1time Airline to suspend all operations and all flights grounded with immediate effect.

1time Airline to suspend all operations and all flights grounded with immediate effect.

The aircraft carrier 1time, which main base was O.R. Tambo International airport has stopped all operations since 2nd November 2012. The airline started flying on 25 February 2004, with three daily return flights between OR Tambo International Airport and Cape Town International Airport.

1time ceased operations and filed for liquidation on 2 November 2012, cancelling all flights and stranding hundreds of passengers, after a final meeting with shareholders. The airline's final flight was at 15:00 on the day it was liquidated. The airline later issued the following statement on its 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."

If you have any scheduled tickets or you need to change your flight make sure you change your parking reservation as well. Changing your booking is easy and free up until 24 hours before your reservation time.

Visit Airport Parking Site and the for O.R. Tambo Airport Parking to amend or cancel your parking reservation for your convenience.
This will also affect people flying from Cape Town Airport, but do not be frustrated, we have it covered for you with our oustanding service at Cape Town International Airport.