South African Airways

South African Airways (SAA) can offer more flights and destinations in Africa than any other airline. With convenient code-share flight connections from New Zealand, SAA offers connecting flights from Sydney* and Perth to Johannesburg. Flying with SAA via Australia is the quickest route to Africa.

SAA has the youngest fleet of any carrier in Africa along with the most extensive network on offer in that continent. SAA is also a member of the Star Alliance and can offer mileage credit to a number of partner airline frequent flyer programmes. SAA operates the A340-600 and A340-200 aircraft on its 'long-haul' routes. On flights within Africa, SAA uses the A320 and B737 aircraft.

*Sydney-Johannesburg flight is operated by Qantas Airways.

Business class

Seating

Enjoy a 73-inch seat pitch and lie-flat sleeper seats in Business Class on SAA long-haul flights.

Dining

To offer customers a fine dining experience SAA's menus are carefully designed to include the culinary delights from all the different countries SAA fly to.

Bar

SAA selects the finest South African wines to be served on board and in its lounges.

Entertainment

The Airbus A340-600 and A340-300 offer customers on international flights access to audio and video on demand systems that are available at every seat. Movies and other video or television choices are available on all South African Airways flights longer than three hours.

Economy class

Seating

33-inch seat pitch on all SAA long-haul aircraft.

Dining

A choice of two main courses accompanied by fine South African wine.

Entertainment

On board the A340-600 and A340-300 aircraft, on demand video is available at every seat. On the A340-200 aircraft, main screen movies are available.

Amenities

Pillows and blankets are available for all passengers.

Clubs, lounges & alliances

Clubs

Voyager is SAA's frequent flyer programme. It is free to join and offers a 2,500 mileage bonus to all new members. Flight credit can be accrued for SAA flights and a variety of partner airlines.

Lounges

You can enjoy access to the Baobab Premium Class Lounge at a number of airports in Africa.

Alliances

SAA is a member of the Star Alliance. As a member of this global airline alliance, SAA can offer benefits such as frequent flyer mileage credit and reciprocal lounge access with a variety of partner airlines. The Star Alliance also offers a variety of promotional Round-the-World airfares and regional airpasses.

The last word

Flying with SAA via Sydney is the quickest way to Africa!

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