I won’t lose any sleep over this one. Fact is the future of SAA is questionable at best. Their decision to go with Airbus and dump Boeing just reaffirms this.
Fact is the future of South Africa is in doubt. What with their recent currency crisis and lack of leadership in their government makes it clear that South Africa’s role as Africa’s economic powerhouse may come to a close soon. I was there not to long ago and I will tell you that I would not invest there. There are several other countries in Africa that make more sense. Fact is the Airline industry is very complex in Africa. Very few African airlines can survive without government subsidies. South African’s alliance agreements have never panned out to their full potential, and their long haul service faces stiffer competition with big boys like British Airways.
I believe that SAA’s decision to go all Airbus is the beginning of the end for this carrier. I just can’t see flying 14 hours from New Your to Cape Town on an A340? Please. It will take longer. The 747 is the quickest bird flying today. If I were Boeing I would tell them to F*** Off. Boeing has been there for SAA. If it were not for the 747 they would never have been able to take on their long haul service. Just look at what the 747SP did for their business. Heck their 732’’s are still flying today. How long do they think an A320 will last - What 10 years max? I think SAA should have asked Kenya Airways how they liked their Airbuses? Guess that is why they are going Boeing.
Also, has Airbus ever made a legitimate profit? I know that Boeing is still profitable? Let's see your books Noel,
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