Book South African Airways Flights with Affluence Travels
South African Airways, the flag carrier of South Africa, offers a comprehensive range of flight options for both domestic and international travel across Africa, Europe, North America, and Asia. Whether you're seeking a South African Airways business class experience or booking your South African Airways flights for a budget-friendly journey, Affluence Travels makes it easier than ever to secure your ideal seat. We specialize in South African Airways online booking, providing seamless reservations and assistance, ensuring your journey is both comfortable and affordable.
Why Choose Affluence Travels to Book South African Airways Flights?
When you book your South African Airways reservations through Affluence Travels, you get a reliable platform for easy South African Airways online booking. We offer competitive prices, real-time flight availability, and 24/7 customer support to assist with everything from South African Airways ticket price queries to booking specific South African Airways direct flights. You can also manage extras such as seat selection, baggage, and hotel stays, making it simple to customize your South African Airways international booking.
How to Book South African Airways Flights via Affluence Travels
Online Booking:
- Visit the Affluence Travels website.
- Enter your departure city, destination, travel dates, and number of passengers.
- Then airlines will be displayed and you can select the South African Airways flight that suits your schedule and budget.
- Enter passenger details and complete the booking securely using available payment methods.
- As soon as the booking is confirmed you will receive your e-ticket and booking confirmation via email.
Phone Booking Assistance:
If you prefer personalized support, simply dial Affluence Travels contact number for direct assistance. Our team will guide you through the booking process for South African Airways flights, answer any queries, and help you with special requests for both South African Airways business class and economy class bookings. It is the best way for those passengers who need direct assistance or want to book complicated itineraries.
Manage Your South African Airways Booking with Affluence Travels
Affluence Travels offers convenient ways to manage your South African Airways bookings:
- Modify Dates or Passenger Details: Contact us to update your booking details or change dates. All you have to do is provide a 6-digit booking reference number and last name and fare differences and changes will be handled by our expert team.
- Add Extras: Add extra baggage, meals, or seat selection for a more personalized experience.
- Reprint Tickets: Lost tickets? You can reprint your e-ticket anytime through our platform.
- Update Contact Information: Keep your contact details up to date to receive real-time updates on your South African Airways flight.
South African Airways Seat Selection Policy
At Affluence Travels, we help you select the best seat on your South African Airways flight, whether you're traveling in business class or economy class.
- Advance Seat Selection: Choose your seat during the booking process or later during online check-in. Availability may vary depending on your fare type.
- Seat Selection Options:
- Seats on South African Airways flights can be selected during the online booking process or through the "Manage My Booking" section on flysaa.com. Passengers can access seat selection up to 24 hours before departure. Economy Class passengers are typically allowed to select standard seats, while Business Class passengers enjoy premium seating with fully flat beds on long-haul flights. Additional preferred seats with extra legroom may be available for an additional fee.
South African Airways Seat Upgrade Policy
Upgrade your South African Airways business class seat for a more luxurious flight experience. You can bid for upgrades or negotiate with our team at the airport.
- Cabin Upgrade: Upgrade from economy class to business class with added benefits like priority boarding and enhanced cabin service.
- Airport Upgrades: Eligible passengers can bid for cabin upgrades at the airport, subject to availability. Emergency exit row seats are also available for a separate charge and can be bid for at the airport.
- Upgrade Process: Contact Affluence Travels to explore upgrade options and pricing based on your specific booking and flight.
South African Airways Flight Change Policy
Need to make a change to your South African Airways flight? Here's how:
- Flexible Change Policy: South African Airways allows one free change on all fare types offered on SAA-operated flights, subject to fare conditions. This provides flexibility if your travel plans need adjustments.
- Change Fees: Changes made to your booking after utilizing your free change allowance may incur fees depending on the fare type. Change fees vary by route and typically range from R350 to R2,700 for regional and international flights.
- How to Change: Contact Affluence Travels for support in changing your South African Airways flight dates or itinerary. Our expert team will guide you through the process and help you understand any applicable fare differences.
South African Airways Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your South African Airways ticket, here's what you need to know:
- 24-Hour Cancellation Rule: Cancel your booking within 24 hours of purchase for a full refund if your flight is at least 7 days away.
- Refundable vs Non-Refundable Fares: Refundable fares provide full refunds, while non-refundable fares may offer travel credits or partial refunds depending on the specific fare type and route.
- Cancellation Process: Log into your Manage My Booking section, select the ticket you wish to cancel, choose passengers, and confirm the cancellation. The refund amount will be displayed before confirmation. Refunds are processed to your original payment method.
