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Belgium's Sabena went bust. Swissair was to have rescued it but followed it into financial collapse. For Africa's business travellers and public servants, it's a disaster. Swissair, trying to rescue its famous flag from disgrace, offered Sabena passengers stranded in Africa one-way flights home for the giveaway price of US$180 (plus tax).

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Belgium, Swissai, France, British, Portugal, Gabon, Cameroon, Ethiopian, South African, Air France, Air Afrique

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