South African Airways
South African Airways (SAA) has been South Africa’s flag carrier since the 1930s. Over its nearly 90 years of history, the airline has grown from a small domestic carrier to a respected international full-service carrier operating some of aviation’s largest jets. After coming back from the edge of bankruptcy, the airline is looking to rebuild and launch itself from a position of stability. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)
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South African Airways
- IATA/ICAO Code
- SA/SAA
- Airline Type
- Full Service Carrier
- Hub(s)
- Johannesburg Airport
- Year Founded
- 1934
- Alliance
- Star Alliance
- CEO
- Thomas Kgokolo
- Country
- South Africa
A Welcome Return: What The Return Of South American Flights Means To Cape Town
South African Airways will launch its first intercontinental route with flights from Cape Town.
South African Airways To Resume Flights To São Paulo After Three Years
The airline will fly from Cape Town and Johannesburg to São Paulo Guarulhos.
South African Airways Takeover Gets Competition Commission Approval
The sale of South African Airways will go through if competition conditions are met.
South African Airways Seeks To Resume Long-Haul Flights With An Airbus A330
SAA will add six aircraft to its fleet and resume international destinations by the end of the year.
South African Airways Semi-Privatization Deal To Be Complete In 4 Months
A deal that has been extended over a long period may be finalized within four months.
More XWBs Inbound: Lufthansa To Lease Four Ex-LATAM Airbus A350s
Extra capacities are needed for the upcoming summer season.
Complicated Investigation: The Crash Of South African Airways Flight 406
Today marks the 56th anniversary of the accident.
South African Airways Unveils Plans For Airbus A350s
South African Airways will bring back the Airbus A350 to serve international destinations.
South African Airways Privatization At Risk Of Not Getting Regulator Approval
The deal could fall through due to fears of stifling competition.
South African Airways Will Get Another $55 Million Bailout
This is nowhere near what is needed to cover the historic debt of the airline.
Comesa To Treat Kenya Airways Partnership With South African Airways A Merger
The strategic partnership between the two will be considered a merger because of its effect on competition.
South African Airways Will Resume Malawi Flights Next Month
The flag carrier will resume flights to Malawi following an agreement with the High Commission.
Mango Airlines Sale May Have To Be Abandoned
Sale of the budget carrier hangs in the balance after Minister withholds approval.
FlySafair Boeing 737 Struck By SAA Airbus A320 After Tow Bar Broke
A South African Airways A320 veered into a FlySafair Boeing 737 while parking at Johannesburg Airport, rendering both planes inoperable.
New Opportunities: South African Airways Set To Begin 4 Routes
South African Airways will open four new routes and increase flight frequency to several others.
South African Airways Forced To Cut 20 Routes
The national carrier's international route network just got even smaller.
South Africa's SA Express Reportedly Set For Final Liquidation
The regional airline has failed to find a buyer before the deadline set by liquidators.
Could South African Airways Be In Danger Of License Suspension?
Two South African carriers recently ended operations. A suspension of the nation's flag carrier would be another blow to South African aviation.