South African Airways
SAA is the ultimate airline comeback story — or trying to be. After years of government mismanagement and a bruising COVID bankruptcy, the Springbok is attempting to fly again. A storied brand with 90 years of history fighting for survival.
South African Airways was one of the first airlines to fly the Airbus A340, and used it to connect Johannesburg to cities across Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
Quick answers
What is South African Airways' callsign?
"SPRINGBOK". On the radio a flight is called by that word plus its flight number, and on a live map its callsign starts with SAA.
What are South African Airways' airline codes?
ICAO SAA, IATA SA. Tickets and departure boards use the two-letter IATA code; air traffic control and flight data use the three-letter ICAO code.
Where are South African Airways' hubs?
Johannesburg (JNB), Cape Town (CPT).
Is South African Airways in an airline alliance?
Yes: Star Alliance.
Aircraft you’ll see in South African Airways colors
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Is that a South African Airways flight?
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