FLYING A BANKRUPT AIRLINE! South African Airways: Airbus A340-600 BUSINESS CLASS!
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Date: 2023-08-20
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MHJanson
Had some big breakfasts in my time in the Joburg lounge en route to Durban or Cape when they flew Perth to Johannesburg. Found that lounge quiet and peaceful as opposed to say the Bidvest lounge which was a user pay area. One thing too about South African airports is that there's no announcements about boarding so keeping track of time is a must.
Even got a business upgrade in 2019 from JNB to CPT on their flat beds!
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Had some big breakfasts in my time in the Joburg lounge en route to Durban or Cape when they flew Perth to Johannesburg. Found that lounge quiet and peaceful as opposed to say the Bidvest lounge which was a user pay area. One thing too about South African airports is that there's no announcements about boarding so keeping track of time is a must.
Even got a business upgrade in 2019 from JNB to CPT on their flat beds!
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Wallis
I flew on South African from Heathrow to Cape Town in 2007 the first time on a A340; it was a lovely flight, crew were first class and aircraft practically brand new. But subsequent flights to South Africa got progressively worse. I doubt Ill fly with them again. Its a shame for one of the worlds oldest airlines (1934.
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I flew on South African from Heathrow to Cape Town in 2007 the first time on a A340; it was a lovely flight, crew were first class and aircraft practically brand new. But subsequent flights to South Africa got progressively worse. I doubt Ill fly with them again. Its a shame for one of the worlds oldest airlines (1934.
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Zieh
As of today Dudu Myeni the chairwoman who gets the credit for running SAA into the ground has been declared a delinquent director for life by the North Gauteng High Court. Hopefully she will still she get another day in court to explain some the the numerous daft decisions she made.
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As of today Dudu Myeni the chairwoman who gets the credit for running SAA into the ground has been declared a delinquent director for life by the North Gauteng High Court. Hopefully she will still she get another day in court to explain some the the numerous daft decisions she made.
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shiv
Even our national carrier aur india is up for sale. Not of poor service or lack of misnagement. but only corruption on highest level leading almost no new acquisition of planes scaring waway flyers. people fly of middle eastern planes than our national carrier more. thats sad
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Even our national carrier aur india is up for sale. Not of poor service or lack of misnagement. but only corruption on highest level leading almost no new acquisition of planes scaring waway flyers. people fly of middle eastern planes than our national carrier more. thats sad
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Local
The Busiest Air Route in Africa, and also 13th busiest in the world. Incidentally another Cape Town to Joburg route also makes it in the top 3 Busiest Air routes in Africa: this one goes to Lansering Aiport, Joberg's second International Airport as opposed to Oliver Tambo.
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The Busiest Air Route in Africa, and also 13th busiest in the world. Incidentally another Cape Town to Joburg route also makes it in the top 3 Busiest Air routes in Africa: this one goes to Lansering Aiport, Joberg's second International Airport as opposed to Oliver Tambo.
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Zenzele
looks like harold washingtom library america is in. staff on trauma fromm whart do u mean well that means nothing. yes in durban mayoral understabndin what i my reading is that impotant how are iu in do u think are in mimportant no why talk to me then no i did not
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looks like harold washingtom library america is in. staff on trauma fromm whart do u mean well that means nothing. yes in durban mayoral understabndin what i my reading is that impotant how are iu in do u think are in mimportant no why talk to me then no i did not
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Sullybiker
I've only flown a Virgin A346, but I flew LHR-CPT on a 747-400 in 2001, and domestic to Durban and back on the 732. They were all great flights. I loved Cape Town, but I think it would kill me now - I have never partied so hard in my life.
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I've only flown a Virgin A346, but I flew LHR-CPT on a 747-400 in 2001, and domestic to Durban and back on the 732. They were all great flights. I loved Cape Town, but I think it would kill me now - I have never partied so hard in my life.
