Yesterday, the third phase of South African Airways’ (SAA) charters commenced, operated between O. R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and Gan International Airport in the southernmost Maldives atoll of Addu.
South African Airways launched additional 24 non-stop charter flights earlier this year in April-October as well. The flights make use of Airbus wide-body comfort where SAA offers its customary Business and Economy class service. These are operated under an exclusive charter agreement between SAA and Air Tour Operators (ATO) and the Ministry of Tourism in the Maldives. With this launch, the falling tourist arrivals from South Africa is expected to increase in Maldives.