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| Brief information | |
| IATA-Code | SA |
|---|---|
| Seat | Kempton Park, South Africa |
| Passenger volume | 10 million |
| aims | approx. 50 domestically and worldwide |
| alliance | Star Alliance |
| Internet | www.flysaa.com |
South African Airways (short SAA) is the largest airline South Africa and the only one in the country that also offers flights to other continents. Almost every year the airline is named the best airline in Africa.
history
fleet
SAA has renewed large parts of its fleet in recent years and the average age of the aircraft is currently around 6 years.
| Aircraft type | number | Seats business | Business seat pitch | Seat economy | Economy seat pitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A319 | 11 | 25 | 89-91 cm | 95 | 79-81 cm |
| Airbus A340-200 | 6 | 24 | 185 cm (lie-flat seat) | 226 | 79-81 cm |
| Airbus A340-300 | 6 | 24 | 185 cm (lie-flat seat) | 215 | 83-86 cm |
| Airbus A340-600 | 9 | 24 | 185 cm (lie-flat seat) | 275 | 83-86 cm |
| Boeing 737-800 | 17 | 32 | 91 cm | 125 | 79-81 cm |
On flights where SAA is with the two regional airlines South African Express and Airlink works together, smaller aircraft are used that have around 30-90 seats. Depending on the route, modern propeller planes or regional jets are used. Both airlines used to be owned by SAA, but due to deregulation measures, Airlink became independent, although there is still close cooperation with the former parent company today.
Alliances
SAA has been a member of the aviation alliance since 2006 Star Alliance, among other things Lufthansa, Swiss and Austrian Airlines belong. As a result of this membership, there is a very good link between destinations in German-speaking countries and in southern Africa, as the flight plans of the various companies are coordinated here. SAA also works with Emirates from Dubai and El Al from Israel together.
In order to be able to fly to smaller airports on domestic flights and in neighboring countries, SAA works with the two regional airlines South African Express and Airlink together, both of which fly under SAA flight numbers.
Route network and hubs
The largest hub of SAA is the airport O.R. Tambo International in Johannesburg. This is where the airline's largest base is located and most of the flight connections are from here. One focus point is still Cape Town, from where the airline offers flights to Namibia and London and ranks third in the route network Durban.
Classes of carriage
SAA offers two classes on all flights - Economy and Business Class.
Lounges
Frequent flyer program
The SAA frequent flyer program is called "Voyager" and is compatible with the programs of the Star Alliance partners. For example, Miles and More customers can also collect and redeem miles here. Distance miles usually apply, at least half of the flight miles covered are received.
Check in
Booking options
Web links
- official website, also available in German
