TAAG Angola Airlines and South African Airways (SAA) has announced 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. Both airlines have worked tirelessly on system integration to ensure smooth implementation.
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.
The codeshare agreement enables both airlines to jointly market and sell tickets, broadening their combined route networks and aligning their commercial efforts. As a result, travellers will enjoy a wider selection of destinations, the convenience of purchasing a single ticket in their local currency, and smoother connections with integrated check-in and baggage processes. Overall, this partnership significantly enhances travel flexibility and connectivity across the TAAG and SAA networks.
Beyond enhancing passenger experience, this partnership contributes to intra-African connectivity, supporting trade, tourism, and international relations while facilitating the movement of people and goods.
Nelson Rodrigues de Oliveira, CEO of TAAG, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “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. We are thrilled about this partnership, which aligns with our growth strategy and market expansion.”
“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 Airways continues to grow its network, this alliance reinforces our commitment to serving as a bridge between Africa and the world, driving seamless travel, support trade and investment, tourism development, cultural exchange and economic development” said SAA Group CEO, Professor John Lamola.
TAAG Angola Airlines and South African Airways remain committed to delivering exceptional service while advancing regional and global connectivity through this strategic collaboration.
