SOUTH African Airways (SAA) has resumed flights between Johannesburg and Malawi.

The resumption of operations follows the conclusion of audit and inspection processes at the Chileka International Airport in Blantyre relating to the condition of that airport.

Operations to the airport were suspended on 18 January after it emerged that the state of the airport did not fully comply with conditions set out in its operating licence.

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SAA operates a three day weekly service between Johannesburg and Blantyre on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) notified SAA on Friday afternoon that it was satisfied with the measures taken to respond to the situation at the airport in Blantyre.

The airline encouraged customers who have enquiries to contact its call centre on: 011 978 1111 or 0861 606 606.

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“SAA will make the necessary decisions in response to demand and to clear any possible backlog as a result of the suspension of flights between Johannesburg and Blantyre,” SAA spokesperson Tlali Tlali said.

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