South African Express
Defunct airline based in South Africa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about South African Express Airways?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Not to be confused with African Express Airways.
South African Express Airways SOC Ltd, known as South African Express or simply SA Express, was a state-owned airline based in South Africa that started operations on 24 April 1994, but had to cease operations on 28 April 2020. Although the airline was operationally independent of South African Airways, its flights were incorporated within the strategic alliance with South African Airways. The airline had its head office at Airways Park, Jones Road, next to O.R. Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.[2]
Quick Facts IATA, ICAO ...
| |||||||
Founded | 24 April 1994 (1994-04-24) | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ceased operations | 28 April 2020 (2020-04-28) | ||||||
Hubs | O.R. Tambo International Airport | ||||||
Alliance | Star Alliance (affiliate; 2006–2020) | ||||||
Fleet size | 24 | ||||||
Destinations | 9 | ||||||
Parent company | Government of South Africa | ||||||
Headquarters | O.R. Tambo International Airport Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa | ||||||
Key people | Siza Mzimela (acting CEO)[1] Mpho Selepe (CFO) | ||||||
Employees | 800 | ||||||
Website | flyexpress |
Close