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Before Flying

  • At the Airport

    We have lounges in 5 of South Africa’s major Domestic cities with presence in Harare, Lagos and Lusaka. You are legible to use the lounges when travelling on SAA or a Star Alliance partner airline, (this applies to your guests as well) on the same day of travel.

  • Special Assistance

    Travelling should always be a pleasure, and we go out of our way to make sure that anybody with special needs feels particularly cared for. That can be a disability, a medical condition, a dietary requirement, or the fact that you’re travelling with young babies or children.

  • Travelling with Infants

    SAA offers special assistance to make travelling more enjoyable and comfortable for our youngest flyers and their parents.

  • Unaccompanied Minors

    Our Unaccompanied Minors service ensures that your child receives the very best care from when you check-in your little traveller, to the final arrival. When your child has to travel alone, booking a flight with SAA is the next best thing to being there yourself.

  • Travel Documentation

    Please ensure you have the correct documentation with you ready for check-in, security clearance and the boarding gates. For international travel, government regulations require all travellers over 16 years old to be in possession of a valid (return) air ticket, a passport and visa and health documentation (if required).

  • Health

    Loosen your muscles and joints with these simple stretches. You can perform them in your seat, but make sure it is in the upright position. Remember to respect the personal space of fellow travellers.

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