Cash-strapped South African Airways has turned to Emirates in a bid to turn around its dire financial situation. I’ve written about South African Airways several times, but stopped recently because I was just writing the same thing, over and...
A New Bailout For South African Airways Only Delays The Inevitable
The sun rose in the east and South African Airways obtained another government bailout, this time for $343 million. When will this madness stop? True, it’s not like the South African government had a lot of choice. It has...
Third Choice: South African Airways Business Class Dinner
For this week’s Meal of the Week, I recall a business class dinner on South African Airways from nearly a decade ago. The meal was less memorable than the process of ordering it… My brother and I were flying...
South African Airways Debt: “It might just be that we don’t have to pay…”
South African Airways (SAA) remains on life support thanks to loans from the government of South Africa. This is not news and it likely not going to change. But now the South African government is facing issues paying off...
Why Isn’t Delta Protesting South African Airways?
Delta talks a good game about the evils of government subsides. But you have to wonder, then, why a blatant case of a government propping up a failing carrier on a route Delta competes on doesn’t even merit mention. South...
Pictures: Sexy New South African Airways A330-300 Business Class
Beleaguered South African Airways is taking delivery of five new A330-300 aircraft which will feature a refreshed business class cabin and new lie-flat seat. Check out the impressive pictures below. The A330-300 will feature Thompson Aero Vantage XL seats, similar...
Johannesburg to Cape Town in South African Airways A343 Economy Class
I had neglected to assign seats in advance on this flight (did not even think it was possible) and my wife and I ended up in middle seats. The A343 economy class cabin has a 2-4-2 configuration and the...
Review: South African Airways Domestic Voyager Lounge – JNB
Disclaimer: This lounge has been refurbished. I am publishing this review for historical purposes — to make my South Africa trip report complete — but note that the lounge now looks quite different. Check out Lucky’s review for what this lounge...
Kasane, Botswana to Johannesburg on South African Airways (Airlink)
When planning out the routing for our trip, I was not even aware that Kasane (BBK) had an airport – credit to my wife for stumbling upon it when looking for accommodation. It worked out perfectly, saving a long...
Review: Lagos to Johannesburg in South African Airways Economy Class
The question of getting to South Africa from North America using Star Alliance is a challenge if you want to use your miles and fly in business class. United Airlines does not serve South Africa, and South African rarely...
