As part of its African route expansion plan South African Airways (SAA) this month increased frequency to Luanda, Angola.
The two extra weekly flights commenced on September 9, bringing SAA’s total operations between Johannesburg and Luanda to four flights per week. SAA has been operating to Luanda for more than 30 years. Both narrow and wide body aircraft (A330- 200, A330-300 and A320) operate on this route.
The additional frequencies are operated with the A320 two class configured aircraft. SAA spokesperson Tlali Tlali said SAA’s Network Development Plan was aligned to its alliance strategy of strengthening its position in sub-Saharan Africa by forming new partnerships. SAA customers can also use TAAG Angola Airlines as the two carriers code-share between Johannesburg and Luanda as well as Cape Town and Luanda.
TAAG Angola Airlines code-shares with SAA on its direct services between Johannesburg and Luanda, including destinations such Harare and Lusaka on the SAA network.
The Airbus A320 will be used on the Angola route.
