KIAS

KIAS Airways (CTSE: KIS) is the flag carrier of the Cape and its largest airline by fleet size, passengers served, and international destinations. Founded in 1932, the airline began as a regional airline, connecting Kimberley with other cities in the Cape. By 1939, the airline expanded operations to South Africa, Bechuanaland, and Southern Rhodesia. The KIAS name comes from KIAS an acronym for its original name, "Kimberley International Air Systems".

The main hub for KIAS is located at Cape Town International Airport in Cape Town. Secondary hubs are located at Port Elizabeth Airport, East London International Airport, and Kimberley - Northern Cape International Airport. The airline's subsidary, KIAS Konnection serves both domestic and international regional routes. KIAS has been a member of the SkyTeam airline alliance since 2004, becoming the first African airline to join a major airline alliance.