With a bright tail gracing the runways of the globe, South African Airways is a very proud ambassador of the Rainbow Nation. The main objective of the airline is to bring the world to South Africa and South Africa to the world. In present day scenario SAA offers the best routes within the country and outside too.
The largest flag carrier and airline of South Africa is South African Airways (SAA). The headquarters of the airlines is in Kempton Park, Tambo International Airport. The South African Airlines was founded by the South African government on 1st February, 1934. South African Railways and Harbours Administration controlled the airlines in those days.
The airline has won for ten years in a row the title of Best African airline, operating on the largest route network in the whole of Africa. They have in their possession Airbuses and Boeings and modern aircrafts too, ranging from A319-100, A330-200, A340-200, A340-300, A340-600 and Boeing 737-800. The airline reaches out to 1,200 destinations, covering 180 countries, both international and domestic. You are sure to get a lucrative air deal if you wish to book domestic destinations like Nairobi, Pemba, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, Durban Cape Town, George and Dakar.
Online bookings have made availability of tickets very easy through the company website or other portals too. Travel packages within budget are also offered to passengers within affordability as well as cheap domestic flights to suit middle class resources.
South African Airways offers online check-ins within 24 to 3 hours before departure and a self check in are possible 90 minutes a prior. A frequent traveller can collect miles on this airline to be rewarded later.
For a hassle-free travel it s always wise to choose the South African Airways. You earn miles in th rows of C, J, Z and D in business class and Y, B, M, H, K, Q and S in economy and T, V, L, W and G in discounted economy.
You have a favourable baggage allowance with the South African Airlines. For a first class passenger it is 40 kgs, for business class 30 and 20 for economy. Bonafide students travelling on student tickets are also allowed 40 kgs allowance for travel within the African continent from South Africa.
Therefore for cheap flights in South Africa but with the best of in-flight facilities on board, South African Airways should is always the first option. It's a complete package offering you the very best.
Nguyen An Tra My
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