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Alexo
Very bad flight attendants and rude customer service, I will never or my family take there flight again due to being very very disappointed with the crew including international or domestic since experienced with both on multiple occasions
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Very bad flight attendants and rude customer service, I will never or my family take there flight again due to being very very disappointed with the crew including international or domestic since experienced with both on multiple occasions
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Peter
I flew Johannesburg - Perth on a SAA Airbus 330 in August 2019, in a front economy class seat with the pivoting video display which was also inoperable. Looks like a consistent maintenance problem. (Meals were pretty ordinary too)
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I flew Johannesburg - Perth on a SAA Airbus 330 in August 2019, in a front economy class seat with the pivoting video display which was also inoperable. Looks like a consistent maintenance problem. (Meals were pretty ordinary too)
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Wild
I thought the A340 a nice aircraft - quite comfortable. I've only been on one and that was with Sabena in '99 from Jo'burg to Brussels just before they went titsup! Really nice comfortable flight in Economy with excellent staff!
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I thought the A340 a nice aircraft - quite comfortable. I've only been on one and that was with Sabena in '99 from Jo'burg to Brussels just before they went titsup! Really nice comfortable flight in Economy with excellent staff!
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Benedict
Hi Noel. Sadly SAA's financial troubles are down to corruption and mismanagement. The airline has been bailed out infinite times, over 20 Billion Rand. I think only Alitalia may have had more government intervention.
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Hi Noel. Sadly SAA's financial troubles are down to corruption and mismanagement. The airline has been bailed out infinite times, over 20 Billion Rand. I think only Alitalia may have had more government intervention.
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Cooley
I'm new to your videos and I love them, I actually would love to do what you're doing. it's so cool and would love to know more how to get in this type of vlogging, I'm in East London, South Africa by the way
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I'm new to your videos and I love them, I actually would love to do what you're doing. it's so cool and would love to know more how to get in this type of vlogging, I'm in East London, South Africa by the way
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carlos
Haven't flown SAA in more than 24 years. It was the only airline I'd fly. Then one month, two flights that I know of, landed at OT in Johannesburg without being able to deploy flaps. Maintenance issues.
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Haven't flown SAA in more than 24 years. It was the only airline I'd fly. Then one month, two flights that I know of, landed at OT in Johannesburg without being able to deploy flaps. Maintenance issues.
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Philip
i wish there were more A340-600's out there. South African provided a pretty awesome meal for a short flight, I'm impressed and would definitely pick them as a change from my usual BA flights.
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i wish there were more A340-600's out there. South African provided a pretty awesome meal for a short flight, I'm impressed and would definitely pick them as a change from my usual BA flights.
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Sergio
Love South African airways, love Cape Town, twice been there. Do hope to go back there for a third time; cheers Noel for this just lovely video; I keep lots of good memories from South Africa
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Love South African airways, love Cape Town, twice been there. Do hope to go back there for a third time; cheers Noel for this just lovely video; I keep lots of good memories from South Africa
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travel
BTW the way that Nokia 3310 ring tune that you played is my aaaaaallllllllllll time favorite ring tune, and I am saying that in 2023. and still have that phone in my collection. HaHaHa
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BTW the way that Nokia 3310 ring tune that you played is my aaaaaallllllllllll time favorite ring tune, and I am saying that in 2023. and still have that phone in my collection. HaHaHa
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Year
I've flown on the South African Airways A340-600 and I've been in love with the aircraft ever since. Everyone loves the B747 including myself but the the A340-600 is my number 1: )
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I've flown on the South African Airways A340-600 and I've been in love with the aircraft ever since. Everyone loves the B747 including myself but the the A340-600 is my number 1: )
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Tony
We flew SAA A340-600 from Jo'burg to London after Iberia screwed us. It was a superb flight with fantastic crew, food and working IFW. Something that Iberia can only dream about.
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We flew SAA A340-600 from Jo'burg to London after Iberia screwed us. It was a superb flight with fantastic crew, food and working IFW. Something that Iberia can only dream about.
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Flash
Bad choice to have actually paid your hard earned money on their lounge. You could've gotten better food, and the same view, by walking a few more steps to the Wimpy nearby.
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Bad choice to have actually paid your hard earned money on their lounge. You could've gotten better food, and the same view, by walking a few more steps to the Wimpy nearby.
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