Summit Looks At Improved Technology For Airlines And Passengers In Sa

The Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa BARSA and several stakeholders in the aviation sector have committed to grow and improve the industry in South Africa.

This follows appeals from various industry leaders for the expedited digitalisation of regulations to ensure the smooth movement of both airlines and passengers within the country as it prepares to host the G20 Summit later this year. These appeals were made during the 2025 BARSA Summit at the Skukuza Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga.

The BARSA summit served as a platform for leaders in the aviation industry, airline companies and policymakers to collaborate on strategies to advance the sector in the country.

The goal is to maximize its role as a key driver of the nations economy and tourism. Chief Commercial Officer at South Africa Airways, Tebogo Tsimane says the summit has come at the right time.

"It is knowledge sharing in areas where we are not necessarily competing with one another on. We are all affected equally. So, inviting economist to come and talk to us, to invite other stakeholders in the space of aviation fuel, safety regulation so that as we plan our next move as airlines, we are well informed about what is it that will actually become an impediment to our plans and what we can actually take advantage of to improve our operation."