South African Airways

South African Airways resumes direct Johannesburg-Perth service

Share

Perth Airport celebrates the return of South African Airways (SAA) with the revival of its direct route between Johannesburg and Perth.

Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti highlights the significance for Western Australia’s aviation recovery and tourism industry, emphasising the benefits for South African expats and visitors attending major events. Perth Airport CEO Jason Waters expresses enthusiasm for the partnership and anticipates increasing the service frequency. SAA CEO Professor John Lamola underscores the route’s strategic importance and its role in strengthening ties between South Africa and Western Australia.

With a focus on comfort and efficiency, SAA operates the route with an Airbus A340-300, offering both Business and Economy Class options.

This post was published on 29 April 2024 14:45

André Orban

M. Sc. Engineering

Published by
André Orban

Recent Posts

Eindhoven Airport expands use of lifting aids to ease baggage handlers’ workload

Eindhoven Airport has added seven new lifting aids in its baggage hall, bringing the total…

1 May 2025

Dubai Airport welcomes 23.4 million guests in Q1 2025, sets new monthly record

Dubai International Airport (DXB) saw a strong start to 2025, welcoming 23.4 million passengers in…

1 May 2025

Finnair cancels 140 flights on May 2 due to industrial action, affecting 12,000 passengers

Finnair announced it will cancel approximately 140 flights on Friday, May 2, due to a…

30 April 2025

Greece orders 8 Airbus H215 helicopters to strengthen wildfire response

Athens has signed a deal with Airbus Helicopters for eight H215 helicopters, with options for…

30 April 2025

Air France-KLM Group posts stronger Q1 2025 with €161M operating improvement and €783M free cash flow

Air France-KLM began 2025 with a €161 million year-on-year improvement in operating result, bringing Q1…

30 April 2025

Lufthansa lands Airbus A380 in Denver for the first time

Lufthansa has operated its first-ever Airbus A380 flight to Denver, marking a milestone for both…

30 April 2025