SAA holds back on CHI launch
Dear Partner in Travel Johannesburg, March 2007. South African Airways (SAA) will overhaul its route network over the coming six months in line with the it’s strategic plans to restructure the company. The airline’s routes are being reviewed to pinpoint its strongest markets and where there is opportunity for growth. This will ensure SAA operates to profitable destinations and offers its customers the most convenient travel options. A number of new routes will be phased in gradually over the coming months and monitored to ensure success. As part of the route review, SAA has so far determined that the launch of its third US gateway, Chicago will be postponed and introduced at a later stage. SAA will begin the process of contacting passengers who are booked to travel between Johannesburg and Chicago and between Johannesburg, Dakar and Chicago from 8 May 2007, to inform them of the change. Passengers will be re-accommodated by the airline. A re-accommodation policy will follow shortly. Issued by Corporate Communications. Kind Regards, MARKET RSA South African Airways Airways Park, Block A O.R. Tambo International Airport
Dear Partner in Travel Johannesburg, March 2007. South African Airways (SAA) will overhaul its route network over the coming six months in line with the it’s strategic plans to restructure the company. The airline’s routes are being reviewed to pinpoint its strongest markets and where there is opportunity for growth. This will ensure SAA operates to profitable destinations and offers its customers the most convenient travel options. A number of new routes will be phased in gradually over the coming months and monitored to ensure success. As part of the route review, SAA has so far determined that the launch of its third US gateway, Chicago will be postponed and introduced at a later stage. SAA will begin the process of contacting passengers who are booked to travel between Johannesburg and Chicago and between Johannesburg, Dakar and Chicago from 8 May 2007, to inform them of the change. Passengers will be re-accommodated by the airline. A re-accommodation policy will follow shortly. Issued by Corporate Communications. Kind Regards, MARKET RSA South African Airways Airways Park, Block A O.R. Tambo International Airport