South African Airways
Check-in is available starting from 180 minutes
Online Check-in
Last Updated:
Overview
South African AirwaysIntroduction
South African Airways (SA) is a full flight airline flying to domestic & international routes. The airline gives the passengers with a cabin baggage allowance of 8 kg and maximum size of 56 cm x 36 cm x 23 cm (L x W x H). The flight ticket fare does not include free checked baggage allowance. Airport check in time at the airport starts from 180 minutes before the departure time. Check in online is available for flights with the airline on South African Airways official website page. It can be done 1 days prior to departure time.How to Book
1. Visit Airpaz website, or access the Airpaz application (Android/iOS) on your gadget. 2. Fill in the details in the flight search box. 3. Choose the best flight. 4. Fill in the passenger detail and contact information on the booking page. 5. Process payment through the selected method. 6. Get your South African Airways flight e-ticket in the My Booking page, or in your email.How to Pay
The payment for your South African Airways ticket on Airpaz.com can be made via bank PayPal, credit card, bank transfer, and over the counter methods. For the complete information, visit Airpaz Payment Guide page.About
South African AirwaysCompany Profile
South African Airways operating with IATA code (SA) and ICAO code SAA, is a full flight airline that flies domestic & international routes. The airline serves flights to destinations all over the world from its main hub located in O.R. Tambo International Airport. South African Airways operates under South African Airways. The leader of the company is Zukisa Ramasia. The address of the head office is South Africa. South African Airways is a part of Star Alliance.History
South African Airways operating with IATA (SA) and ICAO (SAA) was founded in 1934. The airline is operated under South African Airways. During its period of development, South African Airways continued to enhance its business by providing a worthwhile and enjoyable service for their loyal customersFlight Attendant
Fleet
| Type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Airbus A300 | 9 |
| Airbus A319 | 11 |
| Airbus A320 | 19 |
| Airbus A330 | 16 |
| Airbus A340 | 23 |
| Airbus A350 XWB | 4 |
| Boeing 737 | 53 |
| Boeing 747 | 28 |
| Boeing 767 | 3 |
Call Center
If you have questions for the airline or are facing any difficulty in the airport such as lost baggage or cancelled flights, you can contact the airline. To contact the airline is by sending an email to SAAcustomerservice@flysaa.com. The South African Airways customer service can be contacted on one of the following phone numbers :| Country | Phone |
|---|---|
| South African | 27 11 978 1786 |
| Argentina | 54 11 5032 7850 |
| Australia | 61 02 9286 8960 |
| Brazil | 55 11 3065 5115 |
| Cambodia | 855 23 22 11 35/22 13 34/ 22 11 34 |
| Cape Verde | +238 241 1358 or +238 241 1788 |
| Chile | 56 2 376 9040 |
| China | +86 10 6502 6789 |
| Czech Republic | +420 234 723 240 |
| Denmark | +45 3314 3031 |
| France | +33 153435317 |
| Greece | +30 2109600942 |
| Hong Kong | +61 1 300 435 972 |
| Hungary | +36 1 9991490 |
| India | +91 22 62376222 |
| Indonesia | 62 21 290 79787 |
| Ireland | +44 (0)20 8576 5500 |
| Israel | +97 237951344 |
| Italy | +39 0243458381 |
| Japan | +61 1 300 435 972 |
| Jordan | +966 2 682 0710 |
Live Chat
Live chat service is not available for passengers of South African Airways.Facilities and Services
South African AirwaysBaggage
Cabin Baggage
Passengers of South African Airways are provided a cabin baggage allowance included in their flight tickets fare. The the max size of the baggage put in the cabin is 56 cm x 36 cm x 23 cm (L x W x H), while maximum weight of the luggage is 8 kg.Checked Baggage
Free checked baggage allowance is not provided for the passengers flying on South African Airways.Excess Baggage
Excess checked baggage allowance cannot be bought on Airpaz. Disclaimer: Information stated above is intended for general guide only, and may be changed by the airline with no prior notification. Contact the airline for further information.Seat
Economy Class
The size of the standard seat for the Economy Class fare in South African Airways is 30 - 32 pitch.
Business Class
The standard seat size of the South African Airways Business Class is 74 pitch.
Inflight Comfort
Inflight Entertainment
South African Airways provides services and in-flight entertainment for the passengers during flight on their aircraft, such as Movie,Magazine,game.Inflight Free Snack
Free snack/beverage is not available during flights with South African Airways. Meal Order
Passengers can order meal to enjoy in their flight according to the availability. For the airline's beverages and meals menu, click here. Privilege Program
South African Airways has a privilege program for their loyal customers, and further information on it can be checked here.Check-in
South African AirwaysWeb Check-in
Passengers can check in online through the official website of South African Airways. To do so, click here to go to the airline’s check-in page. Online check-in can be done 1 days prior to scheduled departure time.Airport Check-in
Airport check in can be done in the South African Airways check-in counters 180 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. You are advised to check in at least one and a half hours before the check in and baggage drop counter at the airport closes.Kiosk Check-in
Kiosk check-in services is available for the South African Airways passengers, and may be accessed at the departure city airport according to the availability. For more information on this service, contact the airline call center. The check in time is 3 hours before the scheduled departure time.App Check-in
It is possible for South African Airways passengers to check in through the airline’s official mobile (Android/iOS) application. To do this, the passengers should download the South African Airways mobile application on their mobile phone. The check in time is 24 hours before the flight departure time.Terms and Conditions
South African AirwaysFor the complete Conditions of Carriage of South African Airways, click here.
