South African Airways News Page 5
New chief executive for South African Airways
South African Airways has announced Monwabisi Kalawe will take over as chief executive officer. This comes after the deputy prime minister’s challenge to the SAA board of directors to continue to focus on improving SAA’s governance.
South African Airways launches new online training scheme
South African Airways UK has launched its first ever Online Travel Training programme to educate UK agents about the national airline and increase knowledge on the on-board product. The comprehensive course will be available for all agents to access and includes details on several new innovations from South African Airways, including the recently launched mobile check-in app.
UK exposure boosts South African Airways
South African Airways Extreme Fares campaign has seen record 2013 figures for the airline in the UK, with revenue up 70 per cent year-on-year across some channels. The unprecedented growth in January bookings follows the recent launch of South African Airways’ targeted winter adventure travel marketing campaign.
New code share deal for Air Canada and South African Airways
South African Airways and Air Canada have signed a code share agreement that will make it substantially easier for customers to travel between South Africa and Canada. With immediate effect, customers connecting between the carriers in London will be able to book a single itinerary and make seamless connections.
South African Airways brings Springboks to London
Members of the South African national rugby team – the Springboks – have joined South African Airways in London for a celebration ahead of the clash with England at the weekend. Top players from the side joined airline officials at the South African High Commission after travelling with the carrier earlier.
SAA welcomes the South African Paralympics team to London 2012
This morning saw the arrival of the South African Paralympics team into London, flown into Heathrow by South African Airways (SAA).
South African Airways appoints UK PR agency
South African Airways (SAA) has appointed London-based PR and representation agency Black Diamond to act as its agency of record in the UK as the airline seeks to promote its direct route from London Heathrow to Johannesburg.
South African Airways cuts London-Cape Town route
South African Airways has announced that all passengers travelling from London to Cape Town will now fly via its hub in Johannesburg – OR Tambo International Airport. The route change will commence effective August 15th for flights from Cape Town, with all passengers flying to London via Johannesburg.
Travelport expands in South Africa
Travelport has concluded an agreement with South African Airways (SAA) to acquire Galileo Southern Africa, the GDS distribution arm which the airline has been operating in the region for the past 20 years.
South African Airways introduces non-stop flights to Beijing, China
South African Airways will start flying non-stop to Beijing, China, for the first time in the history of the airline, from January next year.
South African Airways to offer direct flights to Beijing
South African Airways will start flying non-stop to Beijing, China, for the first time from January 2012. South African Airways is considered Africa’s Leading Airline by the prestigious World Travel Awards.
Sabre Travel Network expands with South African Airways deal
South African Airways has signed a multi-year distribution agreement with global technology company Sabre Travel Network. The agreement provides Sabre travel agencies and corporations in South Africa and around the world with access to South African’s full range of fares, schedules and availability including published fares sold through the airline’s own website and reservations offices.