FlySAA.com November Newsletter
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A new look for a New Year

We're proud to announce that work begun to better flysaa.com has come to fruition!

You can now enjoy an insightful and intuitive blend of features, all designed with you in mind.

Below is a list of what you can look forward to during your visit.

Destination of the month
Summer flights - Toll free flying Special 1 Special 2 More special fares
Upcoming events
SAA News
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Partner of the month
 
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A brand new look

Designed with you in mind, our brand new recently launched website is so easy and fun to use, it's like a walk on the beach:

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Newly built-in geo-tagging capability means we can match your information needs to the country you are in, in your prefered language.

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Find the lowest flight fares based on your departure airport and desired destination.

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View fares over a seven-day period, and select the most affordable flight.

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Easily purchase accommodation, car rental and travel insurance online.

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Manage your trip before and after you fly with online check-in, seat selection, flight amendment, payment and baggage tracing function.

And this is is only the beginning. We have many more planned updates on the way.

So visit www.flysaa.com today and see how SAA can make this summer your best one yet!

Brand new website
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Summer flights — Toll free flying

South African Airways and our special holiday fares is the only way to reach your holiday destination in January.

Enjoy the comfort and hospitality of our in-flight experience and fly your family to any of our domestic holiday destinations.

* Above fares are on a one way basis, inclusive of all taxes and are subject to change due to currency fluctuations. Terms and conditions apply.

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Upcoming events

 

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011

The 10th ICC Cricket World Cup happening this year will, for the first time in the sport's history, be hosted by three South Asian Test cricket playing countries: India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Current cup holders Australia will be hoping to extend their record of consecutive wins to 4, having last beaten Sri Lanka in the 2007 final.

The Proteas on the other hand will be hoping to advance to the finals, having made the semis on 3 separate occasions: 1992, 1999 and 2007.

We'll get you to the games in time to cheer for the Proteas!

 

Venue: India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

Date: 19 February – 2 April 2011

 

Website: icc-cricket.yahoo.net

   
 
 

Rio Carnival

Rio Carnival

The Rio Carnival is the mother of all parades, an extravaganza that dates back to 1723.

It promises to live up to its legacy in 2011, when the streets of Rio will come alive in a blaze of colour, song and dance.

The Sambadrome, where the display will be, will host all kinds of floats and festivities as rival schools show-off their outfits & bands before awed onlookers.

SAA promises to fly you to Rio porta-bandeira style, and ensure that you don't miss the two major days that define this occasion: namely Carnival Sunday and the Champions Parade.

 

Venue: Rio de Jeneiro, Sambadrome

Date: 5 - 8 March 2011

 

Website: www.rio-carnival.net

   
 
 

Cape Argus

Cape Argus

2011 marks the 34th anniversary for the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, an event which attracts over 35000 cyclists from around the globe.

With Lance Armstrong's participation earlier on in 2010, the anticipation is even more intense.

Bookings for the tour can be made with SAA online for you and your bicycle.

We will help you take your bicycle down to the Cape. Find out how!

 

Venue: Cape Town

Date: 13 March 2011

 

Website: www.cycletour.co.za

   
 
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SAA News

Serving you the World

Serving you the World

If you haven't updated your details for the Serving you the World competition, you can do it now at www.flysaa.com.

Doing so could reward you with a holiday package for two at one of nine destinations; six international and three local.

To top that, when you rent a car with AVIS through the aforementioned site, you stand to win a new VW Polo Vivo!

 

Update now!

   
   
 

Baggage allowance increase

Fly SAA and take more with you! The baggage allowance in South African Airways economy class has been increased from 20kg to 23kg.

This does, however, not apply to connecting flights or other airlines.

More baggage!
   
   
 

Check your flight status via your mobile phone!

Have you ever rushed to the airport, just to find out your flight is delayed? Wanted to find out when a friend or loved one is landing only to be put on hold? At SAA, your complete travel experience is our priority.

That's why we've made this important feature available to you via your mobile phone.

Simply visit m.flysaa.com and click on the 'Flight Departure and Arrival' link under the During your trip heading. Then enter the flight number and voila, turn your mobile phone into your own personal terminal arrivals and departure billboard.

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Partner of the month

Heathrow Express

Heathrow Express is the fastest way to travel between Heathrow Airport and central London; departing from London's Paddington station every 15 minutes. Book now, using our special discounted rates.

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