Please see the updated travel advisory re cancelled flights due to COVID-19

SAA together with the WorkAway International group repatriated over 300 South Africans from @iflymia to Joburg, Cape Town, and Durban. #FlySAA #ProudlySouthAfrican

Thanks for sharing this great video of our #A350 landing at @iflymia.

SAA returns to @iflymia for the first time in over 20 years for a special repatriation charter flight. #FLYSAA

2/2.SAA and our business rescue practitioners have made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend our commercial operations at all our offices throughout the world, effective Friday, March 27 through April 16, 2020. For more info visit:

1/2.After careful consideration and to be consistent with South Africa’s countrywide 21-day lock-down to prevent the spread of COVID-19,

Please see SAA's updated travel advisory here regarding cancelled flights and rebooking options:

4/4.We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

3/4.SAA has therefore closed its Business Class lounges in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London, Harare, and Lusaka as well as the OR Tambo International Departures Lounge.

2/4.Effective Mar 25, 2020 until further notice, SAA is implementing strict measures to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

1/4.The safety and health of our customers and staff remain our number one priority:

3/3.We appreciate your understanding as we manage this unprecedented situation and extend our sincere apologies for the inconvenience.

2/3.Alternatively, we invite you to send an email to saausa@flysaa.com with your name, confirmation code , originating flight number and departure date and will respond as soon as possible. For information on our Flexible Travel Policy, please visit

1/3.COVID-19 Coronavirus Travel Update. Our Customer Service Center in North America is continuing to experience high call volume and greater than normal hold times, due to customers rebooking future travel plans.

SAA has suspended all international flights due to the impact of the Corona Virus until May 31, 2020. These include flights to and from United States. SAA regrets any inconvenience caused. Read more here:

Please find SAA's updated Corona Virus travel policy here

Due to increased call volume, we are experiencing long wait times. If you are not travelling within the next 72 hrs, please call us closer to your intended travel date, so that we can serve those with immediate travel plans. We apologize for any inconvenience caused .

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If you made a SAA booking with a travel agency or an online travel agency (ex Expedia, Priceline), pls contact the agency directly for any changes to your bookings. Our travel agency partners have information on SAA’s flexible travel policy and will assist you with your booking.

UPDATED: SAA offers flexible travel policy due to COVID-19. Visit our website for more info: