Strangely, SAA is still flying but not on regular routes. Right now there's SAA 4586 operated by an A340-600 on a direct flight from Johannesburg to Clark in the Philippines. This is presumably freight as Clark has been closed to passengers for the past month and the various evacuation flights have all operated through Manila. Having said that, I cannot imagine what freight could possibly be deemed vital between these two countries. Maybe experienced nurses? But obviously, they would not be freight.
Indeed, has there ever been a direct flight between South Africa and Philippines? I suspect not.
And, whilst I am looking, I see there's another SAA A340 in Havana of all places. That has to be a medical aid trip.
Last edited by caiman27; 24th Apr 2020 at 16:53.
Reason: Added Havana