South Africa Domestic Business Class
Oct 25, 2021, 10:49 am
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South Africa Domestic Business Class
Do any South African airlines provide food and beverage service in domestic business class now? It was banned but is it back? Flight is JNB CPT and we are trying to see if any of the airlines flying that route offers normal service.
Oct 25, 2021, 2:06 pm
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Apparantly, domestic flights can now serve food and drinks again.
SA Airlines may give you food and drinks again
Airlink: Meals and drinks will once again be served on Airlinks domestic flights from this Wednesday, 27 October 2021, following the withdrawal of restrictions under South Africas COVID-19 bio-security regulations.
SA Airlines may give you food and drinks again
Airlink: Meals and drinks will once again be served on Airlinks domestic flights from this Wednesday, 27 October 2021, following the withdrawal of restrictions under South Africas COVID-19 bio-security regulations.
Last edited by HGOLI; Oct 25, 2021 at 2:07 pm Reason: Added Link
Oct 25, 2021, 2:32 pm
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Yes the law changed on 22 Oct 21, with "(o) an Operator
(i) is allowed to provide pre-packed catering on-board the aircraft and must take all risk mitigation, health and safety measures to contain the spread of COVID-19"
SA Gov link
(i) is allowed to provide pre-packed catering on-board the aircraft and must take all risk mitigation, health and safety measures to contain the spread of COVID-19"
SA Gov link
Oct 26, 2021, 2:48 pm
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Johan
Oct 27, 2021, 3:20 pm
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This isn't a flight (based on duration) that I'd "spring" for business class. It's relatively short (compared to long haul(s) from DFW to SA). And, given the uncertainties, I wouldn't do it b/c you'll likely be disappointed.
Nov 7, 2021, 10:38 am
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Hi. I can def say YES they are. I flew CPT-JNB this week in biz on SA Airlink and they served a meal. You were given the choice between two entrees, served on one tray and the tray also had a cheese/fruit plate, the entree, a cookie and beverage. I'm sorry I don't recall if there was a salad but YES it was def a meal and I was on the 14:00 departure. Safe travels! Oh, and the lil boxed chocolate was SO good!!!!! 