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Unfortunately, Nationwide Airlines has ceased operations.

Unfortunately, in 2008, Nationwide Airlines ceased flying operations.

About Nationwide Airlines

Founded in 1995, Nationwide Airlines was a South African airline that operated scheduled domestic and international services across the rest of Africa and to parts of Europe. Nationwide Airlines originally operated a charter airline but by the end of 1995, began scheduled flights across South Africa.

In 2003, Nationwide Airlines launched its first international service and rolled out several others shortly after, with services to the likes of Livingstone and even as far as London. Nationwide Airlines had plans to launch international services to Munich, Beijing and Shanghai, however, these plans never came to fruition.

In 2008, the airline ceased all operations after financial difficulties in the years prior.

Destinations

Nationwide Airlines flew the following destinations at the time that it ended services:

Domestic Destinations

  • Cape Town
  • Durban
  • George
  • Johannesburg
  • Kruger Park
  • Port Elizabeth

International Destinations

  • London

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At the time that it ceased operations, Nationwide Airlines had a fleet size of 17 aircraft — all manufactured by Boeing. Nationwide Airlines operated a mix of Boeing 727-299, 737-200, 737-500 and 767-300ER aircraft.