Originally Posted by
mizzou miles
With DL launching ATL-JNB nonstop (eliminating the now painful stop in DKR) this summer, I dont see how MIA-XXX-JNB would be competitive for connecting traffic
In general, U.S.-South Africa is high fare, but it is still price sensitive because it is a lot of tourist traffic. It is not as a big a disadvantage as it would be in other markets, though I agree it is a disadvantage nonetheless.
I think it is important for AA to get a foothold in Africa ASAP, even it means starting off in a weaker position.
And I just thought that if AA did launch it via REC, just think of all that World Cup traffic! I know, it's only a short event, but still, a nice revenue boost.
Though South Africa rumors have come and gone since 2000. I'll believe it when I see it.
SAA already operates IAD-JNB nonstop as well with great UA connections....
Flight only operates IAD-JNB non-stop; other direction is JNB-DKR-IAD. During the summer, it stops in DKR both ways.