SAA Deputy Chief Resigns
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SAA Deputy Chief Resigns
SAA deputy chief quits
03/11/2004 10:08 - (SA)
Johannesburg - The deputy chief executive of South African Airways, Oyama Mabandla, has resigned, the airline said on Wednesday.
Chief executive Khaya Ngqula announced the resignation, saying that although Mabandla had requested to be released from his post at the end of November, he has agreed to stay until the end of March next year.
"I wish to take this opportunity to recognise Mr Mabandla's immense contribution to SAA especially in the transitional period when he had to exercise leadership leading to this point in our history as an airline," Ngqula said.
"He will surely be a loss to the company."
Mabandla said he has resigned to "pursue his own business interests".
"I believe that I have played my part in raising the flag of our airline above many others in the world.
"I am confident that SAA is moving in the right direction and that the plans that we have been working and that are being vigorously implemented will turn this airline around and consolidate SAA's position in the aviation world."
Mabandla's resignation comes in the wake of SAA posting a record pre-tax loss of R8.7bn in the financial year to end-March.
The airline recently announced a number of cost-cutting measures, including levying "appropriate charges" for passengers who fail to arrive, and cutting out some in-flight meals.
Internally the airline intends to crack down on overseas trips by staff, and on the number of laptops and colour printers used.
SAA also cancelled a plan to order 15 A320 aircraft, saving $50m. (well done - taxpayers won)
It would also work with air traffic control in a bid to land aircraft closer to terminals during off-peak times.
The company's managers spending on fuel will also be curbed.
When he announced these measures, Ngqula also appealed to SAA staff to raise standards to ensure that "we fill up our planes with satisfied and loyal customers".
He said that over the next six months all SAA staff would undergo training in customer care.
03/11/2004 10:08 - (SA)
Johannesburg - The deputy chief executive of South African Airways, Oyama Mabandla, has resigned, the airline said on Wednesday.
Chief executive Khaya Ngqula announced the resignation, saying that although Mabandla had requested to be released from his post at the end of November, he has agreed to stay until the end of March next year.
"I wish to take this opportunity to recognise Mr Mabandla's immense contribution to SAA especially in the transitional period when he had to exercise leadership leading to this point in our history as an airline," Ngqula said.
"He will surely be a loss to the company."
Mabandla said he has resigned to "pursue his own business interests".
"I believe that I have played my part in raising the flag of our airline above many others in the world.
"I am confident that SAA is moving in the right direction and that the plans that we have been working and that are being vigorously implemented will turn this airline around and consolidate SAA's position in the aviation world."
Mabandla's resignation comes in the wake of SAA posting a record pre-tax loss of R8.7bn in the financial year to end-March.
The airline recently announced a number of cost-cutting measures, including levying "appropriate charges" for passengers who fail to arrive, and cutting out some in-flight meals.
Internally the airline intends to crack down on overseas trips by staff, and on the number of laptops and colour printers used.
SAA also cancelled a plan to order 15 A320 aircraft, saving $50m. (well done - taxpayers won)
It would also work with air traffic control in a bid to land aircraft closer to terminals during off-peak times.
The company's managers spending on fuel will also be curbed.
When he announced these measures, Ngqula also appealed to SAA staff to raise standards to ensure that "we fill up our planes with satisfied and loyal customers".
He said that over the next six months all SAA staff would undergo training in customer care.
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I just saw this on the ATW online page :
South African Airways yesterday announced the resignation of Deputy CEO Oyama Mabandla. SAA said he was stepping down for "personal reasons." The carrier said Mabandla asked to leave at the end of Nov. but has agreed to be available until the end of March. No replacement was named.
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South African Airways yesterday announced the resignation of Deputy CEO Oyama Mabandla. SAA said he was stepping down for "personal reasons." The carrier said Mabandla asked to leave at the end of Nov. but has agreed to be available until the end of March. No replacement was named.
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SAA working with ATC to land aircraft closer to the terminal in off peak times.
What an earth does this mean????? You only have to land on the runway during peak times and other times you land, taxi and stop next to the terminal all at once. Does that save money on Ehhhbus or is that why they bought Airbus??
Oh well if they dont know where the aircraft land, how on earth can they expect to make any money????
Hey Guns - please give my regards to Alfred when you speak to him next.
Me thinks a job at Civair could soon also be more secure that spoories.....
What an earth does this mean????? You only have to land on the runway during peak times and other times you land, taxi and stop next to the terminal all at once. Does that save money on Ehhhbus or is that why they bought Airbus??
Oh well if they dont know where the aircraft land, how on earth can they expect to make any money????
Hey Guns - please give my regards to Alfred when you speak to him next.
Me thinks a job at Civair could soon also be more secure that spoories.....
Last edited by Goldfish Jack; 5th Nov 2004 at 21:06.
