Only 45 Days To Go as South African Airways Keeps Working To Ensure Great Flights to South Africa for the World Soccer Championships

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- South African Airways (SAA), Africa's most awarded airline, announced that final preparations for flying the world to South Africa for the world soccer championships are in place as the airline marks the 45-day countdown. SAA has added flights between match cities and has enhanced the airport experience in Johannesburg, making it easier than ever for soccer fans from throughout North America to fly to South Africa for the games. Everyone at SAA has been working hard as the airline gets ready to welcome the world to its homeland for the tournament, which commences on June 11th.  Soccer fanatics should not despair and should call SAA to book their flights, as there is still space available on a number of flights during the tournament, with fares starting as low as $1,450 plus taxes and fuel surcharges.  There is no better way to experience the first soccer championship to be held on the African continent than to experience it live and in person in South Africa and with its national airline.  Even the onboard experience will celebrate the tournament, with themed in-flight entertainment and snacks on SAA's flights during the tournament. Best of all, SAA has made it easier than ever to find the lowest fares with new technology at www.flysaaspecials.com. By scrolling their mouse over the different dates, the lowest possible fares pop up, enabling travelers to tailor their flights to their budget.

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"Just 45 days to go before the games and the celebrations begin, and South African Airways is ready to welcome fans to our homeland," said Marc Cavaliere, executive vice president of North America for South African Airways.  "Some seats are still available at reasonable fares on flights during the tournament, so we encourage fans to call and check dates so that they may follow their favorite team."

Soccer enthusiasts can call 1-800-722-9675, where SAA agents will help fans find the best dates and lowest fares for travel to the FIFA World Cup™.  Fans can also visit www.flysaaspecials.com  to find the lowest fares.

South African Airways has a specially-created corporate division in place dedicated to ensure that fans have the most comfortable and convenient service to and between the World Cup matches, including a round-the-clock domestic African flight schedule that will make it easy to fly to and from matches in the different cities.  This schedule will complement SAA's already extensive flight schedule throughout Southern Africa that connects with the airline's daily flights from New York JFK and Washington, D.C. In addition, all South African Airways flights in Johannesburg depart from the new, state-of-the-art Terminal B, providing for smooth and timely flight connections through a beautiful and modern terminal packed with many shopping, dining and relaxation options.  A new lounge will provide Premium Business Class passengers with a luxurious haven in which to catch up on work, grab a bite to eat, or freshen up with revitalizing rainfall showers.

To book flights or learn more, fans can call 1-800-722-9675.

South African Airways features daily nonstop service from the U.S. to South Africa with morning departures from New York JFK and afternoon direct service from Washington Dulles (with a stop in Dakar, Senegal) that offer travel convenience and award-winning service.   Travelers in Premium Business Class enjoy 180° fully flat-bed seats, and in Economy Class enjoy the most legroom versus competitors.  Every seat on board offers an individual on-demand entertainment system, plush pillow, warm blanket and amenity kit.  SAA's unrivaled network, featuring seamless connections to nearly 20 destinations within South Africa, and more than 25 cities across the rest of the continent, makes the airline the savvy traveler's "gateway to Africa."  To complement this network, a world of privileges awaits those who join Voyager, South African Airways' premier mileage program.  To sign up, visit www.flysaa.com, and link to the Voyager icon. As a Star Alliance member, South African Airways is able to offer its customers 1,077 destinations in 175 countries and more than 19,700 flights daily, including convenient connections from more than 25 cities in the U.S. through code share service with Star Alliance member United Airlines. Members of United's, Continental's, US Airways' and Air Canada's frequent traveler programs are able to earn and redeem miles on all SAA flights.  For more information on South African Airways, please call (800) 722-9675 or visit www.flysaa.com, where travelers can sign up to be notified of other great travel deals and vacation packages.  For information about South Africa, visit www.southafrica.net.

SOURCE South African Airways

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