South African Airways targets 80,000 passengers at Brazil’s ABAV Expo 2026
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- South African Airways showcased its renewed focus on the Brazilian market at the ABAV Expo 2026, emphasizing connections to African destinations, Indian Ocean islands and Australia.
- The carrier set a goal of transporting more than 80,000 passengers with an annual growth rate of 12‑15%, highlighting demand from travelers aged 60 and over seeking new experiences and maintaining regular meetings with its top 15 sales partners.
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The projected passenger increase could boost traffic between Brazil and Africa, offering airlines and travel sellers new revenue opportunities on intercontinental routes.
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