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Watch #SAInauguration19 from the eyes of our pilots as they flew over Loftus today. Your #LookUpSAA moment may be featured as well. #FlySAA
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#TeamSAA operating the Presidential Flypast.✈️🇿🇦. Left to right | Captain Thomas Williamson, First Officer Koketso Ramokolo, Dennis Spence (CAA), First Officer Nandi Moloko and Captain Gavin Durr. Grateful to our partners for making this possible: PetroSA, Engen and Airports
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#SAAnews | SAA Fleet expands to 20 aircraft ✈🙌🇿🇦. We have added two aircraft to our fleet in the last two weeks, bringing our total to 20 aircraft. We are also implementing a plan to add five more aircraft to our fleet during the 2025 calendar year. Read more:
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South African Airways reports steady financial gains for FY 2022/23 ✈. Read:
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#Touchdown at @perthairport ✈️🙌🥳. We are so excited to be back!. #SAA #SAA90 #FlySAA #SAAVoyager . 🎥 Instagram | kelvin_v350
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Thank You, Airports Company South Africa for showering us with love. @Airports_ZA. Cape Town arrival ✈️
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Celebrations! 🎉🙌 Congratulations Team @BafanaBafana 😎⚽️.
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Many are wondering who the crews were that did the flypast at #SAInauguration19 today, well here they are: Hennie Badenhorst, Monde Gxoyiya, Andre Steenkamp, Vusi Khumalo, Mark Dethian, Julian Whitelaw and Pierre Gouws. #LookUpSAA #SAInauguration19 #FlySAA
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SAA has received the delivery of an additional Airbus A330-300 aircraft, marking the second arrival in accordance with our planned fleet schedule, as part of our network expansion plan.
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Exciting news! SA280 is now airborne with a full complement of 210 passengers on .board. A heartfelt thank you to all SAA staff, our invaluable partners and stakeholders shoutout to Airports Company South Africa Gauteng Tourism Authority and the Australian High Commissioner in
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🙌🇿🇦⚽️.
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Today marks a significant day in the history of the airline. Two black African females Captain Annabel Vundla & First Officer Refilwe Moreetsi for the first time operated a flight from Joburg to Cape Town. Click on the link to access the media statement
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Announcement 📢 All passengers booked on the SAA Inaugural flight SA280 ✈️ JNB-PER .tonight! The check-in counters are all set, and our agents are eagerly awaiting .your arrival. Make your way to Counters:.VIP + Platinum | B51 & 52 .Premium | 53 – 55 .Economy | 56 – 63
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Today marks a historic moment for our nation and for us at #SAA. Our crew is ready to fly the flag high ✈️🇿🇦, symbolizing our commitment to unity and progress. #SpotSAA #FlySAA #PeoplesInauguration2024 #PresidentialInauguration2024
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The wait is finally over. In just under a month, the striking and familiar livery of SAA will once again be visible in the skies as the airline resumes operations. The carrier has confirmed the first flights will commence on Thursday, 23 of September 2021. #FlySAA
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South African Airways continues to report steady, sustainable growth three years after returning to the skies. ✈🇿🇦. "The airline has more than doubled its route network and tripled its fleet size. We are proud that between August 2022 and August 2024, we have grown the airline
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South Africa! 🇿🇦 It's your turn to welcome Flight SA281, departing from Perth to Johannesburg. With over 210 passengers on board, we are gearing up for takeoff 🛫 Get ready to extend a warm 'Mzansi' welcome. Thank you to all our passengers for choosing South African Airways. We
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@akaworldwide We hear you. We know that this-amongst many other things, is something we need to fix. We are working on making flying SAA truly flying RSA and by making one little change at a time we want to make you proud to #flysaa. Izandla ziyagezana, your criticism is our motivation.
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South African Airways operations affected by industrial action. South African Airways (SAA) has cancelled all domestic, regional and international flights for Friday 15 November and Saturday 16 November (THREAD).
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Keep looking up South Africa! We saw you from up here and you looked even more beautiful today. The future is bright, lets do amazing things! Congratulations Pres. @CyrilRamaphosa! What did you think of the flypast? #NewDawn #LookUpSAA #SAInauguration19 #FlySAA
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To all our #SAA teams behind and at the scenes, that make take off and touch down possible, #HappyWorkersDay ✈️😎🇿🇦.
