Simple Flying - South African Airways

Analysis: Why the Last Few Years Have Been So Turbulent For South African Airways

Tatenda Karuwa — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:45:12 GMT

South African Airways, once one of the leading carriers in the world, has undergone significant transformation over the last ten years. After the turn of the last decade, the airline began recording massive losses, reducing its fleet, and suspending multiple routes.

South African Airways’ Returning Johannesburg-Perth Route: Does It Make Sense?

James Pearson — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:00:11 GMT

South African Airways (SAA) is resuming its long-served Johannesburg-Perth route in April. It follows Qantas ending the seasonal route in March 2023. When combined with Qantas between Sydney and Johannesburg, all routes operational in 2019 will be served again, although not with the same number of flights.

South African Airways Relaunches Johannesburg To Perth Flights

Michael Doran — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 09:40:14 GMT

The post-pandemic era is seeing airlines open plenty of new routes and resuming some old favorites, such as South African Airways announcing the return of flights between Johannesburg and Perth, Western Australia. Today, Perth Airport announced the route will recommence on April 28, 2024, with bookings now open.

The Airlines Operating The Airbus A340 This Month

Molly Russell — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:43:05 GMT

Of the 377 Airbus A340 delivered to airlines between 1991 and 2012, just 70 are active as of January 2024. Excluding charter and lease carriers, eight airlines continue to operate the quadjet in scheduled passenger operations across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

South African Airways & SunExpress To Expand Boeing 737 Deal

Tatenda Karuwa — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:01:17 GMT

South African Airways (SAA) and SunExpress will expand their current partnership, which will see the Antalya-based airline provide more aircraft to South Africa's national carrier in the 2024/25 financial year. Additionally, the two companies will continue to explore other opportunities to strengthen their relationship.

South Africa's Busy December: The Top Airlines & Routes

Tatenda Karuwa — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:00:47 GMT

The festive season comes with a significant increase in passenger traffic, with many airlines and airports witnessing some of their busiest schedules of the year. The situation is no different in South Africa as the Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) is in its peak season, from October 2023 to March 2024.

South African Airways Is Giving Free Tickets For Kids But There's A Catch

Tatenda Karuwa — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:19:46 GMT

With the festive season finally upon us and passengers preparing their holiday travels, South African Airways (SAA) is offering an exclusive promotion to allow children to travel for free throughout December and January. This gives families a unique opportunity to save on flights to and from Johannesburg, Cape Town, or Durban.

South African Airways Suspends All Flights To Malawi

Tatenda Karuwa — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:30:11 GMT

South African Airways (SAA) will suspend all flights between South Africa and Malawi from November 30, 2023, citing economic challenges currently faced in the Southern African country. This comes about eight months after the service was launched. Meanwhile, another South African airline recently announced plans to increase frequencies between the two destinations.

South African Airways Boosts December Airbus A340 Schedule

Luke Bodell — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:07:42 GMT

South African Airways (SAA) will ramp up A340 flights next month despite the type's imminent retirement. The carrier has just a single A340-300 remaining in service.

South African Airways Launches Abidjan Flights & Opens New Johannesburg Lounge

Tatenda Karuwa — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:01:16 GMT

South African Airways has commenced scheduled flights to Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, marking the inauguration of its 12th international destination. Separately, the carrier has also announced the opening of its new international lounge at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), partnering with local firms to offer guests a modern and more comfortable space to relax.