South African Airways Has Collapsed!

[@navgeekaviation]

Hope things get better for my African brothers. What are your thoughts? Follow me on Instagram: @navgeekaviation

[@OshowAfrica]

I'm booked on them next week. Hopefully that helps them

[@Mike.Jester]

@@OshowAfrica of course that helps a little bit

[@Snugglebastad]

It is not true they are under business rescue.

[@lilwassabi8158]

I use Ethiopian...mabey South African couldn't compete with Ethiopian?

[@williambonsor3915]

But to be honest I think the airline industry as a whole has over expanded there is now not enough demand in certain locations I would not be surprised if over the next 10 years we see is more similar stories

[@johnshackleton323]

As long as SAA is being run by incompetent appointees it will remain a dead loss. SAA has about 1000 staff members per aircraft whereas Emirates has 129. SAA is a broken business plan.

[@johnshackleton323]

@Java Konjo ROFL@YOU. You are as uninformed as a pig being led to the slaughter.

[@tyrinthomson6102]

@@johnshackleton323 Well, we are him and I are factual people FROM South Africa unlike this moron making this fake news video.

[@kevinbarry71]

That airline was run unbelievably badly. It should've gone bankrupt along time ago. A lot of corruption involved with it.

[@schalitz1]

Along with the whole country

[@tyrinthomson6102]

@@schalitz1 What? You think South Africa is badly managed? If so, why not visit South Africa. I know about Eskom ect but it isn't poorly managed.

[@tyrinthomson6102]

I agree, but it is south Africa's national carrier. So, everyone in south Africa is worrying.

[@liongod1000]

@@tyrinthomson6102 *_ No, only the LAZY INCOMPETENT STAFF ARE!! _*

[@marcelbukuru]

Governments shouldn’t operate airlines, making this South African airways a private airline might rescue the company 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@brucebaker3523]

It is a sad tale of how poorly Governments run businesses. Thai Airways is in serious trouble too!

[@gusdrivinginaustralia6168]

They might need to sell 49.5% shares. A majority shareholder being "the people", keeps it safe. Qantas is a publicly listed company in Australia anyone can buy in, but "the people", via government, own 51%, that share can't be sold, the rest can be publicly traded, so it gets run like an independent business and one with public responsibility and commitment to the public that private businesses would not take on like unprofitable routes for example, like when Norfolk Airlines collapsed qantas took on the obligation to keep people and businesses connected.

[@brucebaker3523]

@@gusdrivinginaustralia6168 Thai Airways is 51% State owned, the largest shareholder runs the Company, Government's don't do Business well.

[@davidporter2770]

So sad. SAA has always been a great airline, especially before the ANC took over and began smashing my beloved South Africa into the ground. I hope my SAA, with the beautiful and proud Call Sign, SPRINGBOK, is rescued.

[@tyrinthomson6102]

Wise words there. ANC is a crappy government. I'm with you Springbok brother.

[@ayandampolweni17]

SAA will survive

[@desperatemohammedantheworl5833]

South African government "predictable and rational"? You're being sarcastic, yes?

[@hiddenmelodies9282]

Bankruptcy : searching for next airline to end its career

[@bakmanplays]

itzmehkimchi official thai airways

[@kazimasanid103]

Pls not *"Ryanair"*

[@as-guardianangel9360]

Thai

[@sreenathsasidharan5577]

Air India

[@ecpnothnagel9121]

I won't choose an airline that's under business rescue. Like if you agree.

[@ecpnothnagel9121]

@ynwa forever free stuff is how all problems in South Africa started

[@tonynz9954]

@@ecpnothnagel9121 And Zimbabwe.

[@hosealumadi5869]

Still rated in the Top 2 of Best Airlines in Africa

[@ecpnothnagel9121]

@@hosealumadi5869 Slow clap

[@tonynz9954]

@@hosealumadi5869 Wow !!In Africa. Used to be one of the top airlines in the world when the Whites ran it .

[@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298]

That SAA business class ad that runs from 0:50 - 1:48 is very distracting as I found myself reading and not paying attention to what you were saying.

[@brucehancock5472]

Top TIP: By selecting the replay icon, you can watch the video over and over and over and over.....

[@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298]

@@brucehancock5472 wow! Really? You're such a lifesaver. Thanks.

