South African Airways (SAA) is South Africa’s national flag carrier and the largest airline in the country. It is headquartered in Airways Park at O.R. Tambo International Airport, near Johannesburg.
What you need to know about South African Airways
We receive occasional complaints about South African Airways. Here’s one where a passenger heading to her mother’s funeral was charged $5,900 by SAA for an economy-class ticket.
How to resolve a problem with South African Airways
This guide on how to solve a customer service problem will help you resolve most problems with the company. You can also refer to the executive contacts below or contact our advocacy team directly.
Note: If you’re having customer service trouble, please use our proven methods for fixing any consumer problem before contacting a manager.
South African Airways mailing address
1200 S. Pine Island Road
Suite 650
Plantation, FL 33324
South African Airways social media channels
South African Airways executive customer service contacts
Primary Contact
Tim Atkinson
Senior Leader | Operations | People Management | Delivering Change | Customer Service Excellence
1200 S. Pine Island Road
Suite 650
Plantation, FL 33324
[email protected]
Secondary Contact
Todd Neuman
Vice President, Sales and Marketing – North America
1200 S. Pine Island Road
Suite 650
Plantation, FL 33324
[email protected]
(954) 769-5111
Tebogo Tsimane
General Manager, Operations
1200 S. Pine Island Road
Suite 650
Plantation, FL 33324
[email protected]
Chief Executive
Vuyani Jarana
CEO South African Airways
Airways Park
Johannesburg International Airport, 1627
Johannesburg, South Africa
[email protected]
Alternate email: [email protected]
Frequently asked questions about South Africa Airways
Yes, South African Airways operates flights between South Africa and the United States.
South African Airways is an international airline that operates flights to multiple global destinations.
South African Airways suspended operations in 2020 due to financial difficulties. Since then, it has resumed some flights.
Yes, some SAA tickets are refundable. Check your ticket’s cancellation policies.
South African Airways provides direct flights between Johannesburg (JNB) and Washington, D.C. (IAD).
South African Airways does not offer direct flights to New York.
South African Airways is currently undergoing business rescue proceedings through a joint effort from Takatso Consortium and the South African government.
You can contact it at +27-11-978-2888 or fax +27-11-978-9567.
To make inquiries at SAA, use the email address [email protected].
How to get professional help with your South African Airways problem
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