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South African Airways Cabin Classes

South African Airways offers two cabin classes designed for comfort and warm African hospitality

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Economy Class

Comfortable slimline seats with extra legroom, personal entertainment screens, amenity kit with socks and toothbrush, and complimentary hot meals on long-haul routes.

Business Class

Fully flat beds (180 degrees) on A330-300 aircraft, nearly 2 metres long. Thompson Aero VantageXL seats in a 1-2-1 staggered configuration for direct aisle access. A la carte dining with award-winning South African wines.

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Popular South African Airways Routes from the UK

South African Airways connects the UK to South Africa and destinations across the African continent. Below are the most popular routes UK travellers book through Crystal Travel.

Johannesburg

Cape Town

Durban

Port Elizabeth

Victoria Falls

Nairobi

Mauritius

New York

South African Airways Baggage Allowance

Cabin Class	Cabin Bags Allowed	Max Weight Each	Max Size
Economy Class	1 bag + 1 personal item	8 kg	56 x 36 x 23 cm
Business Class	2 bags + 1 personal item	8 kg each	56 x 36 x 23 cm

Cabin Class	Checked Bags	Max Weight	Max Dimensions
Economy Class	1 bag	23 kg	158 cm total
Business Class	2 bags	30 kg combined	158 cm total

Sports equipment such as golf clubs, skis, and surfboards can be transported as special baggage for an additional fee. Maximum weight per piece is 32 kg; bags over this must be shipped as cargo. Voyager members receive enhanced allowances based on their status tier. Contact our team before booking to arrange special baggage.

South African Airways Hub Airports

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Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport

O.R. Tambo International is South African Airways' primary hub and Africa's busiest airport. SAA operates from Terminal A, with connections to destinations across Africa, Europe, and North America. The airport serves as the main gateway for all SAA long-haul international flights from the UK.

Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town International is South African Airways' secondary hub, handling domestic routes and selected regional and international services. The airport is located about 20 km from Cape Town city centre and provides connections to destinations within South Africa and neighbouring countries.

South African Airways Food and Drink

Economy Class: Complimentary hot meals on all medium and long-haul flights. South African-inspired menu with international options. Children's meals available on request.
Business Class: A la carte multi-course dining with South African cheese board, award-winning wines, and Champagne. Warm hospitality with attentive service throughout.

South African Airways offers a range of special meals that can be requested free of charge at least 24 hours before departure. Available options include:

Dietary: Gluten-free, diabetic, low-cholesterol, low-sodium
Vegetarian/Vegan: Vegan, lacto-ovo vegetarian
Religious: Halal, Kosher
Children: Children's meals available on request

To request a special meal, log in to Manage My Booking on the SAA website, or ask our team to add it to your reservation when booking through Crystal Travel.

In-Flight Entertainment and Wi-Fi on South African Airways

South African Airways' in-flight entertainment system is available on all aircraft. Each seat has a personal screen with a variety of content, including:

Movies - New releases, African cinema, and international films
TV shows - Popular series, documentaries, and local programming
Music - African music, international playlists, and live concerts
Games and children's content - Available on all routes

Business Class passengers receive noise-cancelling headsets for an enhanced audio experience.

South African Airways offers Wi-Fi on select flights, primarily on the A330 fleet. Stay connected, browse, and send messages during your journey.

Wi-Fi Package	Price (approx.)
Messaging Pass	from ~£5 / $6
Browse Pass	from ~£12 / $15
Full Flight Pass	from ~£18 / $22

Wi-Fi is purchased onboard. Prices vary by route and aircraft type. Availability may vary on some routes.

Voyager - Loyalty Programme

Voyager is South African Airways' free-to-join loyalty programme and part of the Star Alliance network. Your miles can be earned and redeemed across all 26 Star Alliance member airlines, including Lufthansa, United Airlines, and Singapore Airlines.

Status Level	Tier Miles Required	Key Benefits
Blue	None (free to join)	Earn miles on all SAA and Star Alliance flights. Redeem for flights, upgrades, and hotels.
Silver	25,000	Star Alliance Silver status, priority check-in, lounge access on some routes.
Gold	50,000	Star Alliance Gold status, lounge access, priority boarding, extra baggage allowance.
Platinum	100,000	Highest tier with all Gold benefits plus bonus miles and dedicated services.

Miles can also be earned through hotel stays, car rentals, and partner retailers. When booking with Crystal Travel, add your Voyager number at checkout so miles are credited correctly.

Book South African Airways Flights Now, Pay Later

Don't want to pay the full amount upfront? No problem. Crystal Travel offers flexible Book Now Pay Later options so you can secure your South African Airways flight today and spread the cost over time.

South African Airways Flights Now, Pay Later

Lock in today's fare without paying in full
Split the cost into weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payments
Available across all South African Airways cabin classes - Economy and Business Class

Find out more about our Book Now Pay Later flights options and how easy it is to get started.

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Is South African Airways ATOL protected when booked through Crystal Travel?

Many of the flights and flight-inclusive holidays on this website are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. But ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services listed on this website. Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking. If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. If you do receive an ATOL Certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it, those parts will not be ATOL protected. If you have booked a flight only where the ticket is not issued immediately, your flight will be protected under our ATOL. Please see our booking conditions for information, or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to ATOL Certificate