Business Class Travel Is Booming In South Africa
Business travel in South Africa is booming, with travel numbers exceeding those of 2019, seemingly counter to remote-meeting expectations, writes BONNIE SMITH, GM of a business travel agency . Business travel in South Africa is booming with travel numbers exceeding those of 2019. There is one remarkable change though: it seems like South African corporates are increasingly insisting on travelling in style with business class bookings far surpassing 2019 numbers. This return to the front of the plane might be a boon for airlines, but it also raises several questions. Why has preference shifted to business class? Is it limited to the C-suite? Is it sustainable? What’s the business impact? A recent report by a well-known business travel agency addressed these questions. As business travel is becoming more intentional and considered, it’s often only the higher tiers of the company travelling. This goes against early predictions, which expected C-level execs to remain in their