After an engine fell out one of Nationwide Airlines boeing 747 airoplanes last year, on take-off from JHB, landing safely none-the-less, Nationwide was reportedly grounded but few people were pleasantly surprised when they reopened office and began running their planes on schedule.
Nationwide Airlines then released a press statement, at the end of February 2008, stating how excited they were to have partnered with African General Equity Group and that clients could look forward to fleet upgrades, employee share holdings and overall improvement of services. CEO of Nationwide, Vernon Bricknell, said that the staff had secure jobs within the company and his intention was to expand his network.
Then came the breaking news early this week, in one day, without any warning, that Nationwide closed all their offices before any press statements were issued leaving pre-booked national and international ticket sales up in arms, clients and staff of the company still do not know what the outcome is at this time? Whether monies will be refunded is a mystery but very disappointing for many. Infact I hope their tickets can be redeemed, afterall Nationwide is offering a service and if they cannot supply any service or feedback the client should be entitled to full refunding and tickets purchased with another service provider. Airlines are quick to charge you if YOU cancel a flight. BUT it looks like anything goes with Nationwide at this critical crisis time and they will only endevour to suite their needs alone.
Let us hope at least that they release a statement to committ to a decision for the sake of staff and pre-booked clients, if I was either of the above I would not be impressed, infact this type of standard is unacceptable and is setting a poor example to our country – no news is NOT good news as these actions have and will affect many peoples lives in a negative way – well, everything happens for good reasons too but my goodness… may it be a good reason that you missing that flight!