Despite a recent Department of Transport statement warning consumers against booking on Durban-based low-cost carrier Airtime Airlines, the airline is adamant it will be launching flights imminently, according to TravelHub. A well-placed source says the airline plans to launch flights in conjunction with Air Quarius. A DoT spokesperson said the airline would not be allowed to operate flights until permission had been granted by the Air Services Licensing Council which is to meet on February 18. "It is unlikely an extraordinary meeting will be called before then to deal with Airtime Airlines' licensing issue in light of the fact that they have been marketing the airline under that name and selling tickets before having even been granted a licence," said the DoT spokesperson.
