FLEET / HYBRID C/S - SUNEXPRESS AND SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP WITH EXPANDED WINTER OPERATIONS

SunExpress, a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, will strengthen its partnership with South African Airways (SAA) by expanding operations in the upcoming European winter season.

Building on the successful first year of their partnership, SunExpress will now double its leased fleet to SAA, providing four Boeing 737-800 aircraft with cockpit as well as maintenance crew for a six-month period. The first aircraft will start operations at the beginning of November. The second season of damp lease operations will feature a fresh cabin configuration with 16 premium seats and 159 economy seats.

This expanded capacity will enable SunExpress to support SAA with 134 weekly flights across three routes, ensuring broader connectivity and greater travel options.

SunExpress

Photo: Jacobus Saayman

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