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The Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (BARSA) represents the interests of its African and International members to government, airport operators and other stakeholders in the airline industry with the aim of facilitating and further developing a safe, efficient and viable aviation industry in South Africa.

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Our Members
BARSA members represent some of the top global airline brands that connect South Africa to world markets, both as a tourist and as well as an investment destination of choice. This makes BARSA a key role player in the development of South Africa’s aviation industry and air transport sector – and a strategic partner in growing the country’s economy, sustainable employment and skills.
BARSA provides the single concerted voice on policy and other matters in relation to government and other industry stakeholders.
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Proflight Zambia increases JNB flights
- October 30, 2020
- Admin
- Industry News
Proflight Zambia continued to conduct some operations (repatriation flights only) on the LUN-JNB route, during lockdown. Now that the borders have...

SA’s airline hub status under threat
- October 30, 2020
- Admin
- Industry News
Uncertainty over the current COVID-19 regulatory environment could see South Africa lose its strategic hub status. This warning came during a...

Investment drives Africa’s travel and tourism value chain
- October 23, 2020
- Admin
- Industry News
While Africa’s travel and tourism sector was full of opportunities and hope pre-COVID-19, the continent took a serious hit with the...