South African Airways

Convenient Schedules from New York to East Africa

South African Airways offers flight schedules from New York (JFK) to Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, which result in convenient mid-afternoon arrivals. Our daily flight from New York (JFK) to these popular East Africa destinations provides convenient connections via our JNB hub and provides some of the fastest service for both business and leisure travelers. The daytime arrival into Nairobi or Dar es Salaam allows your clients to arrive at their hotel in time for a nice dinner and a good night's sleep, before starting off the next morning for that important business meeting or their African safari adventure of a lifetime.

We invite you to come discover the convenient and most comfortable way to more of Africa, with SAA's award-winning service and warm South African hospitality. For convenient schedule and competitive fare information on SAA to East Africa, please consult your GDS or visit www.flysaa.com. As Africa's leading and most awarded airline, SAA now offers more travel options throughout the continent for your clients.

SAA Enhances Inflight Experience

South African Airways has announced three product enhancements that are set to delight your clients when flying on the award-winning South African national flag carrier.

As of April 1, SAA customers will be able to flip through the pages of a newly designed onboard magazine, Sawubona, and enjoy sipping on one of the world's finest champagnes, Taittinger, as well as select cuisine from a menu designed by Chef Benny Masekwameng, Executive Chef of Tsogo Sun.

Sawubona will be a bold publication that will unearth positive South African stories and share them with the world. SAA is confident that the fresh, warm design and editorial approach sets Sawubona apart from other inflight magazines.

Through the introduction of one of the world's finest champagnes, Taittinger, it is evident that SAA only offers the best of the best to customers traveling business class on international and long-haul regional flights. The excellent champagne from Reims, France, will also be enjoyed by customers visiting SAA's Premium and Cycad lounges.

SAA also has the pleasure of collaborating with Tsogo Sun's Executive Chef, Benny Masekwameng to create a delectable new menu set to delight travelers' taste buds. SAA is proud to showcase and expose quintessentially South African cuisine by partnering with established hotel group Tsogo Sun in this regard.

The Only Daily Service to Dakar, Senegal

South African Airways offers the only DAILY NONSTOP service between the U.S. and Dakar, Senegal in West Africa. All SAA flights between the U.S. and Dakar are operated with four-engine Airbus A340 wide-body aircraft featuring our award-winning Premium Business Class with 180° lie-flat beds and Economy Class seating with industry-leading legroom. Onboard SAA to Dakar, all customers will enjoy on-demand audio and visual entertainment with extensive programming at every seat, freshly prepared meals, complimentary wine and spirits and an amenity kit to freshen during flight.

Connecting Canada to Africa with Porter Airlines

Now it is easier than ever for travelers flying between Canada and Africa with the convenient interline agreement between South African Airways and Porter Airlines. Seamless connections can now be made with Porter Airlines' flights between their Toronto Billy Bishop City Airport hub and SAA's gateway at Washington, D.C. (Dulles) for daily flights to Dakar, Senegal and Johannesburg, South Africa. From SAA's Johannesburg hub, flight connections can be made to more than 45 destinations throughout the African continent.

The new interline agreement between SAA and Porter Airlines represents a new choice for both business and leisure customers, with both airlines offering extensive route networks throughout their respective regions and onboard service that features a premium flying experience. The connection opportunities via Washington, D.C. (Dulles) are convenient, and travelers who book interline tickets with SAA and Porter Airlines will be able to check their baggage t
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