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South African Airways has been voted as the 'Cleanest Airline in Africa 2024' by Skytrax. This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to providing our passengers with a pristine travel experience. The Skytrax World Airline Awards are recognised for their independence and
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An unforgettable day! Relive the moments from the early morning preparations to the breathtaking flypast. Proudly flying the South African flag. ✈️🇿🇦🧑✈️👩✈️.#SpotSAA #FlySAA #SAA90.#PresidentialInauguration2024
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On this Heritage Day, it feels good to have the flag 🇿🇦 flying again. #FlySAA #LetsGoTheDistance
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Welcome home! SA2259 from Lagos to Johannesburg touched down this morning at approximately 00:30 carrying more than 120 South Africans who were stranded in Nigeria. SAA is proud to have been of assistance during this difficult time. #bringingyouhome #COVID19 #FlySAA
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Two SAA planes arrive at OR Tambo International, bringing us closer to the resumption of flight operations. #FlySAA.#LookUpSAA.#SoonFlyingSAA.@flysaa_care
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Our Pilots 👩✈️🧑✈️ & The BEST CABIN CREW IN AFRICA 🌍are HERE 🙌🏼. Ready to give our passengers the warm #SouthAfrican welcome. Let's go ✈️ #PassengerLove #TravelVibes.#FlySAAtoSAOPAULO
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Ready to go the distance with SAA, Fly Johannesburg, Accra, Cape Town, Harare, Kinshasa, Lusaka, Maputo. Click here for a complete flight schedule. #flySAA #LetsGothedistance
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Excitement is in the air! 🛫✨ Join us tomorrow as we gear up for greatness. Witness your national carrier fly the flag 🇿🇦. #SpotSAA #FlySAA #SAInauguration2024 #PresidentialInauguration2024 #PeoplesInauguration
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SA52 JNB-Accra made its official return to Ghana's Kotoka International Airport in Accra. The warm, gracious Ghanaian welcome was phenomenal. Thank you to our airport staff, Ghanaian partners, and local media. Medaase.#FlySAA.#LetsGOthedistance
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#Touchdown in Dar es Salaam, Julius Nyerere International Airport 🙌🛬 . Thank you, for the celebratory welcome 🎉. #SAA #FlySAA #FlySAAtoDAR
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Emirates & SAA reactivate partnership to boost connectivity and expand customer options in Africa. This aims to improve customer experience & provide more value to travellers flying on both carriers. For a full media statement, click link #WEgothedistance
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Our new travel blog offers travel tips and a glimpse into some of the destinations we fly to. Visit now:
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Is seeing Vic Falls on your bucket list? Visit our blog to add more reasons why you need to travel to Livingstone!
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SA204 JFK- JNB touched down at 09h33 this morning. We warmly welcome Miss Universe back home to celebrate her global success. Thank you for choosing to fly SAA @zozitunzi. Let’s come together and give her the best South African welcome. #MissUniverse2019 #ZoziComesHome #FlySAA
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Always wanted to visit New York? Be inspired by our blog:
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Welcoming the Springboks Back Home on the Springbok. This evening (Perth local time) our iconic Springbok call sign took on a whole new meaning as we proudly welcomed the victorious Springboks on board in Perth! 🏆. Welcome home, Springboks! 🇿🇦✈️
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🏉🇿🇦 Congratulations to the Springboks on their incredible victory! 🏆🇿🇦 We at South African Airways are immensely proud of your outstanding performance on the rugby field. Your dedication, teamwork, and resilience have truly shone through. Keep making South Africa proud! 🙌🔥
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Thank you to AERIA for welcoming SAA back to Abidjan with a Water salute✈️! Connecting Africa, One Flight at a Time🌍 #FlySAAtoAbidjan
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"How cool is this, we happened to film @FlySafair from above and they filmed us from below without knowing until we parked close to each other and went across to share and exchanged videos" SAA Captain 👨🏻✈️Peter Zigiriadis ✈️ #unitedbywings #FlySAA
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Embark on an exciting journey to Sao Paulo from Cape Town or Joburg this November. Book your flights now from R13 647, for an all-inclusive return Economy class fare at
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An all-new ZS - SZA ✈🇿🇦. Have you spotted this beauty in the skies? Share your #SAA pictures with us! . #FlySAA #SAAVoyager #SAAfleet #ShareTheJoy. 🎥 Instagram | alpha_one_right
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At the Union Buildings, #planespotters and #InaugurationGuests! Those with a view of the skies, get your phones ready! 📸✨ Witness South African Airways proudly saluting President Cyril Ramaphosa. Capture the moment and share your best shots using #SpotSAA. Let's celebrate this
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A beautiful day to take off into blue skies and fluffy clouds ✈️😎☀️. #SAA #FlySAA #SAAVoyager #SAAfleet
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SAA Media Statement, 7 December 2024. We are pleased to announce that the pilots' strike, which began on 5 December 2024, has been suspended. This resolution follows successful negotiations between SAA Executive Management and the South African Airways Pilots Association (SAAPA).
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Nairobi is a colourful vibrant city that celebrates its rich, diverse culture! Be inspired to travel more:
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The wait is over JNB 🇿🇦✈️🇹🇿 DAR nonstop is HERE! All teams are ready, and SA188 is set to depart at 22:00 today!. Passengers travelling on our inaugural flight, make your way to Terminal B, Counters B51-53. See you there! . Join in the fun and tag us in your travels!
