South African Airways voted best airline in Africa
13 Aug 2008
South African Airways has retained its position as the best airline in Africa keeping at bay other carriers such as Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airways, Egypt Air and Virgin Nigeria. According to an annual World Airline Survey, released by Skytrax, the airline also took the prize for the Best Regional Airline in Africa and the Best Cabin Staff on the continent.
Kenya Airways came in third behind South African Airways and Ethiopian Airways in the regional Best Cabin Staff
Mango, a low cost carrier introduced by South African Airways, was voted as the best in the region.
Skytrax is a UK based company that carries out specialised research for the air transport industry.
The World Airlines Survey is seen as the primary bench marking tool for passenger satisfaction levels of airlines throughout the world.