More flights possible on SA – Netherlands route

AN INCREASE in the
number of flights between
The Netherlands and South
Africa is a strong possibility
following an agreement
reached between Dutch and
SA delegates this month.
It allows airlines in both
countries to operate up to
a maximum of 16 weekly
services in total, as well as
an additional seven weekly
services between The
Netherlands and Durban,
effective immediately.
According to TravelHub,
FTW’s online sister travel
publication, with effect from
the beginning of Iata summer
season 2009, airlines in each
country may operate up to
23 services in total per week,
with this increasing to 28
weekly services in total by
2010. An additional
14 weekly frequencies
between The Netherlands
and Durban have also been
provided for by 2010.
Quoted on TravehHub, Air
France KLM GM Southern
Africa and Angola said the
airline was currently studying
possibilities for expansion
of services in the not too
distant future.