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)
- 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
latest South African Airways Articles
South African Airways Swaps Out The Airbus A340 On Flights To Brazil
A six-year-old A330 will serve Sao Paulo starting in October.
Codeshare: Lufthansa Teams Up With South African Airways
Customers will have access to more destinations in Europe and Southern Africa.
Competition Tribunal Conditionally Approves South African Airways Part Privatization
The merger has been approved with divestment conditions set.
Where Did South African Airways' Boeing 767s End Up?
The carrier only flew three examples of the US-built widebody.
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.