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JOHANNESBURG – Confusion over cabin crew review led to the cancellation of an Emirates flight, according to King Shaka International Airport General Manager Terence Delomoney
Delomoney says the flight due to land in Durban on Monday was the only one affected.
Reports had suggested that Emirates canceled flights due to regulations published by the South African government earlier in the week.
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“I think the whole industry is getting used to the regulations and in this particular case and the regulation is how you review the crew and the regulations around that and obviously Emirates was supposed to fly to Durban today and there were challenges in how to comply with these regulations, taking into account that security is paramount, so we prefer to be safe and make sure we can comply, “he said.
Meanwhile, ministers are working to ensure Emirates returns to King Shaka International Airport.
“We are very positive with the discussions ministers are finalizing and we should have Emirates back, landing at King Shaka International Airport,” said KZN Economic Development MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube.
