After 20 months of inactivity, South African Airways (SAA), one of Africa’s leading carriers has announced plans to resume the Johannesburg-Lagos flight operations.
According to the carrier, the Johanessburg-Lagos fight would be re-starting from December 12, 2021. This is a good development and what many loyal passengers of SAA have been waiting for. SAA passengers will now be able to connect with many African and other intercontinental destinations.
The carrier which last flew a commercial flight in March 2020 after the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic says it will be operating three weekly services between Johanessburg and Africa's biggest travel market when the operations begin on 12 December.
"This specific destination takes SAA into one of the biggest travel markets in Africa and we’re delighted that we are again able to resume operations, providing a link between Africa’s two biggest economies.” The interim CEO, South African Airways, Thomas Kgokolo said in a statement.
Kgokolo added that "the service is part of SAA’s gradual growth strategy, having resumed full operations in September. “Our intention is to continue to develop our route network driven by passenger demand and revenue potential. We are constantly evaluating opportunities, both locally, regionally, and internationally.”
"Not only does the new Johannesburg-Lagos route function as a key economic link between the two countries but would also service the burgeoning tourism market in both countries."
"SAA would continue in partnership with South African Tourism to promote the country in Nigeria, in the expectation that it would lead to more visitors now that international pandemic travel restrictions are being revised," Kgokolo stated.
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