Other Middle East and Africa Frequent Flyer Programs - SAA Domestic J

Has anyone flown SAA Domestic Business Class recently? We are booked JNB-CPT-JNB, and I wanted to know if they still serve a meal, drinks, etc.?

What is their service like?

It's like a standard European short-haul. Mostly on 737-800s and some A319s.

Food and drink is served - JNB-CPT is around 2 hour flight.

The definition of meal times on SAA has been reduced, basically you only get a proper meal if the flight leaves between 12-1:30 and 5-7pm. Otherwise they give you a vile heated sandwich.

Make sure you get on the two side of the aircraft as being in a middle seat in Business Class is decidedly un-Business Class like.

Given a choice I would take BA as they offer a much better product on the JNB-CPT route from start to finish. Also if you have a problem they are more proactive at solving it than the indifference you will be met with at SAA.

The definition of meal times on SAA has been reduced, basically you only get a proper meal if the flight leaves between 12-1:30 and 5-7pm. Otherwise they give you a vile heated sandwich.

Make sure you get on the two side of the aircraft as being in a middle seat in Business Class is decidedly un-Business Class like.

Given a choice I would take BA as they offer a much better product on the JNB-CPT route from start to finish. Also if you have a problem they are more proactive at solving it than the indifference you will be met with at SAA.+1

100% agree, BA biz is better.

If you have a choice in the matter, try to get on one of the A340 they fly between JNB and CPT as you'll have l/h seats.

The definition of meal times on SAA has been reduced, basically you only get a proper meal if the flight leaves between 12-1:30 and 5-7pm. Otherwise they give you a vile heated sandwich.



A few weeks back I had a flight leaving CPT in between these food windows - SAA did serve a full meal.

At the end of March I flew the 11h50 from CPT to JNB and got a sandwich. Rather a yummy bacon and egg club (there was also a veggie option), but a sandwich it was.

Thanks. I fly in from maun so need a connecting flight and then have an early connection from J'burg which means I can't take BA. Will let u know how it was:)

I am back!! I agree with all the posts. It is a very poor J class.

From JNB-CPT there was a vile sandwich, washed down with 1 bottle of cheap red. CPT-JNB was gross eggs, but good bacon and hash brown.

There is no pre-departure drinks, no hot towel service, no headphones, and no service after they have served the meal (thou JNB-CPT the wine was kept topped up).

Y passengers were allowed to use the J bathroom, and even put their children to sleep while standing in front of row 1.

The lounges are mediocre with little food, and average drink selection. Service non-existent.

I would not pay for SAA J Class again. Would take BA.