Nationwide Airlines

Nationwide Airlines was a South African private carrier that operated scheduled domestic and regional services, positioning itself as an affordable alternative to the state-owned South African Airways. Founded in the 1990s, the airline grew to serve several key South African cities and neighboring destinations. The airline operated primarily from Johannesburg and Cape Town, offering competitive fares on high-demand domestic routes. It targeted both leisure and budget-conscious business travelers seeking alternatives to the dominant national carrier. Nationwide Airlines ceased operations in April 2008 following financial difficulties and the inability to secure sufficient funding to continue flights, leaving passengers stranded and marking the end of its roughly decade-long service.