Skywise Launch on Hold

 According to Tourism Update, Skywise, the South African low-cost airline established by the ex-founders of 1time, has had to delay its initial launch date, due to a request from the Department of Transport for additional information.
The airline did not receive its Air Service Licence last month as hoped.
The Department of Tourism told Tourism Update that once Skywise submits the additional documents, they would not have to wait until the next ASLC meeting for a decision to be made, but that the council will sort it out as soon as possible.
 Skywise originally earmarked 1 March as its launch date, but that date is no longer attainable. "The beginning of March was our target date, with the assumption of being issued an ASL at the beginning of the year. As soon as the ASL is hanging on our wall, we will set another target launch date," said Skywise co-founder, Rodney James.
 Skywise has already recruited management staff and office space in Cape Town, as well as finalised its branding, although the rest of the team will be recruited once the launch date is confirmed.