. The entity has a low yield and the average fares are unable to cover the cost of running the airline; . The international airlines operating in domestic routes have an adverse impact on SAA, as most countries do not allow international airlines to operate in their domestic routes; . The entity needs more competitive routes; . The charges of ACSA are exorbitant and have an adverse effect on the airline; . SAA has not achieved 48% of the key performance targets; and . The entity has an unstable governance environment with the absence of a Group CEO; and with both acting Group CEO and acting board Chairperson.