(1)Is the codeshare agreement between SA Airways (SAA) and Etihad Airways commercially viable; if so, (a) how, (b) what assurance can SAA provide that this route will not run at a loss at any time, (c) on what business case was this decision grounded and (d) were any political and socio-economic factors taken into consideration when this decision was taken;
(2) what is the status of the negotiations between SAA and Air China with regard to equity stakes;
(3) are there any negotiations taking place between SAA and other carriers with regard to equity stakes; if so, what (a) are the relevant details and (b) is the status of the specified negotiations?