Mango confirm loss of cabin pressure on Joburg to Durban flight

[WATCH] Mango confirm loss of cabin pressure on Joburg to Durban flight

Mango Airlines have confirmed a loss of cabin pressure during a flight from Johannesburg to Durban on Monday afternoon.


Mango airlines plane taxi on runway. stock photo
The Air Services Licensing Council has suspended low-cost carrier Mango's licences. Image/iStock

The aircraft will now undergo technical investigations, the airline said.


“Mango can confirm that flight JE251 from Johannesburg to Durban experienced a depressurisation incident during the flight. The aircraft landed safely and the crew disembarked passengers accordingly,” a post on their Twitter account read.


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“We have referred the aircraft for further technical investigation and we will communicate further once the investigation is concluded. We continue to cooperate with authorities on this investigation and any other pertinent matters.”

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