South African Airways to return to PER

[Harrison_133]

Service increasing to 5x weekly from January 2025.

Source: South African Airways ups capacity between Perth and Johannesburg amid sustained demand - Travel Weekly

 

[Sprucegoose]

Service increasing to 5x weekly from January 2025.

Source: South African Airways ups capacity between Perth and Johannesburg amid sustained demand - Travel Weekly

Are they still using the A340?

When I was a regular on the flight, we used to get the 343 and occasionally the 346. Hopefully, they have overcome their financial mismanagement and improved the business and service offering.

 

[OZDUCK]

Are they still using the A340?

When I was a regular on the flight, we used to get the 343 and occasionally the 346. Hopefully, they have overcome their financial mismanagement and improved the business and service offering.

The Perth Airport website shows them using an A340-300 with a scheduled flight time of 9hrs 25 mins.

 

[Sprucegoose]

The Perth Airport website shows them using an A340-300 with a scheduled flight time of 9hrs 25 mins.

Well, that's a plane now long in the tooth. With all its operational inefficiencies compared to current technology, I never underestimated the reassurance of four engines crossing that section of the Indian Ocean.

Extended-range Twin-engine Operations

wiki.ivao.aero

 

[OZDUCK]

Well, that's a plane now long in the tooth. With all its operational inefficiencies compared to current technology, I never underestimated the reassurance of four engines crossing that section of the Indian Ocean.

Extended-range Twin-engine Operations

wiki.ivao.aero

I was happier flying far from land over the Indian Ocean in the A380 rather than on a twin. I am sure there is little to no difference in the safety records but it is just a state of mind.

 

[Sprucegoose]

I was happier flying far from land over the Indian Ocean in the A380 rather than on a twin. I am sure there is little to no difference in the safety records but it is just a state of mind.

I agree it is a state of mind. If you fly enough, you understand that 99.99 of risks are well managed.

 

[RooFlyer]

Well, that's a plane now long in the tooth. With all its operational inefficiencies compared to current technology, I never underestimated the reassurance of four engines crossing that section of the Indian Ocean.

Extended-range Twin-engine Operations

wiki.ivao.aero

As I winged between SYD and JNB on QF's B787 recently, I must admit I did have a few thoughts mid-flight wondering where the nearest airstrip was ...

 

[Sprucegoose]

As I winged between SYD and JNB on QF's B787 recently, I must admit I did have a few thoughts mid-flight wondering where the nearest airstrip was ...

Of course, you are flying 60 degrees south - you can see Antarctica!

Your fears were well founded..............they couldn't find MH 370

 

[antycbr]

As I winged between SYD and JNB on QF's B787 recently, I must admit I did have a few thoughts mid-flight wondering where the nearest airstrip was ...

Pfft. There’s many more options that way than AkL-SCL… or MEL-SCL. You go south of Point Nemo…

 

[justinbrett]

As I winged between SYD and JNB on QF's B787 recently, I must admit I did have a few thoughts mid-flight wondering where the nearest airstrip was ...

I’d still take 2 787 engines over 4 A340s

 

[RooFlyer]

I’d still take 2 787 engines over 4 A340s

I respect that view, but why is that? Are you referring to the comfort of the plane they are attached to?

 

[justinbrett]

I respect that view, but why is that? Are you referring to the comfort of the plane they are attached to?

No. Just more confident with the age of the aircraft (90s vs 2010s) and current scale of operations (over 1000 in service vs fewer than 80).

787s are certified to ETOPS 330.

 

[N860CR]

Looking at making a redemption booking using this service. I sort of remember something about a PER - anywhere in Africa being priced the same? From what I read, it looks to be a distance based redemption table now (so CPT-JNB-PER pushes it into the 92k category).

Has anyone managed to book a single ticket with an East Coast connection from PER? Or is that too hard for it to handle?

 

[antycbr]

Looking at making a redemption booking using this service. I sort of remember something about a PER - anywhere in Africa being priced the same? From what I read, it looks to be a distance based redemption table now (so CPT-JNB-PER pushes it into the 92k category).

Has anyone managed to book a single ticket with an East Coast connection from PER? Or is that too hard for it to handle?

The challenge you’ll have is finding any domestic redemption J availability to Perth from the east coast.

 

[Daver6]

Are they still using the A340?

When I was a regular on the flight, we used to get the 343 and occasionally the 346. Hopefully, they have overcome their financial mismanagement and improved the business and service offering.

As others have stated, yes. My dad and brother flew these flights in the last couple of weeks. Both directions very full flights and they paid a fortune (albeit relatively last minute booking). Not surprising they're increasing frequency.

 

[Sprucegoose]

As others have stated, yes. My dad and brother flew these flights in the last couple of weeks. Both directions very full flights and they paid a fortune (albeit relatively last minute booking). Not surprising they're increasing frequency.

one word - Mining

 

[cosi]

one word - Mining

Yes and with deep pockets

 

[Sprucegoose]

Yes and with deep pockets

Possibly the deepest.

 

[RooFlyer]

one word - Mining

I suggest not going near Cape Town or even Johannesburg either side of 3rd to 6th of February next year. Indaba mining conference with about 10,000 attendees expected.

 

[jrfsp]

NZ resuming codeshare on this flight, might see some more connecting traffic from AKL

Air New Zealand / South African Airways Resumes Codeshare Service in Sep 2024 — AeroRoutes

Published at 0900GMT 23SEP24 Air New Zealand and South African Airways earlier this month resumed reciprocal codeshare partnership, covering following service since 16SEP24 (approximate). Air New Zealand operated by South African Airways Johannesburg – Perth South African Airways operated by

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