Jan 19, 2022
In this episode, we meet Simon Newton-Smith, who joined SAA in August 2021 as Interim CCO. He has a deep and varied background including having previously worked with SAA some 20 years ago.
SAA emerged from business rescue in April 2021 and the airline has entered a turbulent market.
In the podcast, we cover:
- How Simon would sum up the progress made since exiting business rescue
- Where the bright spots are and how the route network has been developed
- What SAA are looking for from potential airports/ destinations that want to attract the airline
- Clarification around the KQ/SAA strategic partnership
- SAA's fleet plans.
- His thoughts on the recovery of business travel
- Immediate strategic objectives for 2022
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