Local Flights SA

September 1, 2008
On Tuesday 2 September 2008, Kulula will relaunch itself as part of a strategy to expand the company’s brand appeal, online presence, and product portfolio. Their new look will be unveiled in conjunction with the company’s revenue diversification strategy, including three distinct sub-brands to support the company’s growth within the country’s travel sector.

August 29, 2008
The Academy is run by an ex SAFAir Captain and most of the staff are ex SAA pilots. The Academy is very popular with learners coming from all over South Africa and from overseas as well. The Academy is based in the town of George, which is a beautiful area on the renowned [...]

September 2, 2008
South African Airways has been awarded with the “Best Airline in Africa” and “Best Cabin Crew in Africa” prizes at the World Airline Awards.
The awards based on the yearly World Airline Survey conducted by Skytrax measures over 35 different aspects of passenger satisfaction for an airline’s product and service standards, and is recognized [...]

September 2, 2008
South African Airways fired a woman who passed all the tests to be an air hostess and even learned to swim after she was diagnosed HIV-positive.
The 30-year-old has taken the airline to court, three years after being fired, in an attempt to get back the job she trained for as well as for [...]

September 4, 2008
The South African Consulate General in Dubai stated that there has been a 123percent increase in UAE nationals visiting South Africa in June and July 2008 compared to last year’s figures.
According to Rajendran Vellapalath, South African Airways Middle East Manager, “There has been a considerable increase in the movement of passengers traveling to [...]