Update: SA Express has also temporarily suspended flights to Mthatha.
Airlink is suspending all Johannesburg-Mthatha flights, effective Friday, January 25.
The South African Civil Aviation Authority has downgraded the airport with immediate effect, due to safety concerns.
Airlink ceo and md, Rodger Foster, says: “Airlink will work closely with the Mthatha airport management to emplace a short-term interim solution in the interests of delivering continued services to our customers.” He says this could include the deployment of smaller aircraft, suited to the airport’s downgraded emergency services.
Customers should contact SAA Reservations or Airlink Reservations on 011 451 7350 for refunds or to assist with confirmed reservations. SA Express customers can contact the airline on 011 978 2355