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One of our Aircraft recently received a ‘star’ makeover in the iconic Star Alliance livery! ✈⭐️😍. Have you spotted ZS -SZF? We love this new look and want to see those fan pictures! Snap, share and tag us @flysaa @staralliance📷. #SAA #StarAlliance #FlySAA #SAA90 #SAAVoyager
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Counting down the days to takeoff, looking forward to welcoming you on board. Let's go the distance. BOOK NOW.#FlySAA.#LetsGOtheDistance.@flysaa_care
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We are excited to return to Mauritius 🇲🇺. The weather in Joburg didn't dampen the holiday mood at O.R. Tambo, as sunny☀️ skies await in 🇲🇺. Take advantage of early departures from Joburg and late afternoon departures from Mauritius, to maximize your vacation time. #FlySAA
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SA22 JNB - Harare arrived at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport on 27/09/21 and was greeted with the warmest African welcome. We would like to express our appreciation to our airport team and our Zimbabwean partners for organizing such an incredible reception. Maita basa
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Want to know more about Harare before your visit? Check out our blog:
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Is seeing Vic Falls on your bucket list? Visit our blog to add even more reasons why you need to visit!
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#FantasticFridays 🌥 with our #SAAfleet ✈ 🇿🇦. #SAA #SAA90 #SAAVoyager #FlySAA. 📷Instagram | alpha_one_right
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10 days to Take-Off, we can’t wait. It’s the determination for us 🛫 #FlySAA #LetsGothedistance
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Welcome aboard #SouthAfricanAirways✈️🇿🇦. Experience world-class service and comfort as you journey with us✨. #FlySAA #SAA #SAA90 #SAAVoyager
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South African Airways (SAA) is currently retaining its domestic schedule, as published between Johannesburg and Cape Town, with effect from mid-June 2020. Accordingly, SAA is focusing on ensuring operational readiness to resume flights once permissible.
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The South African spirit was roaring this morning at London Heathrow Airport as more than 200 South Africans were preparing for their return home. SAA is proud to be of service during this difficult time. #bringingyouhome #COVID19 #FlySAA
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✈️🌍 As the sun sets on OR Tambo International Airport, our fleet stands ready. Each aircraft, adorned with the proudly South African colours. From the heart of Johannesburg to the skies above, we’re here to connect you to the places and people that matter most. Whether it’s a
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Yesterday was a momentous occasion for us as we welcomed the newest member of our fleet, our first Airbus A350-900. Scheduled to fly non-stop on our Joburg-New York route in the coming weeks. Keep an eye on our pages for more details. #LookUpSAA #SAA350 #SawubonaA350 #FlySAA
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Today is all about alerting these young learners about possible career opportunities at SAA or in aviation in general. #GirlChild2018 #FlySAA
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Wishing a smooth and successful flight to all passengers on board SA280! 🌟. #PerthBound #downunderwithSA #FlySAA #SAAVoyager
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Over 600 German nationals are home! The German Ambassador @AmbSchaefer addressed the passengers before departure. Immensely proud of our brave SAA crew. Sincere gratitude to the German Embassy for trusting us to bring your citizens home. #gettingyouhome #COVID19 #FlySAA
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We share the highlights of the arrival of our Airbus A350-900 which touched down at O R Tambo International Airport yesterday. Soon she’ll be taking to the skies. #LookUpSAA #SAA350 #SawubonaA350 #FlySAA
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Congratulations Shireen Seedat for proudly flying #SAA for 32 incredible years! ✈️💙🎉. Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and friendliness to everyone that flies with us. #FlySAA #SAA90 #SAAVoyager #SAACabinCrew #TeamSAA
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LET’S GO THE DISTANCE WITH VOYAGER DOUBLE MILES PROMO. Voyager members traveling between 23/09/21 - 22/10/21 will earn double Miles. Book now Promotion applies to all travel on SAA operated flights.
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SAA is operating a repatriation flights bringing South Africans who are stranded in Miami during the COVID-19 lockdown. Our A350-900 will land in Miami on Sunday afternoon 12 April, 2020. SA 4211 departed Johannesburg, with a stopover in Dakar. #bringingyouhome #COVID19 #FlySAA
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#FlashbackFriday to the stunning view from our flight deck! Any guesses which country we're in? #FlySAA
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Maputo has everything from Victorian buildings to a Hipster nightlife! Visit our blog to find out more:
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Grateful to @PerthAirport for the warm welcome back to #Australia. #SAA once again takes to the skies with pride. Huge thanks to the dedicated SAA staff in Australia🇦🇺 for fostering incredible working relations with Perth Airport, South African Tourism @SATravelTrade, West
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@CyrilRamaphosa Thank you, Mr President, for choosing to #FlySAA, it's always a pleasure flying with you! Hope to see you soon.
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SAA has operated 56 repatriation flights to six continents and safely reunited 11,367 passengers with their families and loved ones during the lockdown. We have created a registration portal for travellers to register their interest in our repatriation flights. #FlySAA
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