SAA features a daily direct flight from Washington, D.C.’s Washington Dulles (IAD) to Johannesburg, South Africa, via Dakar, Senegal, which offers travelers easy access to places throughout western and southern Africa. As the only non-stop flight from IAD to Senegal with continuing service to South Africa, it allows both business and leisure travelers great connections from Dakar to many other West African cities and from Johannesburg to more than 44 cities throughout the continent. For travelers seeking multiple itineraries on their journey, SAA is the best choice when flying into or around Africa.

Washington Dulles Airport, SAA’s gateway, is in the midst of a $3 billion D2 Dulles Development Project making it a smart choice for travelers to Africa. One of the new enhancements at Washington Dulles is the AeroTrain, a four-mile underground train system, which transports passengers from the Main Terminal to the midfield concourses, with a transit time of less than two minutes between stations. This airport improvement project keeps South African Airways’ gateway modern and functional.

Other complete upgrades at the gateway include:

• A new airport traffic control tower and runway
• Extension on Concourse B
• Two additional parking garages
• A moving walkway to Concourse B
• Expansion of the Main Terminal
• Expanded International Arrivals Building

South African Airways’ codeshare agreements with United Airlines and JetBlue and an interline agreement with Virgin America offer travelers seamless connections through IAD from more than 60 cities in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean to SAA’s daily flight to Dakar and Johannesburg. And as a Star Alliance member, South African Airways is able to offer you 1,293 destinations in 190 countries and more than 20,500 flights daily and frequent-flyer points that can be used on United Airlines, US Airways or Air Canada flights around the world.

In addition to daily non-stop flights to Africa and convenient connections, South African Airways is also known for its warm South African hospitality, exceptional service and amenities. When you fly with SAA, you will enjoy onboard amenities that are leaps ahead of the competition. SAA’s Premium Business Class seat has been awarded a 5-Star sleep rating by SkyTraxTM and features a truly 180o lie-flat seat with 73” pitch, massage function, power outlets, a warm duvet and fluffy pillows. SAA’s Economy Class offers industry-leading legroom of up to 34” inches at every seat which is 2”-3” inches more legroom than the competition. In addition to more space, all passengers also enjoy individual in-flight entertainment systems, a selection of freshly prepared meals, complimentary beverage and bar service, and an amenity kit to refresh with during the flight.

Experience the excellence for yourself. To learn more about South African Airways or to book a flight, call 800.722.9675 or visit flysaa.com.