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South African Airways' Featured News Message from SAA North America Dear Valued SAA Corporate Travel Partner: At this festive time of the year, we take the time to count our blessings and express our gratitude. Thank you all for your support throughout 2019. We wish you a joyous holiday season and much success and prosperity in the New Year! In this edition of SAA’s E-News, we are thrilled to announce a new addition to our fleet, share the news of being honored with a prestigious accolade, provide important updates to travel requirements, discuss new development projects, and opportunities to grow your business network. We hope you enjoy this month's SAA E-News and as always, we want to thank you, our valued corporate travel partner, for your continued support. We are grateful for your business and look forward to working with you in the year to come. Warm regards, South African Airways North America South African Airways' Featured News Take Flight From New York - JFK on Our New Airbus A350 In early 2020, South African Airways will introduce the most technology-advanced aircraft available for ultra- long-haul flying with the new Airbus A350-900 on nonstop flights between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport and Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport. Designed for maximum comfort, the A350-900 will enhance the customer’s in-flight experience with improved technology, entertainment features and customized cabin layout. Each seat will be equipped with a USB port and access to PC power ports, an on-demand entertainment system with high definition 10” screens to enjoy movies, television shows, interactive games or audio programming. All customers on board will benefit from the aircraft’s larger windows, improved LED lighting, and optimized cabin pressure and temperature controls which allow you to feel relaxed and refreshed upon arrival. Additionally, the A350-900 reduces fuel burn by approximately 20% when compared to the current aircraft operating on the route, thereby significantly reducing carbon emissions. SAA Named “Best Airline in Africa” and the “Best Business Class to Africa” by Business Traveler Magazine South African Airways was honored to be named “Best Airline in Africa” and “Best Business Class to Africa” in the annual Best in Business Travel Awards survey by readers of Business Traveler Magazine. The Best in Business Travel Awards distinguishes the achievements of the most deserving organizations in the business travel industry and the readers of Business Traveler Magazine have selected South African Airways among a variety of top travel products and services. The publication has named SAA as the “Best Airline in Africa” for the last 11 years and for 10 consecutive years as “Best Business Class to Africa.” “South African Airways has long been recognized by business travelers as one of the world’s leading airlines, offering exceptional air travel service across Africa,” said Dan Booth, editorial director of Business Traveler. “The Best in Business Travel Awards are the result of an independent survey, and thus truly reflect voice of the business travel community. To have received these honors consistently for so many years certainly signifies a high level of commitment and excellence. We offer our heartfelt congratulations to the SAA team for this outstanding achievement.” For further information on South African Airways product and services, please visit http://www.flysaa.com or for reservations call 1-(800) 722-9675. Fly America Act Update Who is required to travel under the provisions of the Fly America Act? The Fly America Act requires employees of the U.S. Government, their dependents, consultants, contractors, grantees, and others performing work on behalf of the U.S. Government whose foreign air travel is financed by the U.S. Government to book their air travel under the provisions of the Fly America Act. Can travelers whose employers require them to fly a U.S. flag carrier when traveling on business also travel on U.S. flag carrier code-share flights operated by a foreign carrier? The Fly America Act permits travel on flights operated by foreign code-share carriers provided the ticket shows the U.S. flag carrier’s designated code (i.e. United Airlines – UA, JetBlue Airways – B6) and code-share number. Is the ticket required to be validated on the U.S. flag carrier? Since 1999, tickets issued under the Fly America Act can be validated on a foreign carrier providing the transatlantic sector is booked and ticketed on a U.S. carrier code-share flight (i.e. United Airlines - UA, JetBlue Airways – B6). How does the traveler earn frequent flyer benefits? If the traveler is a member of the South African Airways Voyager program, their miles can be credited to their account. Traveler can also earn mileage credit in the United MileagePlus or the JetBlue TrueBlue programs when they fly South African Airways. When is it