South African Airways Adds New Flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai
Recent economic developments are likely to have a positive impact on the business relationships between India and South Africa
South African Airways is looking to expand its base in India. In 2011 there was great increase of Indian visitors in South Africa compare to the previous year, reports the airline company.
South African Airways has witnessed a steady performance, with growth in leisure tourism and MICE tourism. “Recent economic developments are likely to have a positive impact on the business relationships between India and South Africa, and we foresee a growth in traffic between the two countries,” said Mr. Sajid Khan, Country Manager – India, South African Airways.
To meet the growing demand, South African Airways will be increasing its flight frequencies from Johannesburg to Mumbai. An additional flight that will operate on Sundays will be introduced in the route from June 16. The airline currently operates four flights a week on that route.
South African Airways will fly Airbus A330-200 on the India-South Africa sector, offering 186 economy and 36 business class seats. Due to high number of requests, the airline said that it would have a total of six flights starting August 21. “The sixth frequency in the route that is scheduled to commence in August is awaiting government approval,” Mr. Khan added.
The added frequency will help Indians flying to South America, as flying via Johannesburg is the shortest route to the continent.
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