South African Airways (SAA), the national carrier of South Africa, and Angola’s state-owned TAAG Angola Airlines have announced a new strategic codeshare agreement designed to strengthen regional and long-haul connectivity across Africa, Europe, and South America. Ticket sales are now open, with travel under the new partnership having commenced on 01 December 2025.
This new collaboration positions Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Luanda as major connecting hubs, enabling easier, faster, and more convenient travel for passengers across the combined networks of both airlines.
Expanded route access for seamless travel
Under the partnership, SAA will place its flight code on TAAG-operated services from Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT) to Luanda (LAD). Travellers also gain smooth onward connections from Luanda to two key intercontinental destinations:
In return, TAAG customers will enjoy access to several important points within SAA’s Southern African network, including:
- Durban (DUR)
- Gqeberha (PLZ)
- Cape Town (CPT)
- Harare (HRE)
- Lusaka (LUN)
One ticket, one journey: A better passenger experience
The codeshare agreement allows both airlines to jointly market and sell tickets, offering travellers:
- A broader selection of destinations
- The convenience of booking a single ticket in their local currency
- Integrated check-in and baggage handling
- Smoother connections between regional and international flights
Overall, the partnership delivers enhanced flexibility and a more streamlined travel experience across both airline networks.
Strengthening intra-african connectivity
Beyond passenger benefits, the SAA–TAAG cooperation supports wider goals of improving air connectivity across Africa. The agreement facilitates easier movement for business travellers, boosts tourism flows between Southern and Central Africa, and strengthens trade and diplomatic ties. By improving access to regional and global markets, the partnership contributes to economic growth and enhanced international engagement.
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