South African Airways (SAA) is expanding its international flight network by announcing the re-establishment of the route between its main base at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport and Perth, Australia. The route, which was suspended three… Continue reading "South African Airways relaunches Johannesburg-Perth route"
South African Airways has announced the resumption of its flights to Perth, Australia from Johannesburg. This resumption comes after a prolonged suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline has set a date of April… Continue reading "After Sao Paulo, South African Airways announces its return to Perth"
In a major development for African air travel, Kenya Airways and South African Airways have just announced a significant expansion of their codeshare agreement. This strategic initiative aims to inaugurate direct flights to key destinations… Continue reading "South African Airways and Kenya Airways strengthen their alliance"
In an innovative collaboration with Discovery and Investec, South African Airways (SAA) recently launched its all-new Premium Lounge at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. This exclusive space, designed to provide unparalleled comfort to travelers,… Continue reading "South African Airways opens its new Premium Lounge in Johannesburg"
South African Airways recently expanded its network by launching regular flights to Abidjan, Ivory Coast. This Ivorian metropolis thus becomes the twelfth international destination served by the South African carrier from its hub at OR… Continue reading "South African Airways spreads its wings between Johannesburg and Abidjan"
South African Airways is set to strengthen its domestic services by recently leasing two Boeing 737-800s from Sun Express. From 20 October 2023, these aircraft will operate between the major cities of Johannesburg, Cape Town… Continue reading "South African Airways: Rental of two aircraft to strengthen its domestic flight program"
South African Airways and LATAM are codeshared on the Johannesburg-Guarulhos route. The two airlines recently announced a codeshare agreement that will connect South Africa and Brazil with three weekly flights between Johannesburg and Guarulhos. This… Continue reading "South African Airways and LATAM share codes on Johannesburg-Guarulhos flight"
The Competition Tribunal has made an important decision regarding the future of South African Airways (SAA). On July 25, 2023, he authorized the sale of 51% of the airline to the Takatso Aviation consortium. However,… Continue reading "South African Airways: Crucial decision for the future of the national airline"
South African Airways (SAA) has announced that it will set up flights connecting Cape Town and Johannesburg to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Inaugurated flights are scheduled for October 23 and October 6. This move by the… Continue reading "South African Airways will serve Sao Paulo from two local airports"
South African Airways has been a state-owned airline in serious financial trouble since 2011. In an attempt to turn the company around, the South African government decided to place SAA under corporate rescue in 2019.… Continue reading "Air Transport: Towards the privatization of South African Airways"