SAA spreads its wings to Namibia again
South African Airways (SAA) has marked its return to Namibia after a nearly two-year absence following the Covid-19 pandemic, which brought an abrupt end to travel around the world.
Welcoming the South African flag-carrier back to Namibia, deputy transport minister Veikko Nekundi said it was an opportune time for the airline's return.
"SAA will commence twice daily with flights between Johannesburg and Windhoek, and I must say that these routes have come at an opportune time when some are preparing themselves to go on holiday and others for business activities," Nekundi said.
Competitive edge
Nekundi called for greater collaboration between Namibia and South Africa with the return of SAA to local skies.
"I invite Namibians and visitors alike to join us and take advantage of the opportunities and the competition SAA brings to the route, and it is my wish that this new route will bring about reduced fares and promote maximum customer care services," he said.
The relaunch promotes greater connectivity between the two countries, Nekundi said.
"Thanks to these direct flights between Hosea Kutako International Airport and OR Tambo International Airport, our families and friends are now even closer, and more business opportunities can be realised," he said.
Continental connection
SAA's chief financial officer, Fikile Mhlontlo, said SAA is a re-energised entity.
"We want to re-energise ourselves with your support and be a continental airline, particularly on the African continent," he said.
The airline touched down this week for the first time since its last flight in March 2020, when countries closed their borders to mitigate the effects of Covid-19 – a relatively unknown virus at that time.
Welcoming the South African flag-carrier back to Namibia, deputy transport minister Veikko Nekundi said it was an opportune time for the airline's return.
"SAA will commence twice daily with flights between Johannesburg and Windhoek, and I must say that these routes have come at an opportune time when some are preparing themselves to go on holiday and others for business activities," Nekundi said.
Competitive edge
Nekundi called for greater collaboration between Namibia and South Africa with the return of SAA to local skies.
"I invite Namibians and visitors alike to join us and take advantage of the opportunities and the competition SAA brings to the route, and it is my wish that this new route will bring about reduced fares and promote maximum customer care services," he said.
The relaunch promotes greater connectivity between the two countries, Nekundi said.
"Thanks to these direct flights between Hosea Kutako International Airport and OR Tambo International Airport, our families and friends are now even closer, and more business opportunities can be realised," he said.
Continental connection
SAA's chief financial officer, Fikile Mhlontlo, said SAA is a re-energised entity.
"We want to re-energise ourselves with your support and be a continental airline, particularly on the African continent," he said.
The airline touched down this week for the first time since its last flight in March 2020, when countries closed their borders to mitigate the effects of Covid-19 – a relatively unknown virus at that time.
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