How did this turn into a quality/qantity of life debate between SA and the UAE? Ah, I know, if u change the subject, maybe nobody will notice. Old NAT trick
As for those who constantly bash SAA, take a chill pill
This is not to bash SAA or my good friends that still fly there. This is about the industry/economy in SA. When I am back in SA all I hear about is how the government is not providing x,y or z.
SA needs to get rid of the parastatals and get on with building houses, schools, roads etc. Let the free market get on with airlines/telephones/TV/power generation etc. SA is a country with limited resourses. It needs to use them wisely. Billions of ZAR's on something the private sector could do, with NO cost to the tax payer, is not that wise.
From the discussions I see here, I get the feeling that the SAA types feel the airline wouldn't make it without tax payer money?
P.S. Just to get my 5c worth on the SA vs anywhere else debate, its a personal choice. I know what works for me.