Cape Town – Government is set to officially relaunch South African Airways (SAA) in Cape Town on Thursday, marking two years since the airline’s return to service.
The event will also introduce the resumption of SAA’s direct flights to São Paulo, Brazil.
After a challenging period during which SAA was grounded for 16 months, underwent business rescue, and avoided liquidation, the relaunch is seen as a significant milestone, said Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan.
“The upcoming event marks a very significant step in the resurgence of South African Airways. We look forward to the official relaunch of SAA, along with the introduction of its first intercontinental flight to São Paulo, Brazil,” Gordhan said.
In a statement earlier this year, SAA said it plans to operate four weekly flights to São Paulo, with departures from both Cape Town and Johannesburg.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
