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Articles tagged “south african airways”

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Why Do National Airlines Still Exist?

Many politicians fear their nations will be irrelevant if they abandon their money-losing flag airlines. That's probably a stretch. In most places, the market likely would fill the gap — provided the government got out of the way. But national pride is powerful, and few people want to see storied brands disappear.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

Why Do National Airlines Still Exist?

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The Folly of the State-Owned Airline

The government of South Africa is adamant the country needs a global airline as a matter of national sovereignty. That has been a costly decision. Is it necessary?

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

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Letting Troubled South African Airways Go Bust Isn’t So Simple: Here’s Why

One expert called South African Airways a "vanity project." That's probably accurate, because the carrier has lost money for six consecutive years. But the airline will survive, because the government wants it to. That's the way it works. No one wants to see a national airline disappear.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

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The World’s Best Major Airlines for the Economy Long-Haul Experience

No doubt certain airlines and passengers will have something to say on how we could have made this rating system better, but we feel it’s a good start. Operators are standing by to take your calls with comments, but they don’t work for us and they may have no idea what you’re talking about.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 9 years ago

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Boeing Is Betting on Tobacco to Make Flying Better

With Boeing setting up roots in the U.S. south and planting its 787-10 production in South Carolina, the Solaris development begs a question: how long until Boeing takes advantage of tobacco traditions in the U.S., too?

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 10 years ago

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South African Airways Vacations Cancels Its Mandela-Themed Vacation Package

It was respectful of SAAV to pull back from the promotion, but we hope it's a pause rather than a hard stop: The trip looks to be rather inspiring.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 10 years ago

South African Airways Vacations Cancels Its Mandela-Themed Vacation Package

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State of African aviation: Home-grown carriers battle global players

Tourism and trade are growing throughout Africa and are expected to boost the continent’s aviation market to profitability, but regional carriers worry their share of the profits will be snatched up by more established international carriers.

Kari Lundgren and Robert Wall, Bloomberg | 11 years ago

State of African aviation: Home-grown carriers battle global players

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African airlines look to consolidation to take back control of their continent’s airspace

Global alliances are considered a necessity these days, but Kenya Airways wants to take care of business at home first, as it seeks a merger with two other African airlines.

Skift | 11 years ago

African airlines look to consolidation to take back control of their continent’s airspace

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South African Airways is the top airline in Africa but it still can’t get its financial house in order

SAA has everything going for it except itself. It's failure to get a hold on all the moving parts of running an airline starts at the top.

Skift | 12 years ago