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Introducing Direct Services to Beijing, China

FLY NON-STOP 3 DAYS A WEEK
DIRECT TO BEIJING, CHINA

Travel to Beijing brings good fortune for the Year of the Dragon

We are thrilled to announce our new non-stop flight from Johannesburg to Beijing. It is another first for us and we think it is most auspicious that this service commences in the Year of the Dragon in conjunction with the Chinese New Year.

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The inaugural flight lifted off on Tuesday 31 January 2012 from Johannesburg. The flights are available for reservations in the global distribution system (GDS) and on flysaa.com

Flying Direct

SAA will operate the route three times a week as a non-stop flight, letting your clients avoid long stopovers and connections with a direct flying time of about 15 hours. The route will be served by the Airbus A340-600 aircraft, which have the capacity to operate the route directly all year round with no passenger payload restrictions.

Johannesburg - Beijing schedule:

Outbound Flight	Day	From	Departing	To	Arriving
SA288	Tuesday Thursday Saturday	Johannesburg	00h20*	Beijing	20h50*
Return Flight	Day	From	Departing	To	Arriving
SA289	Tuesday Thursday Saturday	Beijing	23h20*	Johannesburg	08h10 (landing on the next day)

* All times are local. Please note that these slots may change.

About Beijing

Beijing serves as the capital city of China's Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, its long history has gifted the city with and endless, exciting historic and scenic spots, boasting epic architecture and sacred spaces that include The Forbidden City, home to the world's largest and most intact imperial palace. Then there's the Summer Palace, China's largest imperial garden. Not forgetting the Great Wall of China, one of the 7 Wonders of the World, Beijing is a top tourist destination all year round.

About the Year of the Dragon

The Year of the Dragon is considered to be the year of luck, prosperity and good fortune. It is predicted that the Year of the Dragon is the year for exciting endeavours. It is auspiciously fated to be an advantageous time to begin new projects in business.