Other Middle East and Africa Frequent Flyer Programs - SA-E Same Day Standby and Baggage Tranfer at JNB on SA

Hello, SA Voyager Experts!

Flying SA Express GBE-JNB, connecting to MS onward to CAI. My connection time is 1:05, which seems pretty aggressive based on my limited experience at JNB and my extensive experience in flying on the last flight of the day on any route.

So, two questions:

1. Can I stand by for an earlier flight and is there a charge for that? I'm UA GS/*G, but I assume that means nothing if there's not a lounge involved.
2. If not, what are the odds of my luggage transiting to MS in time to make the outbound?

Thanks for your help!

Timothy

Hello, SA Voyager Experts!

Flying SA Express GBE-JNB, connecting to MS onward to CAI. My connection time is 1:05, which seems pretty aggressive based on my limited experience at JNB and my extensive experience in flying on the last flight of the day on any route.

So, two questions:

1. Can I stand by for an earlier flight and is there a charge for that? I'm UA GS/*G, but I assume that means nothing if there's not a lounge involved.
2. If not, what are the odds of my luggage transiting to MS in time to make the outbound?

Thanks for your help!

Timothy
Hi Timothy

That is a short connection. If our flight ex gbe is delayed by 20 minutes your bags and possibly you won't make it. Allow 2 hours for a connection.