[@berkerrang4149]

We’re moving for the dark times of aviation. Everything is 320s or 737s. Many airlines failing or merging. Stuff like this is why i stopped wanting to be a pilot

[@fixpacifica]

I flew SAA a half-dozen times about 20 years ago. They were a fantastic airline back then. Too bad the people running the country decided to replace professional airline management with friends, family and cronies.

[@againstthegrain147]

Big statement! Got any proof?

[@ZinziSikiti]

This is a positive sign for us South Africans. It shows the government will make the tough decisions regardless of the backlash of labor unions. Next on the list is our dysfunctional national power provider.

[@Skippers.86]

Fully agree comrade. We've suffered for way too long under the corrupt manner in which the airline was run.

[@karooboermeyer1115]

Hmmm, it was because Solidarity are preparing a court case to force business rescue, so gov had to act to save face

[@againstthegrain147]

They made a big decision so credit where due! This step will lead to others in the right direction

[@jacesobey6498]

Especially when it's an airline that represents one's country it is a big deal

[@justinralph8100]

It represents billions pissed into the wind when the starving population need their government to use financial resources for better infrastructure for all... Ie schools and hospitals

[@justinralph8100]

It represents how a country can waste money when the population can use the finds for much needed school, health and infrastructure projects.

[@ruiutomy1]

It's only a big deal because now there is a free way to a serious private airline operate in this vacancy left.

[@justinralph8100]

@@ruiutomy1 airlines have been eating away at SAA market for ages with increase frequency, capacity and South African Airports destinations by Emirates, Virgin, Austrian, Qatar, TAAG, Kenyan, Ethiopian, Rwandair, British, Air Mauritius, Cathay Pacific, Latam and soon to be United (one of the worst mainstream airlines) Despite the clients being there the national airline has been losing out for many decades.

[@a787fxr]

I love the paint job. So colorful and fun. Beautiful.

[@MrAlwaysBlue]

Shame. I flew SAL in 1986 to Jhb to begin my working career in the mining industry. They weren't allowed overflights of other African countries in those days so it meant refuelling at some tiny island in the Atlantic.

[@edwinseitei5275]

The Airline hasn’t collapsed. Just filed for business rescue. SAA is still in full operation

[@incediery]

At this point it's going to be tough ...what private investor is going to take on 4 billion in debt from the start...SAA does have lucrative long haul routes to Europe North American and Asia....they should be where Ethiopian Airlines is now connecting Africa but mismanagement and corruption has hampered any recovery effort

[@aeromundos]

I hope it can be saved in some form, it will be a pity to see another carrier leave the skies , we have lost so many in this and the past years.

[@liongod1000]

*_ NOOOoooooo! Let it go under for once and for all!! We the taxpayers have had enough bailing this corrupt airline for so many times no..... Shut it down and sell it to Ethiopian Airlines who know how to make a profit!! _*

[@aeromundos]

@@liongod1000 Ok , i guess u know more then i do regarding how South African is run , maybe if it goes private it can be saved somehow.

[@karooboermeyer1115]

Just another BEE and ANC success story, another excellent company collapsed. Well done!

[@gregorydesleskine3413]

Not only has SAA been put under business rescue administration but our metro rail service (PRASA) as well. The public rail service is currently one big abortion with trains being torched and set alight on a monthly basis for years now. South Africa is stuffed in every way possible. There are tons of raw sewage running into dams and water resevoirs, drinking water is longer safe to drink or even bath in. We are currently living under electricity blackouts ( load-shedding) of anything between two and a half hours to six hours per day. The word "maintenance" does not exist in our local black African languages.

[@WincyjWincyj]

Soon whole country will collapse...

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

WincyjWincyj no

[@desperatemohammedantheworl5833]

@@louisbeerreviews8964 Yes. It's a mess and heading the same way as Zimbabwe.

[@jkkalands1783]

Ruling is a matter of capacity, the ANC and the SA government do not have capacity to rule, soon SA citizens will want Deklerk back and it will be too late. The all thing is just going to collapse.

[@samuelt.kisaame7787]

It's best that way.

[@tshepangmodingoana9041]

Your wish

[@SDav21]

Isn't bankruptcy different to business rescue. They have not filed for bankruptcy since they are in business rescue?

[@supaavtr700]

It took long enough. The airline has been on life support for way too long. The government was keeping it afloat just to keep some people happy

[@tyrinthomson6102]

It's fake news. They files for Bankruptcy Protection. They have not collapsed.

[@squadsgt4407]

Qantas will come and start ops from Perth to Johannesburg.

