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South African Airways, headquartered at OR Tambo International Airport, was founded in 1934 and is the flag carrier of South Africa. The airline has been part of the world's largest airline alliance, the Star Alliance, since 2006. With a fleet of 54 Boeing and Airbus, SAA serves 38 destinations worldwide.Voyager is South African Airways' loyalty programme, where frequent flyers can earn miles and rewards.

South African Airways Flight Status

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There are four ways to check-in with South African Airways: online check-in (24 hours to 2 hours before flight departure) ; mobile check-in; self check-in kiosks; bag drop counters.

The hand baggage allowance on South African Airways flights depends on the class of travel:

• Economy Class: 1 piece of hand luggage and 1 laptop bag
• First Class and Business Class: 2 pieces of hand luggage and 1 laptop bag
• Maximum dimensions: 115cm (total of length + width + height); Maximum weight: 8kg

The checked baggage allowance also depends on the class of travel:

• Economy Class: 1 piece up to 23kg
• First Class and Business Class: 2 pieces up to 32kg each (exception: only 1 piece allowed on flights within South Africa or between Africa and Libreville/Douala).
• Maximum dimensions: 158cm (total of length + width + height)
• Passengers with baggage over 32kg will have to check it as cargo at cargo shipping rates.

South African Airways contact: www.flysaa.com

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