Airports Company South Africa has confirmed that it has suspended Air Zimbabwe from using its airports because of outstanding payments.
The suspension became effective from Tuesday 22 October 2019.
"As a cash client, Air Zimbabwe is required to settle on each Monday the amounts owing for landing fees, parking fees and the passenger service charge for its weekly flights, as well as an amount towards settling arrears on its account," Acsa said in a statement.
"Air Zimbabwe has not adhered to the cash basis terms for using airports owned by Airports Company South Africa."
Acsa said it had written to Air Zimbabwe on 18 October informing the airline "that it will not be allowed to depart from any of Airports Company South Africa’s nine airports and that the prohibition will remain in place until outstanding amounts are settled".
Airports Company South Africa regrets that this decision became necessary.
"The suspension of an airline takes place only after considerable engagement with an airline’s management."
