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The Taj Group joins SAA Voyager

SAA Voyager is excited to welcome back The Taj Hotel Group, Asia’s biggest hotel group - Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces, allowing Voyager members to enjoy exceptional benefits that this magnificent hotel group offers.

Taj is the flagship brand for the world’s most discerning travellers seeking authentic experiences given that luxury is a way of life to which they are accustomed. Spanning world–renowned landmarks, modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts, authentic Rajput palaces and rustic safari lodges, each Taj hotel reinterprets the tradition of hospitality in a refreshingly modern way to create unique experiences and lifelong memories.

As part of the partnership celebration, SAA Voyager members will have the opportunity to earn a whopping Triple Miles bonus for stays across all Taj hotels from 15 April until 31 July 2013.

All hotel bookings to be done directly with Taj Group hotels through their reservation online system available at www.tajhotels.com

 
 
 

Cruises International joins SAA Voyager

SAA Voyager welcomes Cruises International, South Africa’s largest cruising company which has grown to become the largest sales and marketing representative of 9 selected international cruise lines in South Africa.

Cruises International offers a basket of services to address individual or corporate requirements. They bring to you a portfolio which offers the finest of the world of cruising at the most competitive rates. From large ship cruising to yachts and charters with exceptional itineraries, the choices are many like Sea Dream, Crystal Cruises, Seabourn, Oceania Cruises, AmaWatersways, Celebrity XCruises, Royal Caribbean, Azamara, and Variety Cruises.

SAA Voyager is offering all Voyager members 5% discount of all cruises booked and additional 8% on Crystal Cruises ONLY as an “on board Credit” or a “On board Spa Voucher” or “Shore excursion credit”.

Voyager is also running a competition to the members as follows: Stand a chance to win “a free 7 night cruise” with Cruises International when purchasing a 7 nights cruise or more on any of Cruises International cruises and is valid for bookings made between 15 April - 15 May 2013.

 
 
 

Sabi Sabi and Voyager terminate partnership

Please take note that Sabi Sabi Game Lodge and the Voyager have terminated their partnership with effect from 1 April 2013, therefore Voyager members will no longer be able to earn or redeem Miles as of this effective date. Sabi Sabi was one of the luxury properties that formed part of the hotel/accommodation partner portfolio in the Voyager programme.

Voyager members with issued awards, will be allowed to use their awards as per the validity of non-air awards, which is 3 months from date of issue. Should Voyager members want to reverse the award, the normal Voyager terms and conditions for awards will apply.

Sabi Sabi and SAA Voyager will honour all paid accommodation, and credit Miles until 31 July 2013.

 
 
 

MSC Starlight Cruises and Voyager terminate partnership

Please take note that MSC Starlight Cruises and Voyager have terminated their partnership with effect from 1 April 2013, therefore Voyager members will no longer be able to earn or redeem Miles as of this effective date.

MSC Starlight Cruises was one of Voyager’s exciting lifestyle partners, offering ocean cruises to Voyager members with an option of either earning or redeeming Miles.

MSC Starlight Cruises and SAA Voyager will honour all paid cruises, and credit Miles until 31 July 2013.

 
 
 

Airlink introduces new routes

Airlink will commence scheduled services on two new over-border routes, Johannesburg to Kasane (Botswana) and Johannesburg to Vilanculos (Mozambique) from 22 March 2013.

Earn Voyager Miles and enjoy convenient connections with SAA and their Star Alliance Partner airlines.

 
 
 

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Airlink Airline awards change

With effect from 1 January 2013, awards issued for travel on Airlink flights will no longer fall under the SAA award chart. An award chart specifically for Airlink flights will now be used.

Please refer to the 'Spending Miles' page of the programme guide for the new award levels required on Airlink as from 1 January 2013.

 
 
 

SAA Cape Town International Lounge closed

Due to the flight cancellation between Cape Town and London, SAA has closed its international lounge in the International Departures Terminal at Cape Town International Airport. As a result of this, there is no longer a lounge facility available for our Voyager Elite customers to use.

SAA apologises for any inconvenience caused, and urges passengers using an international flight out of Cape Town on other airlines to call the operating carrier with regards to any available lounge facilities.

Furthermore, please note that passengers travelling on domestic flights can still make use of the domestic departure lounge facilities in Cape Town.

 
 
 

SAA moves to Piece Baggage Concept

As an airline that keeps track of developments within the aviation industry that could positively influence the way our customers feel about flying with us, we are introducing changes to our baggage policy.
 
Please click here for a breakdown of the Baggage Benefit for Voyager Elite members.
 
 
Effective 5 September 2012 we will be moving to a piece concept baggage policy across our route network, from the previous weight concept. Click the 'read more' button below for details.
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SAA and Mango codeshare

South African Airways has entered into a codeshare arrangement with Mango on the coastal routes between Cape Town and Durban. The opportunity to partner with SAA’s low cost carrier Mango will allow greater flexibility and continuity of SAA’s presence on this route. The SAA value proposition on this route remains intact and the only variation will be the use of Mango’s aircraft on this route.
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Kerbside check-in

SAA Voyager Lifetime Platinum and Platinum members can now enjoy the first class check-in experience at our newly revamped Kerbside check-in area. For more information, please contact the Voyager call centre at 0860 003 145.
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