Business travellers from Asia now have better access to Brazil with South African Airways' (SAA) enhanced scheduling from Johannesburg to Sao Paulo, Brazil. And they can fly in one of SAA's newly acquired jets.
SAA has increased its services on the Johannesburg-Sao Paulo route from the current two to three flights per week. The services are scheduled for Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
The airline has temporarily suspended service on the Johannesburg-Buenos Aires, Argentina route. The additional flights to Sao Paulo coupled with services provided by SAA's codeshare partner, Varig Airlines, mean that SAA passengers will still be able to connect to Buenos Aires three times per week.
SAA's domestic alliance, South African Airlink (SA Airlink) has expanded its fleet of aircraft with 30 ERJ135 Regional Jets ordered from Embraer in Brazil.
The new jets are capable of speeds of 833 km/h and fly at heights of 37,000 feet. The 37-seater ERJ135 jet also features leather upholstery, individual reading lights, overhead baggage compartments, personal overhead ventilation and large windows. Clear aisles, generous stand-up headroom and large windows help provide a high level of passenger comfort and enhance the wide-bodied feel of the cabin. The aircraft also offers large baggage storing capability.
The new fleet will commence service in South African Airlink's new Intra Africa pan regional transportation system project. The first of the new destinations will be Ndola and Livingstone in Zambia, followed by Bulawayo in Zimbabwe.