30 August 2022

SA Express confirms that all of its operations resumed from midday 30 August 2019.  

23 August 2022

South African Airways (SAA) operations to Blantyre, Malawi, remains affected by maintenance and upgrade work at the Chileka International Airport in Blantyre.

23 August 2022

SAA advises customers that we have been notified of the closure of the main runway at the Blantyre airport (Chileka International Airport) in Malawi. The main runway will be closed between 24 April through to 31 October 2019. It is anticipated that the runway will be open from the 1st of November 2019. 

15 August 2022

South African Airways were delighted to partner with the Experience Africa Awards in London.

01 July 2022

SAA will supplement its existing long-haul fleet with new Airbus A350-900 aircraft, which are modern, twin-engine, and wide-body aircraft. The aircraft will operate on one of SAA’s ultra-long haul routes between Johannesburg and New York’s JFK International Airport, replacing the A340-600 aircraft on this route and will still be operated on a nonstop basis.

20 June 2022

SAA has claimed the Skytrax award for Best Airline Staff Service in Africa for the seventh time, reaffirming its vision as the leading airline on the African continent.

20 June 2022

Group Chief Executive Officer (Acting) Ms Zuks Ramasia on winning the 2019 Skytrax Award for Best Airline Staff in Africa.

07 June 2022

The Board of South African Airways (SAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Zuks Ramasia as the Acting Chief Executive Officer for SAA as of Monday, 10 June 2019.

03 June 2022

Star Alliance today announced the plans for THAI Smile Airways to become the next Connecting Partner in its global network.

03 June 2022

The Board of South African Airways (SAA) has accepted the resignation of Mr Vuyani Jarana, Group Chief Executive Officer.

05 May 2022

Effective 18 September 2019, SAA will launch direct flights between Johannesburg and Guangzhou, giving customers access to the heart of China’s export led manufacturing industries.

02 April 2022

South African Airways (SAA) introduces new booking class for business travellers with immediate effect.

29 March 2022

South African Airways (SAA) Voyager has launched its own SAA Voyager mobile app allowing customers to conveniently manage frequent flyer accounts remotely.

 

27 March 2022

Effective immediately, South African Airways has increased excess baggage charges for travel between London and Southern Africa for Business and Economy travellers.

27 December 2022

South African Airways wins four prestigious ACSA Feather Awards, honouring the airline as the Best Performing Domestic Full Service Airline.

27 December 2022

South African Airways (SAA), the South African flag carrier and Emirates, the world’s largest international airline are expanding their commercial relationship with enhancements to a codeshare agreement, opening up new destinations for both SAA and Emirates customers.

10 December 2022

Changes to documents required for minors younger than 18 years, traveling to/from South Africa. 

03 December 2022

South African Airways joins the world to honour Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first democratic President and Nobel Laureate, with a special fly-over at the Global Citizen Concert.