[@tonynz9954]

That makes sense. Even Sydney/ Perth Johannesburg by Qantas.

[@davidh9844]

Who's going to be flying?

[@peterrobertson2778]

@@davidh9844 I believe the Johannesburg / Perth route (both ways) has been lucrative for SAA. Expecting Qantas to grab it

[@avgeek578156]

Wow they took 4 A359s just to be going bankruptcy! Hopefully everything work out for them!

[@karlossargeant3872]

Yes they will Man fa sure SAA will be save.

[@liongod1000]

*_ NOOOoooooo! Let it go under for once and for all!! We the taxpayers have had enough bailing this corrupt airline for so many times no..... Shut it down and sell it to Ethiopian Airlines who know how to make a profit!! _*

[@DarianGovender]

Business rescue is not the same thing as bankruptcy. This video is not factual.

[@tyrinthomson6102]

It's also false. SAA did not file bankruptcy. All news of South africa are all lies!

[@pstar0074]

Noooooooo. God bless South Africa 🇿🇦🙏

[@jamesmunoru4981]

Not true, please verify information before posting

[@deonellis8577]

James Munoru Bad news (for you) incoming...

[@tdewijnsoftbyte]

Face the sad truth. SAA needs at least R20bn every year in taxpayer's money just to survive. Who on earth would buy, or even invest in, such an operation?

[@tyrinthomson6102]

Agreed. People need to do more research.

[@tyrinthomson6102]

@@tdewijnsoftbyte Hey! People can do it if they try!

[@kurd1473]

"The legends will fall but stand up stronger" -Kings

[@williambonsor3915]

But to be honest I think the airline industry as a whole has over expanded there is now not enough demand in certain locations I would not be surprised if over the next 10 years we see is more similar stories

[@marka7903]

British airways and Emirates have 3 flights into Cape Town every day. SAA has none. Lack of demand- at least in the case of SAA- is definitely not the cause of it's problems.

[@tanzanaire]

A United Africa Airline is the way foward.. With the main hub in Addis Ababa.

[@dendikurniawan8577]

even we have never flight with, we've to say goodbye

[@Tirana44]

A great pity if the demise of another legacy airline comes to pass. Hopefully some kind of rescue package can be put together.

[@Interdictiondeltawing]

Everyone South African Airways is still alive and is still need to start operation

[@jhmcd2]

I'm not sure what can be done to save them. I am not that familiar with their operations, but in the US typically airlines try to counter their large, mostly seasonal intentional flights with a strong domestic backbone. SA doesn't seem to have that luxury. There aren't that many big cities in the country nor a ton of rich neighbors that want daily trade. Maybe if they scaled back this would work, but that means a lot of layoffs.

[@tyrinthomson6102]

Hmmm... Fly to south Africa and think again.

[@jhmcd2]

@@tyrinthomson6102 I did. I didn't see anything that wold change my opinion. The distances involved only work for ether a Southwest like airline, or a extensive train network. The country isn't in a location where they could be a Dubai like international hub, a major hub, so its a difficult country to set up a major carrier.

[@macb.43]

ANC can't run an airline, but especially can't run a country unless it's into the ground. And going bankrupt but not have to pay creditors shows the mindset of these corrupt people.

[@Kosmonooit]

One good thing about going into Business Rescue that the Board is shut out of the action, and that is WAY overdue. The last CEO recently walked out due to constant Board interference, which typically is political and 'in favor' appointees with no industry experience trying to swing things their or their cronies way.

[@boeingcat5077]

Oh no no no! SAA have a great fleet off A343’s and A346’s and the old fleet of 747-200, 747SP, 747-300 and the 744. RIP.

[@zahkam7322]

SAA does not have any Boeing Aircraft in its fleet anymore from what I remember , haven't been on an SAA Boeing in years , I know many of the smaller 737s were transferred to MANGO , which is the economy airlines for saa which is doing well . SAA has Airbus A330 , A320 , A340 , A319 and the new A350xwb . I miss those SAA 747s though but these airbus planes are nice as well .

[@boeingcat5077]

Mhm. I think the last -800 went sometime in the last two years. Boy does the A340 look nice in that livery though!

[@againstthegrain147]

It's still trading, under business rescue

[@clerouxbotha2784]

Corruption, corruption, corruption.......🤦🏼‍♂️🙄 i feel for the people that lost their jobs due to a corrupt government in denial.

