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Direct Flying times to Johannesburg from World Gateways

From New York

17 hours, 30 min.

From Nairobi

4 hours

From Miami

16 hours

From Bombay

8 hours, 40 minutes

From London

11 hours

From Rio de Janeiro

9 hours

From Hong Kong

13 hours, 15 minutes

From Buenos Aires

11 hours



SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES NEW FLIGHTS FROM CHICAGO TO SOUTH AFRICA

Fort Lauderdale, FL (November 30, 2006) -- The fastest airline to South Africa just got faster.  South African Airways, South Africa's premier carrier and the continent's most awarded airline, has announced new service from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Johannesburg, South Africa beginning May 2007.  The flight will make a short stop in Dakar, Senegal. With four flights a week and connections through the airline's Star Alliance partners, travelers now have a network of over 152 countries through South African Airways.

"At SAA we are continually looking for ways to enhance our service and this new gateway brings South Africa closer and more convenient for our clients, further enhancing the very best service to Africa," says Marc Cavaliere, Executive Vice President of SAA - North America regarding the new service. For today's on the go business and leisure travelers, convenience is a most precious commodity. Less time in transfers translates into more time on the ground enjoying the destination, whether that means arriving at the safari lodge in time for the afternoon game drive, or arriving in time to secure a deal before the close of business. 

South African Airways' new Chicago - Johannesburg service will operate the new Airbus 340. Powered by four Rolls Royce Trent Engines, the A340 ensures that the trip is not only incredibly fast, but also incredibly quiet. The route features SAA's Premium Buisiness Class service highlighted by the airline's award-winning 180-degree lie-flat seat bed, as well as Economy Class service with a generous 34" pitch for added legroom and comfort.  South African Airways makes short work of the long haul by treating passengers in all classes of service to travel amenity kits, on-demand entertainment systems in every seat, and complimentary South African wines and spirits. "Our new Chicago gateway is our commitment to our customers requests for increased service and further demonstrates that nobody offers more non-stop flights to and throughout Africa than South African Airways," explains Cavaliere.  "Stay tuned for more exciting developments to come."

South African Airways also features the only nonstop service from the US to South Africa with daily departures from Washington. Add that to South African Airways' daily direct service from New York and you'll see there's no other way to fly. The airline's Africa network is unsurpassed, featuring connections to more than 20 destinations within South Africa, and more than 20 cities across the continent, making the airline the savvy traveler's "gateway to Africa".  As a recent member to the worldwide Star Alliance, South African Airways is now able to offer its customers 852 destinations in 152 countries and more than 15,500 flights daily. 

For more information on South African Airways, please call 800-722-9675 or visit www.flysaa.com.

Dining in the Sky with SAA


Passengers using South African Airways' newly opened First Class Lounge at Johannesburg International Airport can expect a culinary experience worthy of this sophisticated haven. "The African theme, which runs through the entire concept, has also been used to great effect in the food and beverage areas," says Madelain Roscher, Senior Manager: Corporate Communications at SAA, Says Owen Jullies (Manager, SAA Menu Design and Beverage Selection): "In line with the overall design concept the lounge offers a range of sophisticated dining options."

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The First Class Lounge offers nothing less than a five star dining experience that uses only the finest and freshest of ingredients - smoked salmon imported from Scotland, fresh from the waves seafood, crispy salads and top grade butcher's cuts. Ingredients are innovatively prepared in a 'Fusion' style menu that melds the flavours of the world, in a uniquely South African style. Ail conspire to provide travellers using the lounge with a superb dining experience.

"Dining options at the lounge include breakfast, high tea, an all-day snack service and - most unusually - an a la carte menu," says Roscher. The breakfast buffet offers an array of options such as freshly baked croissants, muffins and Danish pastries, a selection of cereals, and fresh fruit juices. There 411 also be the traditional breakfast made to order. Attention to detail is evident in the innovative menus where international dishes are enhanced with unique South African accents.

Passengers perusing the a la carte menu will be able to choose from dishes such as the Fusion, Fillet sandwich (sliced pepper fillet cooked a la minute and served on rye bread) - a light curry of crispy fresh prawns, a salad that drapes luscious Scottish smoked salmon over a selection of garnishing or even an Indian-inspired Biriyani pasta, Vegetarians, vegans, halaal and kosher passengers will also be catered for. "All our First Class passengers are contacted by our public relations office the day of departure. This is an ideal opportunity to ensure that we cater for their dining preferences during the time they spend with us in the lounge," says Roscher.

The First Class lounge has full bar service, as well as a chef and a team of waiters on duty seven days a week. Renowned interior designer Paul Smith of Blacksmith Interior Design Consultants designed the interior of the luxurious lounge. Apart from the innovatively designed seating areas, other facilities include lavish shower rooms, a soundproof reading room, a smoking room, five soundproof snooze rooms, and a business centre with international telephone, computer and Internet facilities.