South Africa to improve air connectivity with India and Brazil.

Durban: Jerry Matjila, the head of the foreign affairs department's Asia and Middle East desk said there were plans to improve the aviation connectivity between South Africa, India and Brazil.
They were looking at the possibility of having Air India flying to South Africa.
"We used to have Air India in the 90s so there are discussions that it should come back.
"I know that there are also talks between Jet Airways and South African private airlines, which are looking at the Johannesburg to New Delhi route," Matjila said.
He said negotiations with Brazil would follow after the Indian talks had concluded.
SAA's only flight to India lands in Mumbai.
On average, SAA flies between South Africa and India 10 times a week. It has 20 flights a week between South Africa and Brazil.
SAA spokesperson Robyn Chalmers said the state-owned airline was supportive of the government's proposed plans to increase air traffic between South Africa, Brazil and India.
"The airline is following the process carefully and is working closely with the department of transport," Chalmers said.
"SAA is particularly interested in further increasing its existing frequencies between Johannesburg and São Paulo, Brazil, one of the airline's most profitable destinations."
11/10/07 Slindile Khanyile/Business Report, South Africa

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