5.1.1 Financial performance SAA made a profit of R795 million before tax and the subsidiaries had the following achievements: . Mango made a profit of R500 000 and obtained its fifth aircraft. . SAA Technical made a profit of R63.5 million and had started a major business improvement programme. . Air Chef made a profit of R2 million and instituted a turnaround plan focusing on increasing third-party business. . SA Travel Centre renewed focus on providing greater sales support for