SAA suspends all international operations until 31-May-2020

South African Airways (SAA) announced (20-Mar-2020) the suspension of all international operations until 31-May-2020, following a travel ban issued by the South African Government that stipulated: "Disembarkation of foreign nationals from the high-risk countries [for coronavirus] is suspended on airports upon arrival". However, the regulations also stated embarkation and disembarkation would be allowed under the following circumstances:

• Disembarkation of returning South African citizens and permanent residents;
• Embarkation of departing foreign nationals and disembarkation of a declared medical emergency;
• Foreign nationals who are approved by port health services;
• Crew from high risk countries, provided they are subject to medical screening and quarantined for 21 days upon landing. [more - original PR]