possible for a traveler to fly on a non-U.S. code-share segment of an international itinerary? • When U.S. carriers do not offer direct service between origin and destination, or • When travel solely outside the U.S. increases the number of aircraft changes en route to the destination, or • When the passenger’s travel time is extended by at least six (6) hours, or • When the connecting time is four (4) hours or more at an overseas connecting point. For more information click here. Durban constructs and unveils the longest promenade in Africa The longest promenade in Africa, situated on the Durban shores has officially opened after undergoing an extension project that cost $25 million. Stretching across 4miles from Blue Lagoon to the Durban harbor. Visitors can enjoy a run or walk from one end to the other. Blue Lagoon is on one end and the Durban Harbour mouth is at the other. Ushaka Marine World is en route, and there are many recreational activities. The promenade will welcome skaters and people who cycle to work. With the ocean on one side and the city on the other, it is an open stretch for pedestrians surrounded by trees and grass, providing a serene way to experience the best that the city has to offer. “It will enhance our tourism as a city,” said Ethekwini Mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda, who lead the launch event. He continued by saying this facility was created with the purposes of family in mind: families can take walks along the promenade, enjoy picnics en route and interact with different people. Kaunda says the promenade has attracted investments from local hotels, which will further result in job creation. “We are expecting other partners to build, including a five-star hotel that also incorporates the issues of the mall that will be developed. But we are also happy that you have seen from the Sun Coast Casino, the new development that has been invested, also the other hotels coming on board to inject more resources, to ascertain that we grow the economy and become more responsive to the aspirations of the youth, in particular to create more much needed jobs in our city.” The completion of this project is now going to unlock a $136 million investment that will see the development of skyscrapers set to change the Durban skyline along with a multi-million shopping center. The launch of the promenade extension marks the start of plans for steady growth and development in the region as Durban continues to grow as a tourism hub of South Africa. Featured Event in South Africa Investing in African Mining INDABA 2020 After last year’s successful 25th Anniversary, Investing in African Mining INDABA, returns for an even bigger showcase. Dubbed as the World’s Largest Mining Investment Event, the gathering offers an unparalleled chance at meeting mining Ministers in Africa, c-suite executives, decision makers, investors and industry leading companies under one roof. Attendees can take advantage of the large gathering by conducting a month worth of meetings in just four days and avoid ineffectual meetings through the event’s specially designed business matchmaking system. The matchmaking technology was built with efficiency in mind to easily help leaders focused on deal making connect with one another. The system ensures attendees are only matched to suitable financiers or projects by organizing your meeting schedule and providing a dedicated meeting space to make the most use of time. Equipped with technology to enhance your meeting experience, the investor relations service removes the need to navigate through the 600+ investors and 900+ mining executives and filters through 6000+ delegates quickly and easily to find top business matches. If the technology built around your business needs doesn’t turn the dial, the pioneering industry leading content presented over the course of the event will. Featuring over 300 expert speakers, investor roundtables, thought-leading discussions with industry heavyweights across the value chain, the opportunity to enhance your portfolio and maximize the return on your time is unbeatable. South African Airways' Special Promotion South African Airways, 1200 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 650 Plantation, FL 33324 South African Airways Reservations South African Airways Group Sales Tel: 1-800-722-9675 Tel: 1-800-722-4768 Fax: 1-945-769-5079 Fax: 1-954-769-5079 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Hours: 8:30AM - 6:00PM, Mo-Fr ET Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM, Mo-Fr ET 8:00AM - 4:00PM, Sa-Su ET South African Airways Vacations South African Airways - North America Tel: 1-855-359-7228 (1-855-FLY-SAAV) 1200 S Pine Island Road, Suite 650 Hours: 24 Hours a day / 7 day a week Plantation, FL 33324 www.flysaavacations.com Tel: 1-954-769-5000 Stunning South Africa Special Offer: *Price is per person based on double occupancy and economy class flights.
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