South African Airways races to rectify administrative breaches or lose license

South African Airways (SAA) is racing to respond to charges of administrative breaches or face losing its licenses, after the country’s Air Services Licensing Council (ASLC) issued a 90-suspension notice.

According to Business Report, the ASLC issued a directive to the airline pertaining to the Air Services Licensing Act, informing the airline of its failure to comply with the Act. It has 90 days to respond or face the suspension and/or cancellation of its existing license.

In the letter of Aug 3, 2022, seen by Business Report, the ASLC highlights the airline’s failure to formally notify the council of its transaction with its new strategic equity partner (SEP) Takatso Consortium.