Airlink suspends flights to Polokwane Airport over 'safety concerns'
Airlink has announced on Wednesday that it will be pulling all flights to and from Polokwane Airport in Limpopo, citing ‘safety concerns’ at the travel hub. According to the airline, the facility has been downgraded by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) – undermining the welfare of passengers and employees alike. Why did Airlink cancel flights to Polokwane Airport? On Tuesday, SACAA decided to relegate Polokwane Airport to CAT2. That means that the venue is unable to provide a satisfactory level of emergency services, should there be an incident on the tarmac. Spooked by...
Source: thesouthafrican.com