South African Airways

May Day, May Day, SAA: As other state-owned stumblers see light, answers for South African Airways are hard to find

South African Airways

May Day, May Day, SAA: As other state-owned stumblers see light, answers for South African Airways are hard to find

July 2017
2 min read
Seth Kaplan

Issue Overview

Finally, the future of Alitalia might be secured. Air India’s possible privatization gives it the chance of a lifetime to become more than just a drain on taxpayers. A new government with more open aviation policies might finally lift the fortunes of Aerolineas Argentinas. LOT Polish has never had a more viable cost base. Ditto for Malaysia Airlines. Thai Airways too is taking big steps toward reform. There’s never been a more hopeful time for battered old state-controlled basket-case airlines.