South African will use third-party A330 to expand long-haul flights
The South African company will rely on Hi-Fly between September 2025 and February 2026 to cover part of its international routes
South African Airways
South African Airways mulls flight to the US in 2026
The airline has gradually resumed operations after nearly going bankrupt, but still relies on a fleet of old aircraft
South African replaces old A340 with twin-engine A330 on long-haul flight to Brazil
State carrier will resume flying from Johannesburg and Cape Town to São Paulo from October
South African Airways to resume international flights with aging Airbus A340s
Quadrijet is considered an inefficient aircraft and is being withdrawn from service by several airlines. SAA's first long-haul route will be to Brazil from October
South African Airways announces return to intercontinental flights
Flag carrier of the African country will connect Cape Town and Johannesburg to São Paulo, Brazil, starting in October
South African Airways will reduce its flight network from March
In a serious financial crisis, the airline announced that it will stop flying to various destinations as part of its restructuring plan
In debt, South African Airways goes through the biggest crisis in its history
South Africa's largest airline has cut flights and has been looking for ways to reduce its losses, but the country's government is considering a plan to save it from bankruptcy.
Latest from four-engine jets, A340 gives way to advanced twin engines
Due to high operating cost, Airbus long-range jet is being replaced by several companies
South African Airways to lease two A350s
Airline will replace four-engine A340 to cut costs on flights such as Johannesburg-New York