Velvet Sky Airline - South Africa's first 100% BEE airline's touched down (according to my watch) at 3:17:08 on Friday 4 November 2011 on their inaugral flight from Durban to Port Elizabeth. There to greet the flight was the NMB Executive Mayor, Zanoxolo Wayile, various members of the Mayoral Committee and, representing NMBT, Mandlakazi Skefile. A traditional water cannon spray greeted the new kid on the block as it taxied to it's resting place. Captain Paul Green (Yup, he of Paul Green … [Read more...] about New Airline Touches Down at Port Elizabeth Airport
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Velvet Sky Offering Great Value in the LCC Market
The low cost carrier airline market is an attractive one for accommodation and tour operators and recent entrant to the market, Velvet Sky, has announced their opening of two new legs between; Durban and Port Elizabeth and Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Throwing the cat amongst the pigeons is their ticket prices which start from R439.00 one way - obviously this is dependent upon date and time of departure, an advance booking and availability. According to Velvet Sky COO, Gary Webb, the average … [Read more...] about Velvet Sky Offering Great Value in the LCC Market
