I wonder if SAA should copy Aegean and focus on being profitable as a regional carrier. Be the best airline in South Africa, and then, once the business is stable, consider long-haul.
There is no shortage of competition on the long-haul routes to and from South Africa, and the owners have to be pragmatic. A flag carrier’s patriotism has to give way to common sense. Considering Alitalia and Olympic’s various forms over the years, SAA is not the first airline in this situation.
