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South African Airways Airline Profile

South African Airways information, codes and useful links

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South African Airways profile

Overview

Marketing name: South African Airways

Legal name: South African Airways

Year established: 1934

Region: Africa

Base country: South Africa

Base city: Johannesburg

Base airport: O.R. Tambo International Airport

Details

Airline IATA code: SA

Airline ICAO code: SAA

Base city IATA code: JNB

Base airport IATA code: JNB

Airline category: Scheduled

Airline type: Full service carrier

Alliance: Star Alliance

Operating status: Active

Useful links

Official Website: flysaa.com

Baggage policy: visit website

Online check-in: visit website

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South African Airways overview and services

South African Airways is a currently operating African scheduled full-service airline based in O.R. Tambo International Airport, in Johannesburg, South Africa.

South African Airways IATA code is SA, and its three letter ICAO code is SAA. Launched 91 years ago in 1934, the airline is one of the oldest airline companies in the world. Along with United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Canada, and 27 others, South African Airways is a Star Alliance alliance member.

South African Airways offers a web check-in option for the convenience of its passengers. The current info regarding South African Airways baggage policy (last updated 2025) is available on the airline's official website via the link in the menu on the left.