About South African Airways
South African Airways (SAA) is the largest airline and flag carrier of South Africa which is headquartered in Airways Park on the grounds of OR Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. South African Airways was founded on 1st February 1934 by the government of South Africa and initially it was overseen controlled by South African Railways and Harbors Administration.
South African Airways was founded in the year 1934 after the acquisition of Union Airways by the government of South Africa. Initially, the airline was controlled and overseen by South African Railways and Harbours Administration. The airline suffered forced sanction during apartheid by many of the African countries, due to which South African Airways adopted long-range aircrafts and other measures to counter restrictions imposed. The airline operated by its Afrikaans name, Suid-Afrikaanse Lugdiens (SAL) during this time. However, in the year 1997, an important overhaul programme was carried out by the firm's board. The programme involved change of name of the airline, its image, aircraft livery, and introduction of online ticketing services.
South African Airways Flight Status
In keeping with their commitment to timeliness, South African Airways informs its travellers regarding any changes in flight timing via SMS to provide a seamless and pleasant experience to all their passengers. Travellers can also check the flight status of their South African Airways flights on MakeMyTrip. Travelers can check their South African Airways Airline flight schedule here.
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As of March, 2011, the fleet of South African Airways consisted of 61 aircrafts. Specifically, there were 11 Airbus A319, 2 Airbus A330-200, 6 Airbus A340-200, 8 Airbus A340-300, 9 Airbus A340-600, 21 Boeing 737-800, 2 Boeing 737-200, and 2 Boeing 737-300 aircrafts.
