OUTA: SA’s aviation industry doesn’t depend on SAA’s survival
Private airlines’ agility and efficiency have made air travel affordable and accessible to far more South Africans than ever, besides stimulating demand, expanding the industry, creating jobs and nurturing a new generation of skilled citizens
16 October 2020 - 06:00
There is clearly some confusion in the debate about the future of SAA, and it’s important to distinguish between trying to revive the existing SAA through a business rescue plan and starting a new venture.
This was evident last week in an article public enterprises department director-general Kgathatso Tlhakudi wrote for the Sunday Times. It was titled “Future SAA will be given a fresh start deserving of its vital economic role”...
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