Munich and South Africa on Lufthansa & SAA C class (PICS)
Apr 23, 2012, 8:06 am
#31
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Thanks for taking the time to share your impressions of our services... Much appreciated. Please consider sharing your images with our Facebook fans (facebook.com/SouthAfricanAirways) as they would love to see these pictures.
Hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on board again,
SAA North America
Hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on board again,
SAA North America
Apr 23, 2012, 9:26 am
#32
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I've been waiting until the end of your report to comment and I must say this is one of the more beautifully photographed and nicely written reports that I've had the pleasure of reading. And what a magnificent trip! Be it on the plane or on the ground, this report was totally First Class (even though you flew in Business 
)! SAA looks to have an impresive Business Class, too.
)! SAA looks to have an impresive Business Class, too.
Apr 24, 2012, 2:43 am
#33
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Very interesting report.
It's nice to see that Boschendal has stepped it up a bit and now offers a lovely picnic lunch. I'll be ordering that on the next visit!!
I was also impresse with the state of the domestic lounges on SAA. Who knew??
Thank you for posting.
It's nice to see that Boschendal has stepped it up a bit and now offers a lovely picnic lunch. I'll be ordering that on the next visit!!
I was also impresse with the state of the domestic lounges on SAA. Who knew??
Thank you for posting.
Apparently there are quite a few other places that offer it as well such as solms delta, ailee bleu. As with boschendal, you'll need to make reservation at least 24 hours in advance if you choose to do the picnic. Enjoy 
Thanks for taking the time to share your impressions of our services... Much appreciated. Please consider sharing your images with our Facebook fans (facebook.com/SouthAfricanAirways) as they would love to see these pictures.
Hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on board again,
SAA North America
Hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on board again,
SAA North America
I've been waiting until the end of your report to comment and I must say this is one of the more beautifully photographed and nicely written reports that I've had the pleasure of reading. And what a magnificent trip! Be it on the plane or on the ground, this report was totally First Class (even though you flew in Business )! SAA looks to have an impresive Business Class, too.
)! SAA looks to have an impresive Business Class, too. I have really enjoyed reading your trip reports as well!!
Apr 25, 2012, 12:43 pm
#34
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Even SAA Y offer 34" legroom in Y compared to 31" on LH / BA or 32" on LX.
I hope to go to SA in November and will certainly ask for this grape drink. A nice visit in Salzburg is the lake district.
Great report. Thanks.
I hope to go to SA in November and will certainly ask for this grape drink. A nice visit in Salzburg is the lake district.
Great report. Thanks.
Apr 25, 2012, 1:27 pm
#35
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Did you visit Johanesburg?
How far is the domestic terminal from the International?
I hope to go in November so it was very helpful reading your review. I hope to stay at the Nelson.
Thanks.
How far is the domestic terminal from the International?
I hope to go in November so it was very helpful reading your review. I hope to stay at the Nelson.
Thanks.
Apr 26, 2012, 8:16 am
#36
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Enjoy your trip!I will post a more detailed review of the Johannesburg part of the trip on my blog in the next few days if you are interested.
Last edited by m4rcla; Apr 28, 2012 at 9:30 pm
Apr 26, 2012, 2:58 pm
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Service was efficient but our stewardess wasn't very warm, and felt a little bit hurried. Anyways, I discovered a new drink that I really liked called Grapetiser, which is basically a sparkling grape juice. It became my favorite drink during my stay in South Africa. The drink was served with the 3 amuse bouches: smoked salmon crostini, ham with cheese, and tomato mozarella.
Apr 27, 2012, 3:35 pm
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I did! It's really good as well but I still prefered Grapetiser Probably because our Martinelli's sparkling while tasted somewhat similar. But I could not find a Grapetiser replacement here in the US.
I also tried the white Grapetiser but again still prefered the red Grapetiser.
Probably because our Martinelli's sparkling while tasted somewhat similar. But I could not find a Grapetiser replacement here in the US.I also tried the white Grapetiser but again still prefered the red Grapetiser.
Apr 27, 2012, 5:53 pm
#39
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Thank you.
I would be very interested in your blog on Johannesburg.
Thanks.
I would be very interested in your blog on Johannesburg.
Thanks.
Apr 29, 2012, 1:47 am
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My wife and I just flew SAA from Nairobi to Perth via jnb in business class. Your menu from jnb to muc was the same menus we had jnb per. Also the main dishes were the same served from jnb to NBO. In fact last year in August it was the same menu served to Perth.
While the food is tasty and fresh, I wonder how often they change the menu, if at all.
I also agree that the bed is great to sleep in. I slept on average 6-7 hours on our long haul flights. I found service to be excellent on all of our flights.
Thanks for the report.
While the food is tasty and fresh, I wonder how often they change the menu, if at all.
I also agree that the bed is great to sleep in. I slept on average 6-7 hours on our long haul flights. I found service to be excellent on all of our flights.
Thanks for the report.
Apr 29, 2012, 5:27 pm
#42
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Thanks for the info on Johannesburg.
I hope to be able to also visit a gold mine and Pretoria in one day. I think there is a Tower also.
I hope to be able to also visit a gold mine and Pretoria in one day. I think there is a Tower also.
Apr 30, 2012, 12:05 pm
#43
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I believe that a C ticket on UA to SA is now 160,000 miles. It used to be 50% premium over Y and now it's double.
I may get a US Air credit card.
I may get a US Air credit card.
Apr 30, 2012, 3:59 pm
#44
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Sorry one more question.
Did you do any vaccinations / shots?
We are only going to Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Thanks.
Did you do any vaccinations / shots?
We are only going to Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Thanks.
Apr 30, 2012, 5:00 pm
#45
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You don't need any malaria pills or yellow fever for the areas that you are going to.