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Star Alliance and CATO Light Up The World In Inspirational NTIA Prize Draw

Star Alliance and the Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) are set to electrify this year’s AFTA National Travel Industry Awards by giving guests the chance to win journeys to eight inspirational destinations in a prize draw that will light up the world. Read more
Media Releases
July 2019

South African Airways awarded Best Airline Staff in Africa for the seventh time

South African Airways has been awarded the 2019 Skytrax Award for Best Airline Staff in Africa for the seventh time, reaffirming its vision to be the leading airline on the African continent. Read more
Media Releases
June 2019

SAA and ATS host top Queensland Agents to Kenya

South African Airways and African Travel Specialists recently hosted their top selling Queensland agents on an educational to Kenya. Read more
Media Releases
November 2018

Ugandan Children return to Australia for life changing surgery

The lives of three Ugandan children were changed forever last year when South African Airways (SAA) and codeshare partner, Virgin Australia, in partnership with Brisbane-based charity Droplets in a Stream (DIAS), flew them to Australia to receive life-changing surgery. Read more
Media Releases
November 2018

South African Airways go ‘Above and Beyond’ on long haul legroom

South African Airways have come in at number 3 on a list compiled by Condé Nast Traveler for ‘best legroom on long haul flights’ going ‘above and beyond’ the average with a generous seat pitch of 33.5 inches in economy class. Read more
Media Releases
October 2018

SA Express Resumes Service

South African Airways (SAA) has been advised that state owned airline, SA Express (SAX) has resumed operations effective Thursday 23 August 2018 after being grounded in May 2018. Read more
Media Releases
August 2018

South African Airways Release Mandela Day Celebration Airfare

The 18th of July 2018 would have been Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday. To celebrate and commemorate this remarkable man and his legacy, South African Airways (SAA) have announced a 3 day sale on flights to South Africa with all-inclusive airfares (to Johannesburg)... Read more
Media Releases
July 2018

SAA Now Offering Free Meal Deals On Mango Flights

Australian & New Zealand originating passengers travelling on an SAA ticket operated by the airline’s low-cost-carrier Mango, on flights within South Africa, can now take advantage of great value meal deals. Read more
Media Releases
January 2018

SAA And Mango Changing Flight Arrangements To Better Serve South African And International Markets

South African Airways (SAA) together with its low cost carrier Mango have revealed changes to flights schedules between key South African cities.  Read more
Media Releases
December 2017

SAA Launches Great Value “Young at Heart” Business Class Fares For Over 65’s to Africa

South African Airways has launched some great value business class fares for people aged 65 and over wanting to travel to Africa. Read more
Industry News
October 2017

South African Airways A Winner At World Airline Awards For 15 Consecutive Years

At this year’s World Airline Awards run by aviation experts Skytrax, the airline won the Best Staff Service award as part of the highly acclaimed international awards held at the Paris Air Show. SAA also managed to retain its 4-Star rating for the 15th year in a row.  Read more
Media Releases
June 2017

Traveller Airline Review: South African Airways, Business Class, Johannesburg To Perth

Traveller writer David Rood flies South African Airways, Business Class, from Johannesburg to Perth on their Airbus A340-600. Read more
Media Releases
June 2017