{"id":7720,"date":"2024-01-11T10:57:03","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T23:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=7720"},"modified":"2024-12-13T10:46:23","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T23:46:23","slug":"south-african-airways-direct-perth-johannesburg-flights-resume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/south-african-airways-direct-perth-johannesburg-flights-resume\/","title":{"rendered":"South African Airways to Resume Perth-Johannesburg Direct Flights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Big news for safari enthusiasts: South African Airways is set to resume its non-stop Perth-to-Johannesburg flight services from 28 April 2024.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South African Airways (SAA) has announced the recommencement of its direct flight service between Johannesburg and Perth for the first time since before the pandemic. From 28 April 2024, the restored service will operate three times weekly on the Airbus A340-300, creating 78,936 seats annually. The service will depart on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from Perth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The flagship carrier of South Africa offers a vital link between the two continents, making wildlife safaris more accessible than ever. 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