South African Express (SAX) operates passenger and cargo flights to and from the smaller towns in South Africa (routes where it is not viable to fly narrow-bodied jets), and is based at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport. The airline has a strategic alliance with South African Airways (e.g. shares the same flight booking system and you can earn Voyager miles on South African Express flights), but is operationally independent.
SA Express website |
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Email reservations |
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Telephonic reservations |
+27-11-978-5577 |
Fax |
+27-11-978-5578 |
Group reservations |
flights to Bloemfontein |
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flights to Cape Town |
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flights to Durban |
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flights to East London |
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flights to Johannesburg |
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flights to Port Elizabeth |
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flights to Walvis Bay |
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flights to Windhoek |
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Chief Executive Officer |
Siza Mzimela |
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Chief Financial Officer |
Sikhumbuzo Zulu |
General Manager: Commercial |
Arson Malola-Phiri |
General Manager: Strategy & Business Development |
Inati Ntshanga |
General Manager: Corporate Services |
Bahle Goba |
General Manager: Airport Operations |
Helmut Strobele |
Executive Manager: Flight Operations |
Dave Allanby |
Executive Manager: Technical |
Ramon Vahed |
Expressions of Africa is South African Express's travel office, offering flight and accommodation packages. Its contact details for reservations are eoa@flysax.com or 011-978-5569.
17 Apr 2010 |
A South African Express aircraft, SAX 1753, flying from Cape Town to Windhoek carries out a successful emergency landing following failure of its nose wheel to fully extend outward. |
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Jan 2010 |
Ink Publishing produces its first version of Indwe, South African Express's inflight magazine. Ink’s Group Publishing Director, Simon Leslie, said "We are very excited to be launching a new and improved version of South African Express’ magazine; it’s a fantastic opportunity for Ink and we intend to maximise Indwe’s value to the airline, passengers and readers. South Africa has huge growth potential and we will seek out every opportunity. Ink’s first office in Africa will open shortly in Johannesburg." The Corporate Communication Manager and Public Relations Manager at South African Express, Dileseng Koetle, said that "South African Express needed to find a publisher that would strengthen its position as the leading regional airline in Africa by producing an innovative, quality monthly magazine. Ink’s experience and strategy for Indwe magazine show they have a clear understanding of the direction we want to go in." Ink Publishing produces more inflight magazines for more airlines than any other company in the world, with their airline clients include Air Macau, AirTran Airways, Bangkok Airways, bmi, bmibaby, Brussels Airlines, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, easyJet, Gulf Air, Jazeera Airways, Jet2.com, Jetstar Airlines, Jetstar Asia Airways, KLM, Kingfisher Airlines, Mandala Airlines, Midwest Airlines, PrivatAir, Ryanair, South African Express, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Thomas Cook, United Airlines, vivaAerobus, Vueling and Wizz Air. |
23 Dec 2008 |
SAX adds 2 Bombardier CRJ-700 70 passenger jets, with its fleet now including 23 Bombardier aircraft. |
6 Jun 2008 |
An SA Express flight, SA1009, from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein takes off without the pilot warning passengers to take their seats and buckle up, and then returns to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport as a result of a “warning on the aircraft landing gear”. Passengers on the flight included Welsh rugby supporters, heading to Bloemfontein for the rugby test match between the Springboks and Welsh rugby teams. |
Dec 2007 |
The South African Express Bill provides for the transfer of South African Express shares and interests from Transnet to the South African State; and for the conversion of South African Express into a public company with share capital (a schedule 2 entity under the Public Financial Management Act, with commercial autonomy). |
20 Nov 2007 |
Alec Erwin addresses the National Council of Provinces on the South African Express Bill. |
17 Aug 2006 |
South African Express flight SA1601, the 0600 flight from Johannesburg to Richards Bay was diverted to Durban due to a terrorist threat at Richards Bay Airport. The flight eventually landed at Richards Bay at 0825. |
24 April 1994 |
South African Express is established. |
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abby | how can i be an air hostess for sa express |
ce guy | People people!just go to flysax.com to apply for jobs.eish met ys ja!flysax pay double for the trouble |
Ylenda | Hi, i am 31 yr old currently working for D.O.E. and very much interested in working for your company, i was once called for an interview and all went well cause i did all your interviews and also told to do personal check-ups with doctor in cape town,i dnt know what went wrong after that but i would like to try again for position of flight attendant or ground crew please call me @ 0834865077 Forany vacancies available. |
Geneve Hewson | I have purchased a puppy in Cape Town and need to fly her to East London on the 19 February. She will be travelling on her own...how do i reserve a place in the cargo section ??? |
Moipone | Hi. I am a 21year old LLB student residing in Johannesburg. I am interested in becoming a flight attendand. Kindly inform how to go about achieving this. Thank you |
Caroline Katzlberger | Hi, I would be interested in a cabin attendent position. I have worked for an International airline and was based overseas and on my return to SA I worked for a South African airline and held the position of cabin controller, SEP instructor as well as temporary designated examiner. I resigned to start a family and am desperate and ready to return to the industry as it is my passion! I can be contacted on 083 321 9558 or email (cazk@vodamail.co.za) Regards, Caroline |
Mukhtaar Said | Hi,i would really love to work of saxpress,can anyone help me in guiding me to work for this lovely company? I am a commercial PDI indian pilot with low hours,anything even in the management sector will be good |
Nomusa | Hi,i am 21year old zulu lady living in durban.i have a tourism management diploma and a galileo certificate.please email me if there are vacancies.NOMUSAMPHML@gmail.com |
CE GUY | recruitment@flysax.com Flysax pay double for the trouble |