National airliner South African Airways (SAA) and low-cost subsidiary Mango are planning to rationalise their route network to improve efficiencies, provide more diverse offerings and unlock optimal aircraft use.
The two airline brands will ensure seamless implementation of the revised schedule, effective January 15, while the changes have been reflected in all the SAA and Mango distribution systems since December 12.
SAA and Mango each currently offer 200 return flights a week between Johannesburg and Durban and 278 return flights a week between Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Once fully implemented Mango will operate 132 return flights on the Johannesburg–Durban route and 116 return flights on the Johannesburg–Cape Town route each week.
SAA will operate 68 return flights between Johannesburg and Durban, and 162 return flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town.