United Airlines and South African Airways reach Code Share Agreement

United Airlines has reached a code-share agreement with South African Airways to expand international destination options for customers of both carriers.

Under the agreement, passengers on South African Airways' flights between Johannesburg and Washington Dulles can connect on to United flights to San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Los Angeles and Las Vegas beginning 1 November 2005.

Also, once the necessary regulatory approvals have been granted, United's code will appear on South African Airways' Washington Dulles-Johannesburg service, and its service within Africa and between South Africa and Europe.

"We are pleased to partner with Africa's largest and best-known commercial air carrier to expand international options for our customers," said Graham Atkinson, United's senior vice president-Worldwide Sales & Alliances. "The code-share agreement with South African Airways further supports our strategy of international growth, and will enable us to provide premium service to our customers to an even greater reach of destinations."

Dr. Khaya Ngqula, chief executive officer of South African Airways said, "North America is one of our key markets and offers a huge potential for growth. We will continue to explore and develop opportunities in this market as part of our global focus to bring the world to Africa, and take Africa to the world."

South African Airways has been granted membership into the Star Alliance and will become a fully integrated Star Alliance member carrier in early 2006.

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