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By Chinelo Obogo
South African Airways (SAA) has commenced the global celebration of its 90th anniversary with its Lagos office in Nigeria hosting a movie reception and get-together for its leading travel agents.
Earlier, the airline’s Chief Executive Officer, Prof. John Lamola said; “It is no secret that as part of South Africa’s history SAA has had more than its fair share of challenges and of course, some tantalising triumphs to be proud of. Throughout the month of February, we will celebrate and reflect on this heritage as we commit to take the story of SAA as the leading world-class African airline forward.”
Country Manager of the airline in Lagos, Mrs. Kemi Leke-Bamtefa said; “Today, we are kicking off celebrations of the airline’s remarkable journey in the past 90 years by recognising the brilliant contributions of the travel agents whose outstanding efforts have helped us in no small way to be as successful as we are today. They are at the center of our celebrations and we thank them for being the wind underneath our wings.”
Sharing her experience with SAA, a travel agent, Mrs. Abosede Yusuf, said; “I have been in business for the past 10 years and I have been doing travels all along and SAA has been so supportive and I give kudos to their staff. Each time we have issues they come around and they help us out which makes it easier for us to make their sales. I pray they continue to grow in the business and urge them not to forget to do us better as agents in terms of commission and other benefits.”
Giving further credence to the service excellence of the airline over the years, another travel agent, Ms. Surline Isiagu said; “We’ve been in existence for about five years and ever since we’ve been partnering with SAA. As a matter of fact SAA is one of the supportive airlines that we partner with and as they are celebrating their 90th anniversary, I pray that they continue growing in fleet, in destinations and that their business will continue to blossom.”
