Fort Lauderdale, FL (May 22, 2018) – South African Airways (SAA), the national flag carrier of South Africa, launches the “Awesome Africa Sale” with the lowest fares of the season for travel from either New York (JFK) or Washington DC (IAD) to Johannesburg or Cape Town, South Africa. Also included is travel from Washington DC (IAD) to Accra, Ghana on SAA’s four-times weekly service. The fares start from $749* roundtrip (restrictions apply) and are available for purchase through May 29, 2018, for travel this fall from October 26 to November 30, 2018. Other low fares are available for travel between October 1 – 25, 2018, for just $829* roundtrip (restrictions apply). “Our Awesome Africa sale fares offer an affordable opportunity to fly home to visit friends and family, or take that special dream vacation,” said Todd Neuman, executive vice president, North America for South African Airways. “These low fares, combined with SAA’s world-class service and warm African hospitality, offer a high quality experience and tremendous value for travelers.” South African Airways is one of Africa’s most awarded airlines, having been honored with a 4-star rating for the 16th consecutive year by Skytrax. South African Airways offers the most daily flights from the U.S. to South Africa with nonstop service from New York-JFK Airport and direct service from Washington, DC-Dulles Airport to Johannesburg via Accra, Ghana or Dakar, Senegal. Onboard, SAA offers an in-flight experience designed for pure comfort for long-haul travel. Our customers enjoy a spacious Economy Class cabin, gourmet cuisine and a selection of complimentary spirits and award-winning South African wines and generous checked baggage allowance. Also included are individual audio / visual entertainment systems that deliver an extensive menu of first run movies, music choices, and games. Via our Johannesburg hub, SAA links the world to over 75 destinations across the African continent and Africa’s Indian Ocean islands. For additional information and reservations, travelers should visit www.flysaa.com or contact SAA Reservations at 1(800) 722-9675.
About South African Airways
South African Airways (SAA), South Africa’s national flag carrier and the continent’s most awarded airline, serves over 75 destinations worldwide in partnershipwith SA Express, Airlink and its low cost carrier Mango. In North America, SAA operates daily nonstop flights from New York-JFK and direct flights from Washington D.C.-IAD (via Accra, Ghana and Dakar, Senegal) to Johannesburg. SAA has partnerships with United Airlines, Air Canada JetBlue Airways, and American Airlines, which offer convenient connections from more than 100 cities in the U.S. and Canada to SAA’s flights. SAA is a Star Alliance member and the recipient of the Skytrax 4-Star rating for 16 consecutive years.
*RESTRICTIONS: Fares are valid for roundtrip travel and include all government and airline imposed taxes and fees. Valid for travel 10/26/2018 – 11/30/2018. The $749* fare is valid for travel from New York (JFK) or Washington Dulles (IAD) to Johannesburg (JNB). Valid for travel 10/1/2018 – 10/25/2018. The $829* fare is valid for travel from New York (JFK) or Washington Dulles (IAD) to Johannesburg (JNB). Fares are valid for travel on Monday –Thursday. Weekend (Friday – Sunday) surcharges will apply. Fares must be purchased within 72 hours of reservation being made, or by 5/29/2018, whichever is first.
Minimum stay: Must stay over one Sunday for fares to apply.
Maximum stay: Return travel commence on or before 12/09/18. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights. Cancellations before/after departure: fares and carrier imposed fees (YR/YQ/Q) are non-refundable. Date change fee: $300 plus any applicable fare difference. Administrative fees may also apply. Infant (not occupying seat) discount – Pays 10% of the adult fare. Baggage and optional service fees may apply. Reservations made 7 days or more prior to scheduled departure may be canceled without penalty up to 24 hours after the reservation is made.
