Kurt Hofmann has been writing on the airline industry for 25 years. He appears frequently on Austrian, Swiss and German television and broadcasting channels to discuss issues affecting commercial aviation.
Icelandair returned to profitability in 2023, increased flight schedules for the summer 2024 season by 11% and plans to invest in slots at major airports.
South Africa's government gave up a stake in the flag carrier in 2021 after it added debt and went into bankruptcy, but the airline has been in rebuild mode.
