Originally Posted by
evanb
No, the A340-200s were upgraded to the standard SAA long haul flat bed soon after delivery in 2004.
This is definitely not the case as I flew on SLC, SLD and SLE as well at various times between 2005-2007 and they did not have the flat beds.
Just checked some old cabin photos I had taken during this time and sure enough. Back then the 747s were also flying and did not have flat beds either.