SA Express is a domestic and regional, passenger and cargo carrier established on 24 April 1994. SA Express has since become one of the fastest growing regional airlines in Africa.

As a regional airline with route networks covering major local and regional cities, SA Express plays a significant role in the country's hospitality, travel and tourism industry and is vital contributor to the country's socio-economic development.

The airline's head office is based at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. SA Express has a growing fleet of aircraft and implements self-technical maintenance for all its fleet types at OR Tambo International Airport.

Our Vision
SA Express aims to become the most successful regional airline providing the best service to our customers whilst optimising profit.

Our Core Values

• Safety First -Rigorous adherence to national and international standards of safety to ensure air travel that is both safe, as well as comfortable
• Service before Self -Meeting - and exceeding - customer and employee expectations through caring and high standards of service excellence. Both internal and external communication need to be in line with service delivery in total transparency.
  
• Performance Driven -Implementation of a well-defined strategy and clearly articulated corporate and individual objectives to meet continuous performance targets and sustain the organisation's growth into the future.
• Self Development -Pro-active learning and development targeted to meet the challenging demands of our jobs and holistic individual growth, as well as to promote business performance.
• Accountability and Integrity -The viability of our business hinges on taking ownership of both responsibility and follow-through, with an unquestionable commitment to only the highest ethical and professional standards.
• Passion -Work is delivered with enthusiasm and a desire for excellent performance and action. Passion applies to lively or eager interest in or admiration for the “Express way”. Success is rewarded, recognised and celebrated in a fun and exciting manner as a norm in our everyday interaction.

SA Express realises that its employees are its most important asset. To this effect, the company encourages interaction and sharing of company information as well as its vision and goals at all levels. The airline also prides itself in its commitment to the creation of a culture of transparency, integrity and teamwork that celebrates the contributions of its diverse workforce.

We fly for you
SA Express prides itself in offering incomparable service standards. With highly trained cabin crew and ground staff, the airline subscribes to service excellence, hence its payoff line “Expressing Excellence”.

The International Star Quality Award indicates our commitment to service excellence, while our prominence as one of the Top 500 Best Managed Companies is proof of our success as a business.

With our consistent and seamless service, our customers can be assured of stellar customer service that will exceed their expectations.

The airline's onboard service is unique and offers passengers a variety of meals or snacks on all flights. The airline pioneered its unique meal box concept and meal choices are frequently updated and designed using balanced food criteria - appearance, taste and nutritional value. Passengers can also enjoy a wine and malt service on specified flights as well as refreshments on all flights.

Our customers can expect a comfortable, quality air travel experience, with the added benefits of frequency, reliability, on-time departures and unmatched value for money.

PR Contacts

For any queries about SA Express, contact our Corporate Communications & Public Relations Office:

Tel:+27 11 978 2540
FAx:+27 11 978 2318
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