Political meddling clips SAA’s wings

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Former CEO says airline could fly if interference ends

Nico Bezuidenhout, airline turnaround specialist and outgoing CEO of SAA’s low-cost carrier Mango, says he believes a restructured SAA could be successful if there was no political interference.

“Provided the political will is there to allow it to be run in a professional manner on commercial terms [and] it is cost-effective and appropriately capitalised.”..A subscription gives you full digital access to all Sunday Times content.Registered on the BusinessLIVE, Business Day, Financial Mail or Rand Daily Mail websites? Sign in with the same details.

 

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