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South African carrier grounds flights after running out of funds

An aircraft from South African low-cost airline Kulula, owned by Comair, takes off from Cape Town International airport September 15, 2015 [File: Mike Hutchings/Reuters]

Comair, the South African operator of British Airways flights, has grounded all of its planes after running out of funds, the company said.

The carrier, which is under administration, also operates budget airline Kulula. Those planes are also grounded, with ticket sales for both airlines suspended.

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