South African Airways (SAA) is the largest and most important African airline and has received numerous “Best African Airline” awards from different leading magazines and international organizations. The airline was founded 1934 and celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2009. It was one of the first national airlines worldwide.

2009 is set to be a big year for us in many ways….

We are celebrating our 75th year of flying as one of the most experienced and safe airlines in world aviation.

As a proud sponsor of the National Springbok team, we welcome the British & Irish Lions to South Africa in June to take on the reigning Rugby World Champions.

South Africa will be hosting the FIFA Confederations Cup as a dress rehearsal for 2010 when the FIFA World Cup, the greatest football show on earth, finally arrives on African soil.

A round off to the perfect sporting year, sees the England cricket team and its supporters in South Africa for what is always a hard fought series.

Quite a list, but these are only waypoints in the continuing rise of South Africa as one of the world’s top value destinations, and South African Airways as the only way to start your experience.

Offering our Premium Cabin lie-flat beds and an enhanced leg room in the Economy Cabin we are confident that we offer nothing but the best to our onboard guests.  Our Premium guests can start and finish their journeys in the comfort of our departure and arrivals lounges.

Our on demand entertainment system caters for all with seat back screens (all aircraft types in Premium Cabin and -300e and -600 in Economy Cabin) offering a superb, individual choice from Classic movies to the latest blockbusters. Compliment this with an audio system which allows you to create your own play-list or play a wide selection of video games and you can appreciate how the time will fly.

South African Airways network offers the widest choice of destinations across South or Southern Africa which means we can offer seamless connections at beneficial prices.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard very soon!

• Complimentary chauffeur drive within a 55 driven-mile radius of most UK airports and Dublin
• Access to dedicated check-in, Departure and Arrival loounges and priority baggage handling in both the UK and South Africa
• Award winning 180° lie-flat seats with a 73" seat pitch (Skytrax 2004-2006)
• 24" seat width with adjustable privacy screen
• Forward facing seating configuration 2-2-2
• Personal 10.4" screen with audio and video-on-demand entertainment system offering 15 blockbuster movies
• Selection of fine cuisine, complimentary award winning South African wines and champagne
• Laptop power supply
• 30kgs baggage allowance
• Amenity kit, full size cotton duvet and pillow
• Select seat in advance

• A generous seat pitch of 33-34" offering more legroom than on any of our direct competitors
• Seating configuration 2-4-2
• Personal 10.4" screen with audio and video-on-demand entertainment system offering 15 blockbuster movies
• Selection of fine cuisine, all accompanied by a complimentary full bar service including hand picked award winning South African wines
• 20kgs baggage allowance with 7kgs hand luggage
• Amenity kit, snug blanket and pillow
• Select seat in advance

Above product features are available on the A340-600 and A340-300e aircraft. Selected flights may vary