Cape Town – South African Airways has resumed direct flights to Perth, Australia, after a hiatus since 2019 due to the airline being placed under business rescue.
The non-stop flight, lasting nine and a half hours, will run three times a week, with the inaugural flight set for the upcoming Sunday.
The countdown is ON! Only 3 days to go until we jet off to #Perth from #Johannesburg . #FlySAA with fully inclusive return fares from just R12 404 including baggage allowances, delectable meals onboard, comfortable seating, and exceptional customer service. Don’t miss out!
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— SAA – South Africa (@flysaa) April 25, 2024
“This is an important route for both SAA and South Africa. Perth has long been a favoured destination for South African travellers,” FlightGlobal quoted interim chief John Lamola as saying.
He added the route is “an important step towards realising the airline’s strategic growth plans”.
@flysaa celebrates returning to Perth, Australia people. First flight jets off Sunday evening. @mbele_lnb was brilliant as MC. Well done to the #SAA team. pic.twitter.com/WedHeoyzQ2
— The Duke (@TheDukeofOndini) April 26, 2024
Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan said that the relaunch of flights to Perth showcases SAA’s independent expansion of intercontinental routes, rather than solely relying on codeshares.
Around six months ago, flights to Sao Paulo, Brazil, were reintroduced by the airline.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
