The closure of South African domestic carrier Sun Air is in doubt, with employees and trades unions lobbying Pretoria in a bid to save it, and a takeover by South African Airways (SAA) - which planned to close it - dependent on the write-off of a R25 million ($4 million) debt. Pretoria is owed the cash by black empowerment groups from which SAA is buying a 75% stake in Sun, with the flag carrier reluctant to assume the debt.
Source: Flight International
Southwest Airlines will end its signature “open” seating model and offer premium seating options as it seeks new revenue sources to address concerns around the business’s performance.
Berniq Airways has placed a firm order for six A320neo-family aircraft, Airbus confirmed during Farnborough air show on 23 July.
Turkish Airlines aims to begin rolling out its new business-class suites next year on 777s