[@Thee-echoes]

Not yet collapsed, We have problems as a country, but it's not yet collapsed.

[@againstthegrain147]

Problems like every other country

[@Racko.]

Very unexpected. Thomas Cook and other small EU carriers seen a familiar trend on declaring bankruptcy

[@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298]

Very unexpected? Have you been following what's been happening with SAA for the last 10 years? This was very much expected.

[@Skippers.86]

Honestly.... It's about time. South African citizens have been suffering due to government not being able to run an airline.

[@Racko.]

@@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298 I Agree on the Gov bailing them out for ages, I meant like I wasn't expecting them to go down this early, but I Guess this is just how it works, Sad to see them go

[@Sam-M7]

At this point there is no rescuing this airline. Cut your loses and shut it down!

[@tyrinthomson6102]

There is still hope, if we get a good government, that's for sure.

[@AussieGunzel]

If Alan Joyce was in charge this wouldn't have happened.

[@waynefernandes9455]

Aussie Gunzel he wouldn't qualify due to BEE

[@WilliamJones-Halibut-vq1fs]

The governmnt of South Africa is corrupt. It appoints cronies. The people have an entitlement mentality.

[@keonspence493]

South African airways in one of the best airlines in the world. South African government: so you have chosen death

[@cherylafrica3428]

The corruption comes from top management and the board the airline has been in dire since 1995 😡 stealing was their top priority they looked after their own pockets and didn't think what damages they caused to the employees and the country greed greed greed 😡

[@McRocket]

The A340 was a nice looking aircraft. Most 2 engined planes look weird to me...especially ones with LONG fuselages. Thanks for this video.

[@eyan_official]

seriously? The B77W looks weird to you?

[@McRocket]

@@eyan_official What the heck is a T7W?

[@eyan_official]

@@McRocket ooh,, sorry meant the B77W

[@tjr4459]

I think the A340 looks weird with its blowdryer engines.

[@eyan_official]

@@tjr4459 heck the A330 looks weird. The damn thing bends forward

[@kurtpascall3522]

I know they were in trouble, but I did not know it was that bad. Sorry to see that has happen to a legacy carrier like SAA.

[@tyrinthomson6102]

It's not that bad. They did not file bankruptcy, they files bankruptcy protection. Still hard to see our national carrier this way.

[@tonieschumann5159]

Eventually. Another proud ANC BBBEEE project.

[@LaniAirbus346]

They haven't collapsed yet. They are under business rescue

[@Sky_Guy_Aviation]

LaniAirbusFlyer they are also f*$!%#

[@goforgold7082]

You cant run an airline like a taxi operation. Will Dudu Myeni be held accountable?

[@chrismckellar9350]

Since the airline has gone into bankruptcy, the South African Government and Airbus (as the airline has an all Airbus fleet), would go for bankruptcy protection, so the airline can be re-structured. The first aircraft types to go would be the 16 A340-300/600s as they costly to operate, leaving the A330s and A350s to operate key medium to long haul services and A319/A320s for domestic and key short haul international services.

[@davidcorbett62]

I remember SAA (Sally Ann) being one of the premier airlines flying into Heathrow. They had very well trained staff and had a very supportive clientele. Their aircraft included the B744-400 of which where kept in a very good state of maintenance . I then witnessed the change as positive discrimination took hold, it was an absolute disaster, with cabin crew taking a break at the same time with no one to serve the pax. Boarding pax ignored as they got onto the aircraft and a huge drop in pax satisfaction. It was the perfect storm of incompetent management and race over experience, the airline being looked upon as the Governments pet project rather than a well run airline. Very sad to see it go the way it has

[@diogopinto9462]

Yes, in 1995 ...

[@amuranday9862]

Up next, KENYA AIRWAYS.

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

Amuranday no

[@WinginWolf]

Why are hey going bankrupt.. *sees dual a346 flyover*

[@deonellis8577]

WinginWolf There's no such plane as an a346; I think you're referring to the A340-600s. Those planes are all owned, serviced and maintained by Lufthansa AG; just being rented out to SAA under contract. But, with the outcome of BEE at work - obviously, they don't have money to pay Lufthansa for those planes anymore; therefore having to cease operation. What will happen to domestic ... open for debate.

[@WinginWolf]

@@deonellis8577 a346 is merely a shorter way of saying "a340-600". There are actually plenty of abbreviations for every aircraft (see flightaware). a346 is the official ICAO code for this aircraft. Wasn't aware LH owned them though. Best of luck to South African.

