South African Airways Corporate Information
South African Airways (IATA Code: SA) is the national flag carrier airline of South Africa. It is owned by the South African government, with its headquarters located in Airways Park, Kempton Park, Gauteng. As of the most recent data available, the airline has over 5,000 employees.
On average, South African Airways operates around 170 flights per day, serving more than 40 destinations across Africa, Europe, Asia, North and South America, and Oceania. The airline carries an average of 6 million passengers annually.
As of the most recent data available, South African Airways reported revenues of approximately ZAR 24 billion (USD 1.6 billion).
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