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SAA ups flights to Mauritius, Perth, and Africa

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SAA ups flights to Mauritius, Perth, and Africa

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From 7 January 2025, SAA will increase flights to Perth in Australia – a popular destination among South Africans – from three to five times a week. Flights from OR Tambo International Airport to Perth were reinstated at the end of April this year after a three-year hiatus following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

South African Airways (SAA) will soon fly more frequently to some key destinations, including Mauritius and Perth. The frequency of travel to Mauritius kicks off in December with two daily flights to coincide with the peak holiday season in South Africa.

From 7 January 2025, SAA will increase flights to Perth in Australia – a popular destination among South Africans – from three to five times a week. Flights from OR Tambo International Airport to Perth were reinstated at the end of April this year after a three-year hiatus following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Starting in November, the national carrier will also operate 12 weekly flights to Harare in Zimbabwe and Lusaka in Zambia – up from 10 times a week. Flights to Lagos in Nigeria and Accra in Ghana will increase to four times. In addition, SAA will fly to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), five times a week.

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Domestically, SAA will increase its flights to Gqeberha to three times daily. SAA’s interim CEO, Prof John Lamola, says the airline aims to consolidate its position and strengthen its role in connecting Africa. SAA’s decision to expand routes is based on demand and feasibility. He adds that air travel is key to building South Africa’s tourism sector and establishing trade links across the continent.