 
Our chosen preferred airline partner for this programme is South African Airways, consistently voted ‘The Best Airline to Africa’ 17 years in a row.
With twice daily services from London to Johannesburg a daily to Cape Town and a comprehensive network of flights throughout Southern Africa to many destinations, you are sure to find a flight to match your particular requirements.
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Premium Class
• Access to dedicated check-in, Departure and Arrival lounges and priority baggage handling in both the UK and South Africa
• Award winning 180˚ lie-flat seats with a 73” seat pitch (Skytrax 2004-2006)
• 24” seat width with adjustable privacy screen
• Forward facing seating configuration 2-2-2
• Personal 10.4” screen with audio and video-on-demand entertainment system offering 15 blockbuster movies
• Selection of fine cuisine, complimentary award winning South African wines and champagne
• Laptop power supply
• 30kgs baggage allowance
• Amenity kit, full size cotton duvet and pillow
• Select seat in advance
Economy Class
• A generous seat pitch of 33-34”offering more legroom than on any of our direct competitors
• Seating configuration 2-4-2
• Personal 10.4” screen with audio and video-on-demand entertainment system offering 15 blockbuster movies
• Selection of fine cuisine, all accompanied by a complimentary full bar service including hand-picked award winning South African wines
• 20kgs baggage allowance with 7kgs hand luggage
• Amenity kit, snug blanket and pillow
• Select seat in advance
Above product features are available on the A340-600 and A340-300e aircraft. Selected flights may vary. |
Special Fares
As long as you stay at least a Saturday night or a minimum of five days in South Africa, just add the applicable airfare to your hotels, vehicle rental or touring package to calculate your total holiday cost. Please note that these special fares can only be used when purchased in conjunction with ground arrangements with a minimum requirement of 3 nights.
SAA, operate several classes of tariff within economy class. You are advised to book as early as possible to secure seats within the lowest price ranges, you will be informed at the time of booking of the most economical fare available.
If you wish to travel in Premium Class, we have negotiated specially discounted airfares which we will quote on request.
Other Scheduled Airline Partners
 
Virgin Atlantic operate non-stop flights from London Heathrow daily year round to Johannesburg and also daily during the period October to March to Cape Town.
Flights to south Africa are operated by modern Airbus A340 aircraft offering the full range of services which have made the airline so popular with the general public and we can offer you the choice of travelling in Economy, Premium or Upper Class.
Connecting flights are also available to most other destinations within Southern Africa
From October 2007, a service will also be provided once a week from London Heathrow to the paradise island of Mauritius.
 
Air Namibia operate non-stop flights from London Gatwick to Windhoek, three times per week ,they also offer convenient onward connections to both Johannesburg and Cape Town. |
