South African Airways News
South African Airways (SAA) will suspend service to Malawi Effective November 30th
South African Airways (SAA) will suspend service to Malawi (Lilongwe and Blantyre), due to the recent economic challenges in Malawi.
South African Airways Unveils Premium Lounge Upgrade at OR Tambo International Airport
South African Airways (SAA) celebrates the opening of its new international lounge at OR Tambo International Airport, showcasing its commitment to delivering exceptional services to customers both in-flight and on the ground. The newly upgraded airport lounge, named “The Lounge,” is part of a broader renovation plan that will cover all lounges operated by SAA, including the First-Class Platinum lounge at OR Tambo International, slated for early 2024.
South African Airways Teams Up with SunExpress for Fleet Support During High Demand Period
South African Airways (SAA) and SunExpress, have entered into a damp lease agreement that will allow SAA to operate a schedule utilising two SunExpress aircraft for a six-month period, commencing mid-October 2023. The first of the 2 aircraft was received yesterday.
The SAA codeshare on Lufthansa is now open for sale.
South African Airways (SAA) customers can now fly to Frankfurt and connect to a host of European destinations thanks to a new codeshare agreement between Lufthansa Airlines and SAA. The SAA codeshare on Lufthansa is now open for sale.
South African Airways given the green light for a significant expansion of its fleet
South African Airways is pleased to announce that it has been given the green light for a significant expansion of its fleet to pave the way for the national carrier to relaunch international routes and increase seat capacity for its regional and domestic destinations.
South African Airways (SAA) is aware of the planned national shutdown protest action on 20 March
South African Airways (SAA) is aware of the planned national shutdown protest action on 20 March 2023.
South African Airways (SAA) welcomes R 1 billion towards historical debt
South African Airways (SAA) welcomes the announcement by Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, of a R 1 billion allocation to settle a portion of the outstanding obligations on the implementation of SAA’s 2020 Business Rescue Plan.
South African Airways (SAA) marks its relaunch to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
The airline first commenced services to Victoria Falls in the year 2000 and returning to this route, the seventh wonder of the world was met with much excitement, celebration and ceremonial gesticulation by the community, stakeholders as well as government of Zimbabwe.
South African Airways (SAA), relaunches its route to Namibia
South African Airways (SAA), relaunched its route to Namibia last week with fanfare at Hosea Kutako International Airport, Windhoek in Namibia.
South African Airways (SAA) introduces new routes just in time for the festive season.
South African Airways (SAA) introduces new routes just in time for the festive season. The airline commences services to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, Windhoek in Namibia, and a special schedule for Ggeberha from Johannesburg, OR Tambo International Airport.
SAA adding more capacity
As the peak holiday season approaches, SAA is bringing into service an additional three (3) A320 aircraft, bringing the total number of A320s to 5 aircraft to support the high-capacity demand. The first of these was delivered on 25th September 2022 and the rest will be delivered every month from thence.
South African Airways is not losing its route rights
South African Airways (SAA) assures its customers that the airline is not losing its route rights. SAA continues to operate its current network and schedule with 6 regional and 3 domestic destinations. Currently, the airline has deployed additional capacity on the Cape Town route to meet demand and we have increased the aircraft size on the Harare route.