How to Book Travel on South African Airways

Unlike many South African airlines, South African Airways provides service to many different countries, which helps passengers avoid switching airlines when they travel to the region. South African Airways serves more than 700 destinations worldwide, including 34 cities in 26 countries. South African Airways' technical facility is located at Johannesburg International Airport and is the largest maintenance facility in all of Africa. The airline flies over 20 domestic routes with 20 flights daily between Cape Town and Johannesburg alone. Follow these steps to book your seat on South African Airways.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet access
• Major credit card

Book Travel on South African Airways

1. Log on to the South African Airline's Web site (see Resources below). You can also book by calling the airline at its U.S. toll free number, 800-722-9675, or at 011 ([phone].

2. Use the automatic ticket booking system to book your flight from the Web site. Select your region of departure from the drop-down menu to start. Then select whether you need a round-trip, one-way, or multiple-city ticket.

3. Select your departure and arrival dates from drop-down menu.

4. Select the number of passengers and their ages, then select the red "Search" button to begin looking for flights.

5. Wait for the Web site to search for available flights, then select the fare you desire and click the "Price Flights" button. Expect rates to be fairly moderate to expensive, depending upon your destination.

6. Select the exact flight you would like along with the specific pricing option, then click the "Continue" button to move on.

7. Enter your traveler details in the appropriate sections, including your name and meal preferences.

8. Enter your credit card information to pay for your travel, then select how you wish to receive your "E-Ticket."

9. View the "Conditions of Carriage" hyperlink. Then check the appropriate box. Select the "Book Itinerary" button when you've finished so you can book your travel.

Tips & Warnings

• All phone numbers include the U.S. international prefix "011." When calling internationally outside the United States, substitute that "011" with "00."
• All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.
• Try to book your tickets online, as South African Airways offers options for booking a car as well as tour packages from the Web site. You'll find this option under the "Book a Trip" link at the top of the homepage.
• South African Airways offers a rewards program called "Voyager" as an incentive for passengers who book travel with the airline. To find out more information, click on the graphic that says "Click here to enroll online" on the Web site, or select the "Voyager" link from the bar overhead.