South African airline Airlink defends dramatic stadium flyover
- Published on 31/08/2026 - 16:59 GMT+2 A South African airline has defended a low-level flying stunt over a packed-out rugby stadium in Cape Town on the weekend.
- Two Airlink-operated jets soared just above city's DHL Stadium ahead of a test match between South Africa and New Zealand, prompting cheers from the reported crowd of more than 50,000 below.
- According to flight-tracking firm Flightradar24, the lead aircraft flew roughly just 41 to 46 feet above the roof of the stadium.
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- Published on 31/08/2026 - 16:59 GMT+2 A South African airline has defended a low-level flying stunt over a packed-out rugby stadium in Cape Town on the weekend.
- Two Airlink-operated jets soared just above city's DHL Stadium ahead of a test match between South Africa and New Zealand, prompting cheers from the reported crowd of more than 50,000 below.
- According to flight-tracking firm Flightradar24, the lead aircraft flew roughly just 41 to 46 feet above the roof of the stadium.
Sources: Euronews