South African Express Airways information
Since taking to the skies in April 1994, South African Express Airways has become one of the fastest growing regional airlines in Africa, and forms part of the trusted South African Airways (SAA) alliance.
Our profile
- A regional airline with route networks covering major local and regional cities.
- South African Express Airways plays a significant role in the country’s hospitality, travel and tourism industry.
- SA Express Airways has recently become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Department of Public Enterprise.
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Benefits
The SAA Alliance partnership entitles customers to Voyager benefits. Flight schedules are coordinated amongst SAA Alliance airlines in order to provide a seamless service. This alliance also enables us to provide hassle-free services in areas such as ticketing, check-in facilities, mutual branding and flight codes.
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Awards
Customers are guaranteed first-rate service; the following awards are testament to the exceptional efforts of our staff:
- The International Star Quality Award
- Top 500 Best Managed Companies
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Executive management
The organisational structure of SA Express reflects its determination to be the most successful regional airline, and its mission to provide the best customer service whilst also optimizing profits. The compact management structure ensures continued attention to strategic objectives.
SA Express leadership is both experienced and passionate. The management team is accommodating and approachable and has high expectations for all SA Express employees. Personal development is achieved through engagement at all levels and we encourage our staff to participate and integrate as much as possible. We are extremely proud of our diverse workforce.
• Inati Ntshanga – Chief Executive Officer
• Mark Shelly – Chief Financial Officer
• Brian van Wyk – General Manager: Commercial
• Merriam Mochoele – General Manager: Legal, Risk and Compliance
• Dave Allanby – General Manager: Operations
• Kgatile Nkala- General Manager: Human Resources
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Our route network
SA Express caters for both business and leisure travellers by offering flights to most destinations within South Africa and services between Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Click here to see our route network.
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Our fleet
Our airline has expanded its fleet; the latest acquisitions include two Q400 turbo-prop aircraft. The 50-seat Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) and DeHavilland Dash 8-Series 300-turbo-prop aircraft are available on certain routes operated by the airline. These aircraft offer a new level of service with leather seating and superior design.
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