[@matthewshortle5274]

Isn't SAA government owned? I know they would still be flying.

[@againstthegrain147]

They are still flying but are under business rescue. They plan to trade put of it or close down. It takes a long time though

[@benetmokatja9162]

False news SAA workers just wanted their salaries to be increased by 8% which was done not this nonsense that you are saying that's all by the way ,I'm South African.

[@bitkamp9215]

“The gov’t can’t run an airline” Ethiopian airlines entered the chat

[@ayandampolweni17]

Crashing airlines aren't invited to this club.

[@LouSmorals2066]

So sad to hear this news. Yet another story of complete mis-management - no excuses... it's total incompetence and woeful mismanagement. This was once a shining example of an airline, I flew with them so many, many times in the past. Really sad and concerned for an old school chum of mine who is a captain with the airline - thinking of you Dominic. I sure as heck hope that a rescue is made possible.

[@bintab8615]

They are still operating as normal, no flight disruptions or service changes yet.

[@justinralph8100]

Well despite the occasional worker strike

[@AllThingsMaskandiChanel]

I've been hearing this since forever but nothing happens, still running 👀

[@justinralph8100]

And the video shows not one but two fuel guzzling A340s... Not trying to earn revenue... No used In presedential inauguration... Very reflective of keep spending not making money... ANC way.

[@Railviation]

Well that sucks, what's next? Goodbye Malaysian Airlines!?

[@idrayas2]

After the financial collapse, its gonna be on the bailout list isn't it? Waiting the decision whether or not its gonna be bailed. We have one bankrupt airline that's been preparing for relaunch. The nature of the business is a bit concerning tough. They are mandated to serve routes with low traffic and less accessible areas.

[@donovandasilva3930]

Was a great airline. World renowned. This airline was up there with BA. Sad but true.. all gone all lost.. won't say more 😢

[@obstinatejack]

south african airline has dropped so much ridership because ethiopian airline has grown and made addis ababa the central hub between china and african countries.

[@GroovesHK]

Oh no!

[@lucascalma605]

Death count: Pan Am - 1991 (United States) TWA - 2001 (United States) Varig - 2007 (Brazil) Air Philippines - 2009 (Philippines) Northwest - 2010 (United States) Continental - 2012 (United States) World Airways - 2014 (United States) AirTran - 2014 (United States) US Airways - 2015 (United States) Monarch - 2017 (United Kingdom) Air Berlin - 2017 (Germany) Virgin America - 2018 (United States) WOW Air - 2019 (Iceland) Jet Airways - 2019 (India) Thomas Cook - 2019 (United Kingdom) Vanilla Air - 2019 (Japan) South African Airways - 2019 (South Africa) Soon to come: Hong Kong Airlines (Hong Kong) Alitalia (Italy) Air India (India) Etihad (United Arab Emirates)

[@navgeekaviation]

Legend comment

[@Cc4nzz]

I feel air India may not go so soon the government has privatised it so there is some hope

[@inderjitkaurdhanoa6405]

U forgot kingfisher(India)

[@schalitz1]

Didn't Alitalia recently get an investment by Delta, I feel like skyteam will keep them afloat as they are strategic to the alliance

[@snowy7317]

What about Transaero

[@Ziyaggy]

Bankruptcy protection

[@jj56x7.5mm]

Shut down the airline let the unions pay the workers

[@georgeclark598]

What a shame , it was not all that many years ago , the South African Airways was regarded amongst the best in the world .

[@thetruth1394]

That was years ago. South Africa is a basket case. Ethiopian rule African Sky. Soon Emirate will close, within few years.When Emirate collapse it will be a Global Aviation meltdown unseen in the history of the World.

[@CA-ul6qb]

Well done ..! yet another fantastic achievement by the new SA REGIME since start of 1994

[@foreignwarren7361]

Nevermind SAA, SA is pretty much bankrupt today...

[@LacoteCohen]

Bankruptcy is a very serious person, it just purchased another airline ticket. We'll find out who's the next victim!

[@io.rrracso]

What if you already have a flight booked with South African for next year.....

[@jayyoung4534]

Interesting that airlines in Nigeria and Kenya are doing fine.

[@michaelochido3244]

Kenya airways..the pride of Africa.. was doing fine but is now in deep debt and is also struggling...it expects more government bail outs which may not be forthcoming.

