British Airways’ South African carrier to keep flying amid probe

Comair, the South African operator of British Airways flights, won a court ruling to continue flying in the country amid a legal investigation into whether the company breaches airline foreign-ownership limits. The High Court of Pretoria granted an interdict to the carrier that ensures its license won’t be withdrawn by the Air Services Licensing Council before the probe is completed, Comair said Tuesday. The ASLC argues Comair isn’t compliant with a ruling that airlines can’t be more than 25% owned by international entities. Comair says it’s not in breach of the law. IAG owns an 11.5% stake in Comair, according to a spokeswoman. Bidvest Group, a South African operator of businesses ranging from food distribution to car rentals, owns a 26% stake. <br/>