Scheduled airline
Full-service carrier
Star Alliance member
Main hub JNB
Founded 1934
ICAO code SAA
South African Airways is a currently operating African scheduled full-service airline based in O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa. Launched 87 years ago in 1934, the airline is one of the oldest airline companies in the world. Along with United Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Turkish Airlines, and 30 other airline members, South African Airways is a Star Alliance alliance member. South African Airways offers a web check-in option for the convenience of its passengers. Frequent travelers could also use the airline's official iOS and Android apps that are available to download from AppStore and Google Play. The current info regarding South African Airways baggage policy (last updated 2021) is available on the airline's official website by the link above.
Looking for a complete airline directory?
With 1546 airlines in the database, Airhex airline directory includes all essential airline data. We manage airline updates on a daily basis and distribute data via API and as a standalone download version.
Learn more Download a demo dataset & get a demo API key