Cabins

Business Class

Forward-facing flat beds

Relax and enjoy a great night’s sleep in our forward-facing flat beds, which are 23” wide with a 45" seat pitch. Benefit from the enhanced comfort of an overnight mattress, duvet and full size pillow.

Never far from the aisle

Rest assured, our staggered 1-2-1 seat configuration guarantees you individual aisle access.

On-demand entertainment

Watch the latest movies and TV shows on-demand, via a personal 15 inch widescreen, or enjoy our in flight audio entertainment.

Gourmet cuisine

Enjoy restaurant quality a-la-carte dining, perfectly accompanied by award-winning South African wines.

Award winning wines

South Africa has a unique heritage of winemaking and we are proud to serve exclusively South African wines on-board our flights. 24 white and 24 red of the very best vintages have been exclusively selected from more than 730 South African wine producers for your drinking pleasure.

A generous baggage allowance

Benefit from a generous two piece baggage allowance (up to 32kg per bag) and an additional free piece of sporting equipment (up to 23kg) with dedicated check-in and priority baggage handling at the airport.

Power at your seat

Power at your seat if you choose to work on board.

Departure and arrivals lounges

Sit back and enjoy the Maple Leaf Lounge at Heathrow and our dedicated SAA departure lounge in Johannesburg. Surrounded by calm and comfort, you’ll feel relaxed and ready for your trip. Freshen up and prepare for the day ahead in our comfortable, well-equipped arrivals lounges at Heathrow and Johannesburg where you can shower, have your suit pressed and enjoy breakfast before your morning meeting.

Economy Class

Spacious cabins

Stretch out and enjoy our spacious and modern cabins to Southern Africa, fitted with newly designed slim-line seats which have a 30 - 32" seat pitch. Enjoy access to individual USB charging ports and shared PC power points.

Never far from the aisle

Rest assured, our 2-4-2 seat configuration guarantees that you're only ever one seat away from the aisle.

On-demand entertainment

Watch on-demand in flight entertainment of your choice, featuring the latest movies, TV shows and audio on a great 10.1" screen. 

Delicious food and wine

Enjoy a choice of mouth-watering dishes, served with excellent South African wines and a wide range of complimentary drinks.  

Online check in

Online check-in is available 24 hours before departure. Save time at the airport by checking in online or through our new mobile app – simply download the app from App Store or Google Play and enter your booking information.

A generous baggage allowance

Receive a one piece baggage allowance (up to 23kg per bag) plus an additional free piece of sporting equipment.