- No-Show Rules: Missing your flight without prior cancellation results in the loss of your South African Airways ticket, and no refund will be issued.
South African Airways Baggage Policy
South African Airways provides clear baggage guidelines to help you travel without hassle:
Carry-On (Cabin) Baggage
- Economy Class: One piece of carry-on baggage per passenger free of charge with a maximum weight of 8 kg (18 lbs) and maximum dimensions of 56 cm x 36 cm x 23 cm (22 in x 14 in x 9 in).
- Business Class: Two pieces of carry-on baggage per passenger, each with a maximum weight of 8 kg (18 lbs) and maximum total dimensions of 115 cm (45 in) = length + width + height.
- Personal Item: In addition to carry-on baggage, you may bring a personal item (such as a small handbag, coat, or laptop bag) that must fit under the seat in front of you.
- Note: All carry-on luggage must fit either under the seat in front of you or in the overhead lockers. Carry-on luggage must not obstruct emergency exits or aisles.
Checked Baggage (Free Baggage Allowance)
- The free checked baggage allowance depends on your route, fare class, and class of service (Economy, Premium Economy, or Business).
- Weight Limits: A single piece of checked baggage must not exceed 32 kg (70 lbs) in weight. If it does, it must be repacked into multiple pieces or you will be charged excess baggage fees.
- Dimension Limits: The sum of dimensions (length + width + height) should not exceed 158 cm (62 in) for a single checked bag.
- Multiple Baggage Pieces: Baggage is assessed by number of pieces rather than weight alone. Standard free baggage allowance typically includes one to two pieces depending on your fare class and route.
- Infants: Children without a seat have a free baggage allowance of one piece not exceeding 50 lbs (~23 kg) with dimension limits of 62 in (158 cm).
- Most Significant Carrier Rule: For multi-segment journeys, the free baggage allowance is determined by the carrier with the longest sector of the journey.
Special Notes & Add-Ons
- Excess Baggage: If you exceed the free baggage allowance or one piece exceeds weight or dimension limits, excess baggage fees apply. Charges range from $65 to $240 for long-haul flights, and a maximum of 3 additional bags are permitted.
- Sporting Equipment and Musical Instruments: The airline may have specific requirements and fees for transporting sporting equipment and musical instruments. Please check with our team for limitations, transportation requirements, and fee information.
South African Airways Check-In Information
Check in for your South African Airways flight quickly and easily with the following options:
Online Check-In:
Online check-in is available 24 hours before departure for domestic flights (closes 90 minutes before departure) and 24 hours before departure for international flights (closes 2 hours before departure). Select your seat, add baggage if needed, and get your boarding pass in a few steps.
Airport Check-In Timings:
- For domestic flights, check-in counters close 40 minutes before departure for flights from Johannesburg (OR Tambo), Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, and East London, and 30 minutes before departure for all other domestic flights.
- For regional and international flights, check-in counters close 50 minutes before departure for all travel classes, with exceptions for flights to Luanda, Lagos, Kinshasa, Sao Paulo, New York, and Washington closing 1-2 hours prior to departure.
South African Airways Unaccompanied Minor (UMNR) Policy
South African Airways provides safe and supervised travel options for unaccompanied minors (UMNR). Affluence Travels can help you with UMNR flight bookings, ensuring that all necessary procedures and supervision are handled with care.
- Age Requirements: Children aged 5-11 years should travel as unaccompanied minors. Children aged 12-15 may travel alone but can request UMNR service if desired.
- Booking Process: UMNR bookings must be made in advance through Affluence Travels. Our agents will assist with all necessary arrangements. Bookings must be made directly with the airline and are subject to special handling confirmation.
- Required Documents:
- For South African nationals: Unabridged Birth Certificate of the UMNR travelling and valid passport biography page for all other nationalities.
- Court Order or Affidavit (where applicable).
- Death Certificate (of any deceased parent reflected on the unabridged birth certificate).
- Completed UMNR Consent Form (new online form available).
- Emergency contact information.
- Supervision: An airline agent will escort the child from check-in through to arrival, ensuring they are safely handed over to the designated adult upon landing.
- Flight Restrictions: Unaccompanied minors should reach their destination before 20:00 hrs for all direct flights. For connecting flights, this restriction does not apply, but connecting flights may not be on the next day.
Book Your South African Airways Flights Today
Whether you're booking a South African Airways direct flight or a connecting flight, South African Airways flight tickets are just a call away. For the best South African Airways ticket prices and expert assistance with your travel plans, contact Affluence Travels to book your South African Airways flight with ease.
