South African Airways is offering a good deal for economy roundtrip travel from U.S. gateways to Johannesburg. From now through April 30, 2010, you can fly roundtrip from New York (JFK) or Washington Dulles (IAD) for $950 per person. (Of course, you’ll also pay approximately $140 for the required governmental taxes, departure fees, and the September 11 security fee.)
Similar low fares are also available from other U.S. cities.
—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxurySafariExperts.com
South African Airways
South African Airways is running a promo for roundtrip economy air from New York or Washington, D.C., from November 1–December 9, 2009 and January 7–April 30, 2010. The roundtrip price is $930 per person. Similar fares are available from other U.S. gateways.
Here’s the fine print: Fare is for travel in economy class and inclusive of fuel surcharges. Valid for travel November 1 to December 9, 2009 and January 7 to April 30, 2010. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights. Travel taxes are additional. Cancellations before departure are subject to a $250 penalty and no shows are non-refundable. After departure, tickets are non-refundable. Changes prior to departure are not permitted. Changes after departure are subject to a $250 fee. Ticketing must be completed within 48 hours after reservations are made. Maximum stay is 12 months. Fare does not include (a) Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 USD depending upon the itinerary chosen (b) Federal Segment Fee of $3.60 USD per flight segment (flight segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing) (c) September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 USD per flight segment that originates at a U.S. point (d) international government taxes and fees of up to $200 varying by destination and currency exchange rates at the time of purchase. Additional baggage charges may apply.
—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxurySafariExperts.com
Photo courtesy of South African Airways
South African Airways Business Class Seats
If you were already planning on purchasing business class seats for an upcoming South African Airways flight, this is a deal that will save you a bundle. Through SAA’s “Treat Yourself and Your Sweetie” promotion, you’ll receive a free companion business class ticket (plus taxes and fuel surcharges) with the purchase one business class ticket for $9,750 from New York or Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg, Cape Town, East London, or Port Elizabeth. Slightly higher fares are available to other parts of Africa.
Seats are limited. Companion must travel with ticket purchaser on the same dates and flights. Minimum stay of five days. Travel must be completed by June 15, 2009.
Call 1-(800) 722-9675 to book tickets.
—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxurySafariExperts.com
Photo courtesy of South African Airways
Happy Birthday, Gorongosa National Park! On this day in 1960, ...
With FIFA's 2010 World Cup soccer championships going on now, ...
I just got word about a new Nile River cruise ...
Sanctuary Chief's Camp in Botswana's Okavango Delta reopened on April ...
Just about everyone is concerned about environmental sustainability these days ...
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="530" caption="Ellerman House in Cape Town, South ...
Southern Africa is one of my favorite regions on Earth. ...
Orient-Express Safaris operates three luxury camps in Northern Botswana: Eagle ...
Town & Country Travel's Adam H. Graham just returned from ...
I've been doing a lot of online holiday shopping and ...
Well, it's finally our turn! The 2009 Travel Bloggers' Caravan ...
Today's stop on the Travel Bloggers' Caravan is: EuropeUpClose.com. Visit ...
Today's stop on the Travel Bloggers' Caravan is: MyItchyTravelFeet.com. Visit ...
Today's stop on the Travel Bloggers' Caravan is: EllenBarone.com. Visit ...
Today's stop on the Travel Bloggers' Caravan is: CruiseDiva.com. Visit ...
Today's stop on the Travel Bloggers' Caravan is: JtheTravelAuthority.com. Visit ...
Today's stop on the Travel Bloggers' Caravan is: What a ...
Today's stop on the Travel Bloggers' Caravan is: JohnnyJet.com. Visit ...
Today's stop on the Travel Bloggers' Caravan is: CiaoBambino.com. Visit ...
Today's stop on the Travel Bloggers' Caravan is: The Tranquilo ...
Today's stop on the Travel Bloggers' Caravan is: NovelDestinations.com. Visit ...
Is the Lingo 16-Language Translator (available from Magellan's Travel Supplies) ...
I really like what Abercrombie & Kent is doing with ...
Okay, British Airways won't take you to Africa for free, ...
Exciting news for the gorilla population in Uganda... A newly habituated ...
Check out this amazing photograph courtesy of Sanctuary Gorilla Forest ...
Twenty-nine animal conservationists who have dedicated their lives to saving ...
A variety of 2009 travel awards have been announced recently ...
"I've discovered that for those who try to climb Kili, ...
It's not always easy to research travel options in African ...
Uniworld Dry Docks River Tosca & Replaces Her with the ...
There's a new luxury travel company offering customized, upscale vacations ...
The Seychelles is one of those dream destinations in the ...
Maldives Gets its First Holiday Inn Resort Heading to the Maldives ...
This past September, the 128-foot Four Seasons Explorer 11-cabin, three-deck ...
Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita has added a perk ...
On July 26, 2009, Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa on ...
An international team of researchers has developed a remarkable new ...
There is one silver lining to our current economic crisis: ...
I love 60 Minutes because they often prepare segments about ...
If you're a member of HHonors, Hilton's frequent guest program, ...
South African Airways is offering a good deal for economy ...
What Else Will You Do During the World Cup? Are you ...
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="474" caption="South African Airways"][/caption] South African Airways is ...
A flurry of South Africa travel packages are being announced ...
Today is the first day guests will check in to ...
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="473" caption="South African Airways Business Class Seats"][/caption] If ...
1. Layers, Layers, Layers: Even though temperatures can easily hit ...
Read travel writer Michael Wines’ suggestions for spending 36 hours ...
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="174" caption="The White Lions of Timbavati"] ...
This page will be continually updated to archive a list ...
This page will be continually updated to archive a list ...
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="530" caption="Project in Zambia with Plan Australia"][/caption] Do ...
Sanctuary Lodges & Camps—founded by Abercrombie & Kent as environmentally ...
Today's stop on the Travel Bloggers' Caravan is: TheBrooklynNomad.com. Visit ...
Today's stop on the Travel Bloggers' Caravan is: DreamofItaly.com. Visit ...
This December, 15 top travel bloggers are banding together to ...
Today's stop on the Travel Bloggers' Caravan is: LuxuryCruiseBible.com. Visit ...
