South Africa signed a R1.4 billion deal, giving SAirGroup, the holding company of Swissair, a 20% stake in South African Airways.

2000s history of South African Airways

South African Airways embarked on an extensive fleet renewal program and appointed Airbus as its supplier. The airline placed a staggering order for 41 new aircraft with a price tag of US$3.5 billion – Africa’s biggest jetliner acquisition.

For a simpler, smarter and faster way to check in, SAA launched an online check-in system and a self check-in kiosk.

SAA signed a US$200 million deal with Rolls Royce to supply the airline’s nine A340-600s with Rolls Royce Trent 500 engines.

After an absence of more than 40 years, South Africa was reinstated as a member of the International Civil Aviation Organization. Thereafter, we became a member of the global Star Alliance in April 2006, and with it came seamless worldwide air travel. In addition, we unveiled two Star Alliance branded aircraft – a 737-800 and Airbus A340-600 – as part of the global network’s requirements.

On 29 November 2007, we became the proud official carrier of the South African rugby team, the Springboks, as part of a sponsorship agreement between the airline and South African Rugby.

South African Airways Mission

To deliver sustainable profits and grow our market share through world- class service to our customers internally and externally.

SAA Vision

An African airline with global reach

SAA’s Core Business

Movement of people and goods by air

SAA’s Corporate Values

Customer Focused

Anticipating and striving to understand the unique needs of our customers (internal and external) through tailoring each interaction to their specific needs

South African Airways Accountability

Taking responsibility for individual and team actions, decisions and results by establishing clear plans and goals and measuring our progress against them, while discerning a deeper purpose in one’s everyday job

South African Airways Integrity

Practicing the highest standards of ethical behaviour in all our lines of work and maintaining credibility by making certain that our actions always match our words consistently

South African Airways  Safety

Adopting a zero defect mentality and striving for zero accidents through proper training, work practices, risk management and adherence to safety regulations at all times

South African Airways Excellence

in Performance

Setting goals beyond the best and reinforcing high quality performance standards and achieving excellence through implementing best practices

South African Airways Valuing our

People

Committing to satisfaction, development, and well-being, through treating them with respect, dignity and fairness

South African Airways Airline

Operating Certificate

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SAA awards

 South African Airways awards information

Over the years, South African Airways (SAA) has received various prestigious awards for service and innovation. These include “Best Airline in Africa” at the skytrax awards. Each award drives us to enhance the SAA experience for our guests. Since 2001, we have been proud to receive the following awards and titles:

SAA leadership

SAA leadership information

SAA’s dynamic leadership team is led by Chaiman and Acting CEO Vuyisile Kona, under the guidance of the airline’s esteemed Board of Directors. The leadership team sets to fulfill SAA’s strategic goals, ensuring that the airline grows into a sustainable, world class airline.

Star Alliance Conventions ,

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Star Alliance Conventions Plus

Conventions Plus is a Star Alliance service that helps make organizing and attending international conferences easier. That’s because we offer access to member airlines’ schedules and discounted fares in one handy place. So, no matter where you are, or where you’re going, getting there is simple.