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South African Airways Reservations & Overview

From Johannesburg, South African Airways hub, the national carrier of South Africa flies to over thirty-five places across Africa, Asia, Australia, North and also South America, The Middle East.

Starting from the fight in February 1934 of South African Airways, they welcomed the world to the culture of South Africa by showing off the warm and also cozy generous heart of the country and its people.

Currently and finally, they become a global airline and became Africa’s first 4-star airline. However, it has been built with words to excellence and embracing innovation.

Moreover, becoming the best airline in Africa does not happen in one day. They have more than eighty years of dedication and innovation to draw on.

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Airline alliance airlines and codeshare programs, fleet

Alliance

Firstly, South African Airways is the member in the Star Alliance. However, Star Alliance formed in 1977 by Air Canada. Since then, the group has grown up to 28 airlines. Moreover, the group comply with industries highest standards of customer service in terms of security, infrastructure, and technic

Codeshare

It has a codeshare program with around 26 airlines that comply with industry standards and also the highest in following protocols and security aspects.

• Africa World Airlines
• Lufthansa
• Scandinavian Airlines
• Air China
• Ethiopian Airlines
• JetBlue
• RwandAir
• All Nippon Airways
• Air Mauritius
• TAP Air Portugal
• EgyptAir
• Air New Zealand
• Swiss International Air Lines
• Air Seychelles
• Emirates
• Air Canada
• Virgin Australia
• TAAG Angola Airlines
• Etihad Airways
• LAM Mozambique Airlines
• Asiana Airlines
• Mango
• Airlink
• Singapore Airlines
• United Airlines

Fleet

The airlines significantly increased their fleet matrix since its inception. However, it has become the topmost carrier in the airline industry. In addition, below mentioned is the list of the fleet matrix.

Aircraft Type	Total
Airbus A300	9
Airbus A319	11
Airbus A320	19
Airbus A330	16
Airbus A340	23
Airbus A350 XWB	4
Boeing 737	53
Boeing 747	28
Boeing 767	3

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Airline destinations and hub airports

Firstly, South African Airways hub, the national carrier of South Africa airlines serve across thirty-five places across Africa.

• Asia
• Australia
• North America
• South America
• The Middle East

International Destinations

• Singapore
• Hong Kong
• Abu Dhabi
• Frankfurt
• London
• Antananarivo
• Washington
• Dubai
• Sao Paulo
• Zurich

Domestic / Local

• Luanda
• Beira
• Abidjan
• Maputo
• Accra
• Livingstone
• Abuja (from Jan 2016)
• Lubumbashi
• Addis Ababa
• Lusaka
• Maseru
• Maun

Domestic

• Nelspruit/Kruger
• Pietermartizburg
• Kimberley, Maseru
• Bloemfontein
• George, Hoedspruit
• Phalaborwa
• Polokwane
• Port Elizabeth
• Cape Town
• Durban, East London
• Johannesburg
• Richard's Bay
• Umtata Upington

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South African Airways booking 

Firstly, South African Airways currently has only two classes. The business class and the economy class, however with no first or premium economy seating on board.

Economy Class

Economy class offers more legroom space compare with other airlines which are purely for the passenger’s safety and comfort. the handy kit comes with socks, eyeshades, and toothbrushes and toothpaste will be provided to the passengers during the journey.

However, slim-line seats design to facilitate more space and legroom for the passengers. Moreover, in-flight on-demand entertainment is additional factor in the class. Moveable headrests also create more comfort zone to the passengers.

At South African Airways, they don't believe in traveling just going one place to another instead of this they treat traveling should be a pleasure for the whole family, so parents are welcome to pre-order meals for children and babies and pre-book a baby bassinet if necessary.

They also offer a fun activity pack for kids.

However, for people traveling with a wheelchair or small children, you’re welcome to use the larger lavatory in the middle of Economy Class.

Business class

The impressive look and feel of business class for sure enlighten the passenger’s comfort and also the mood. Moreover, an award-winning model of flat bedded seats gives more comfort to the passengers. In addition, passenger’s security and safety are of utmost priority. They are also fitted with flatbeds in a 2-2-2 configuration with a seventy-three-inch pitch.

For entertainment purposes, noise cancellation headsets, individual aisle access, and personal stowage are major facilities offering. legroom space is more than usual and individual USB sockets for laptop or mobile phone charging.  Quite a luxury menu and also a variety of wine flavors are specially meant for the class.

Sleeping on a finest leather fabric bed allows you to bend complete 180° degrees give a good sleep even on the move. Soft pillows cushion gives the most comfortable experience throughout the sleep time without any disturbances.

Advanced technology equipped headsets with noise cancellation technology improves the quality of sleep and business class experience.

Seat to seat privacy made an utmost priority for the passengers. Additional comforts and exclusive services are meant for passengers to feel the top service and travel experience. Innovation and technology merged in business class.

The short-haul flight services

From the entry to the flight, passengers can experience special treatment and service as well—the most comfortable journey with the highest priority for the safety aspects preferred by the airlines. Business-class however fully designed exclusive suite kind. Great space for more comfort and utmost care for the passengers. More legroom, entire space for each passenger and hassle-free service on time are core factors.

The ambiance of the business class is simply world-class.

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In-flight Entertainment

However, their entertainment system is stocked with a variety of movies, TV shows and the games.

The lounges of South African Airways also are LEGIT. You will get an opportunity to do some serious lounging during your flight with South African Airways. However, you loved the lounge where you could sit with mimosas and watch all the different planes take-off. When you land in Johannesburg for the first time, you can spend some time in the South African Airways domestic Lounge.

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In-flight food menu and meal or beverages

You will get an awesome collection of cuisines and also a lot of drinks and beverages The cuisine of South African Airways is delicious and they have a great wine choice. South African Airways introduced a variety of menu course for the Business class and Economy class as well this summer.

Dishes include smoked Scottish Loch Fyne salmon is one of the special in main course meal for the business class. Apart from this, there is a large variety of food course prepared for the business and economy as well. All have to do is just go with the options and choice available in the menu and enjoy unlimited tasty food.

Moreover an awesome collection of cuisines and a lot of drinks and beverages.

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Frequent flyer programs

The passengers of South African Airways are getting rewards that they can use their miles to redeem different travel vouchers through SAA Voyager Loyalty program.

This program also offers a variety of tiers like Blue, Silver, Gold and Platinum, and lifetime platinum. Accordingly, the benefits will vary. The passengers can also use the points to purchase flights and other services. You can also enjoy the airport lounge facility and other privileges

South African Airways Route Map

Where does South African Airways fly to? It flies to and from many destinations in and around South Africa. You also have chances that South African Airways has a route that you may choose near to you!