South African Airways (SAA) and Angolan flag carrier, TAAG Angola Airlines have signed “a strategic codeshare agreement to enhance regional and intercontinental connectivity. This partnership strengthens the networks of both airlines, leveraging Luanda, Johannesburg, and Cape Town as key hubs for seamless travel across Africa and beyond.”
SAA and TAAG stated that both airlines have worked diligently on system integration to ensure smooth implementation. The ticket sales are available for booking, and travels have commenced.
SAA says “the codeshare agreement will enable both airlines to expand their networks by sharing routes and offering passengers enhanced and seamless connectivity between their key destinations. SAA will add its flight code to TAAG-operated flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town to Luanda, Angola, as well as onward connections from Luanda to Lisbon, Portugal, and São Paulo, Brazil. In return, TAAG will gain access to key destinations in SAA’s network, including Durban, Gqeberha, Cape Town, Harare, and Lusaka.”
According to SAA, “the codeshare agreement enables both airlines to jointly market and sell tickets, broadening their combined route networks and aligning their commercial efforts.”
Beyond improving passenger experiences, “this partnership contributes to intra-African connectivity, supporting trade, tourism, and international relations while facilitating the movement of people and goods.”
CEO, TAAG Angola Airlines, Nelson Rodrigues de Oliveira expressing enthusiasm about the collaboration, said: “This alliance with South African Airways enhances our continental connectivity, opening new international destinations for our customers. It also strengthens Angola’s role as a strategic hub, benefiting our economy and tourism sector.”
CEO, SAA Group, Professor John Lamola said: “This partnership marks a significant milestone in African aviation, strengthening connectivity across the continent and creating new opportunities for travelers (leisure and business). By collaborating with TAAG, we are expanding our reach, enhancing passenger experience, and unlocking vital commercial pathways. As South African”
South African Airways and TAAG Angola Airlines “remain committed to delivering exceptional service while advancing regional and global connectivity through this strategic collaboration.”