[@jayyoung4534]

@@michaelochido3244 Interesting response. You didn't say anything about how Kenya got into deep debt.

[@shenqiao8204]

They are in business rescue , not in bankruptcy

[@tld8102]

Shit... it was sooner than I thought

[@againstthegrain147]

They are under business rescue, not closed

[@photopawn37]

Now I'm afraid for our flag carrier. Airlines at the edge of continents are at a disadvantage.

[@imMetallicOSM]

Damn!

[@alimedani0296]

They said they're bankrupt, however, they bought the a350

[@kNo1bdy]

Corruption

[@thetruth1394]

South Africa should outsource its maintenance to Ethiopian airlines save cost instead of sending them to European .European charge those African nations 100 X more.

[@safetygameing3081]

Our airline is bankrupt now you must know how our country goes most businesses have gone bankrupt in South Africa and things or luxuries such as home decor is also pretty expensive therefore we cannot afford it and the business doesn't make money and the business goes bankrupt and that is the case for SAA

[@againstthegrain147]

Most businesses are bankrupt?

[@tshepangmodingoana9041]

It's sad bare in Mind South Africa has 4 international Airports namely OR Tambo, Durban, Capetown and Lanseria if I'm not mistaken with SAA suffering like this hell no something serious has to be done here...... ANC Government 🚮🚮 government needs to be removed

[@againstthegrain147]

Try learning the facts before posting rubbish like this

[@tshepangmodingoana9041]

@@againstthegrain147 lols if its rubbish u are a Cabbage yourself thats needs to be thrown away like a Rubbish in a dustbin

[@NeilPrasad_1905]

What? That wasn't supposed to happen.

[@justinralph8100]

Um.... What was then?

[@tyrinthomson6102]

It's not bankrupt. It filed for Bankruptcy Protection. People just make up fake news so others think South Africa is a bad country.

[@Invazion7]

Today I watched in the sky

[@khumoaviator4060]

That title was pure clickbait and fake news!!!

[@deonellis8577]

Khumo Aviator Bad news (for you) incoming!

[@khumoaviator4060]

😳😔😂😂there’s always hope bruv

[@deonellis8577]

Khumo Aviator Hope for?? 🤣🤣🤣 I'll just sit back and laugh...

[@wingnutzster]

Your title is misleading I assume to encourage views, your research seems mostly accurate but there’s much more to it and by the 15th of December it appears anything but certain. As a South African working in aviation with friends working and flying at SAA I am of the opinion that she’ll be with us for some time yet although the dramatic “collapse” as outsiders keep referring to it is nothing new and is just another symptom of a nation desperately hanging on to viability and functionality after years of corruption and mismanagement...somehow though we South African soldier on and find a way, I truly believe SAA’s time has not yet come.

[@tyrinthomson6102]

I also belive in SAA.

[@Toni_View]

Its a very bad news SA airways going bankrupt and ultimately there will be no more services from SA. I wish it doesn't happen and comes out from this passe with flying colours.

[@hooli4110]

They bakrupt? why did I saw a South African A340 at Perth Airport

[@deanl4575]

Benyamin Philippines Sometimes planes get stuck, they don’t immediately leave. Sometimes like with Thomas Cook they keep flying but by another operator until the plane get repainted.

[@againstthegrain147]

Because they are not bankrupt. They are trading under business rescue

[@dodonom2272]

Please resuscitate this airline... Flights to Zimbabwe had become very convenient hongkong to joburg to hre. Now globe trotting 😨 my worst nightmare 4 stopovers atleast

[@johniii8147]

Long overdue for the airline.

[@hwleitner2009]

Keen for another strike union bosses?

[@haiwatigere6202]

They put themselves out if work

[@Bintang1302]

I heard it has been saved by Goverment Loan 5 days a go. Hope their financial problem would be solved

[@liongod1000]

*_ Government Loan.... what you mean is US TAXPAYERS MONEY AGAIN & AGAIN!! _*

[@theepicfailgamer6317]

Airbus fleet not surprised!

[@peterpark5630]

Way too many airlines in this world. Lots of them need to be gone for healthier aviation industry

[@shiv4229]

It was Coleman Andrews fault 😂😂😂

[@avicennaarshadharahap9098]

another Legacy african airline is dead, killed by the government, i will miss SAA, Springbok, The 747, Star Alliance to JNB

[@jkkalands1783]

Bring de clerk back to power.

[@Ahuntsicspotter]

Air Algérie is about to face the same thing.