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South African Airways

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About South African Airways

South African Airways (SAA) is one of the oldest airlines in the world. SAA has received numerous “Best African Airline” awards from different leading magazines and international organizations. The airline operates one of the most technologically advanced aircraft fleets in the world and offers an exclusive and highly rated product. The vision of SAA is to be an African Airline with Global Reach underpinned by values of safety, valuing its people, customer focus, accountability, and integrity.

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South African Airways

Earning Miles on Star Alliance Partners - Mileage Table

Cabin ClassPurchased Fare ClassMile Earned
Cabin ClassBusinessPurchased Fare ClassC/JMile EarnedActual miles x 150%
Cabin ClassBusinessPurchased Fare ClassInternational Flights: Z/D/P(Notes)Mile EarnedActual miles x 125%
Cabin ClassBusinessPurchased Fare ClassDomestic Flights: ZMile EarnedActual miles x 125%
Cabin ClassBusinessPurchased Fare ClassDomestic Flights: DMile EarnedActual miles x 100%
Cabin ClassEconomyPurchased Fare ClassY/B/M/KMile EarnedActual miles x 100%
Cabin ClassEconomyPurchased Fare ClassH/S/Q/T/VMile EarnedActual miles x 50%
Cabin ClassEconomyPurchased Fare ClassL/W/GMile EarnedActual miles x 25%
Cabin ClassNo mileage accrualPurchased Fare ClassI/X/E/U/N/RMile Earned0%

Notes

  • Starting from Feb. 19, 2019 (Travel Date), P class in Business cabin(international flights) can earn 125%.