1Time of South Africa seems to have not weathered the current financial storm, and as of 2nd November, the airline has been grounded – and it to be liquidated. On the remains of 1times web site
1time Airline has applied for business liquidation (02.11.2012) and that all of its operations have been grounded with immediate effect.
The business rescue practitioner has advised that there are no reasonable prospects of survival as a potential financier notified us this afternoon that they are no longer able to invest in our airline. It is therefore with the utmost regret, disappointment and heartfelt disbelief that we have to file for liquidation, which means the end of a dream and an era for all of us.
“I sincerely thank our employees who worked so hard over the years to drive 1time.s business, the travel trade who have been steadfast in their support, and our passengers who carried and maintained 1time during our most difficult and trying financial times, your loyalty is appreciated.
Although 1time ceases to exist, the airline that we.ve built up through blood, sweat, tears and undeniable passion, will live on in the hearts of our passengers and also our competitors, who know that they have lost a formidable and world-class player in the low cost market.”
Blacky Komani (1time Group CEO)1time’s Business Rescue practitioners will be in contact with creditors and future passengers to finalise all outstanding matters.
As a result, after the last flight 1time operated at 15:00 on 02/11/2012 – the airline is now grounded.
Stranded 1Time passengers are in the worst situation, with 1Time unable to assist, and South African Airlines/Mango Airlines currently not offering emergency fares.
1Time operated a mix of McDonald Douglas MD-80’s in different models:
- 3 x MD-82
- 5 x MD-83
- 3 x MD-87
It’s always sad for an airline to go under – both for the employees and for those who are stranded by the grounding. Once again, we’re at that point again where money is the final dictator of if an airline can run.
