Use of Cell Phones in Flight-mode During Flights South African Airways’ application to the South African CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) for an exemption to allow the use of cellular telephones in flight-mode during the cruise-phase of a flight has been granted. The exemption applies to all flights (domestic, regional, international) and all aircraft types. Effective, [...]
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SAA fuel tax
July 28th, 2011
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Ever wondered how much you are paying for the fuel Levy? SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS YR Surcharge is applicable per SA flight sector to all passengers across the SA global network to all tickets (including infants/children / Agents discount / Award Tickets / etc.) as follows: Effective: Effective for ticketing on/after 01 August 2011 Ticket Code: YR Applicable: On [...]
SAA: Cape Cycle Tour – Argus
February 28th, 2011
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The efficient and safe carriage of your bicycle to and from Cape Town is of prime importance to South African Airways and every endeavour will be made to ensure that your bicycle receives the appropriate care and handling in carriage. Certain arrangements have been enforced, but for these to be implemented successfully, it is important [...]
SAA Voyager changes
July 23rd, 2010
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Here are some changes to the SAA voyager program: BENEFITS COMPANION CARDS As a Lifetime Platinum member, we would like to reward you for your ongoing support. You can now nominate a companion – who will automatically achieve Gold status, on condition that you maintain at least the equivalent of Gold Card status yourself, in [...]
WEB AND MOBILE BOARDING
May 25th, 2010
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South African Airways (“SAA”) will shortly commence trialling 2D barcode boarding passes on 26 May 2010 generated both on home computers and printers as well as on cell phones (mobile phones). This service is only on SAA domestic routes outbound from JNB (i.e. CPT, DUR, PLZ, ELS on 3 digit flight numbers – not for [...]
SAA update 12h00 – 20 April
April 20th, 2010
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Johannesburg 20 April 2010. South African Airways (SAA) flight SA3236 from Johannesburg to London expected to have departed this morning is delayed until further notice.
SA Airlink grounded
December 24th, 2009
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Late on Wednesday night, the SA Civil Aviation Authority said the fleet was grounded following a CAA audit after “a series of serious aircraft incidents and accidents” had occurred over the past three months, with another incident in Nelspruit on Wednesday. Source SA airlink flies in South Africa to some of the smaller destinations on [...]
New SAA voyager hours
December 2nd, 2009
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Voyager has stepped up their client service offerings by extending office hours. Here are the details: Phone, fax or e-mail us at: Share Call: 0860 003 145 Tel: 27 11 978 1234 Fax: 27 11 978 1551 E-mail: voyager@flysaa.com (general queries) operating hours are: Monday to Friday 07H00 – 21H00 and Weekends and Public Holidays: [...]
SAA domestic routes during 2010
November 12th, 2009
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Please note that with effect 10 November 2009, Domestic C, Y and B classes have been opened on the SA domestic routes (3 digit flight numbers) for travel during the Soccer World Cup 2010 period (04 Jun 10 through 18 Jul 10). These classes are applicable for through International/Regional traffic that is constructed by means [...]
ADM’s explained
November 3rd, 2009
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ADM – swear word for those in travel. This is like a *fine* to travel agents who make errors in the system. This is imposed by the airlines. So when a travel agent says they cannot do something listen to them as chances are there is a real reason behind it. ADM stands for Agency [...]
