They'd have to blame someone! I';m surprised they have'nt played the 'race' or 'previously disdvantaged' card, although Theunis Potgieter would hardly fit into that category!
"A thorough analysis of the route made it clear that we could use our aircraft more profitably elsewhere while continuing to ensure excellent business and tourism links between the Western Cape and the UK with our significant capacity via Johannesburg," said Theunis Potgieter, SAA"s general manager commercial.