable than ever and Swissport London … [Read more...] about Swissport handling Qantas at Heathrow

SA crew held after drugs found

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SA crew held after drugs found The 15 crew of a South African Airways flight have been released on unconditional bail with no charges laid after drugs with a street value of £310,000 were found in three suitcases at the flight crew checkpoint at London Heathrow. The ten women and five men including the captain, first officer and air stewards - were held when customs officers found about 4kgs of cocaine and 50lbs of cannabis in the suitcases. Customs officials said it was not clear who the … [Read more...] about SA crew held after drugs found