About South African Express Airways

SA Express was a state-owned South African airline founded in 1994. The airline had a fleet size of 19 aircraft with an average fleet age of 17 years. Liquidators began auctioning the airline's assets in June 2020, having been on provisional liquidation since April of the same year.

IATA Code	XZ
Airline Hub	Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport
Fleet Size	19
Number of Destinations	10
Airline Punctuality	4.2 out of 10’ rating
Alliance	Star Alliance
Loyalty Program	Edgars Club
Inflight Magazine	None
Airline Website	www.flyexpress.aero

Further information

Check-in information

There are self-check-in kiosks at the airport. The airline does not have an online check-in feature.

Online Check-in:

Online check-in isn’t available on SA Express website.

Airport Check-in:

Passengers on SA Express regional flights must arrive at least two-and-a-half hours before scheduled departure time. Domestic flight passengers must arrive not later than a one-and-a-half-hour before the scheduled departure time.

The check-in desk closes 50 minutes before the scheduled departure time for its regional flight and 30 minutes before pre-planned takeoff time for domestic flights.

Food on board

SA Express provides snacks and hot meals onboard its Economy and Business class flights respectively. Special meals have to be ordered at least 2 days before scheduled flight departure.

Cabin classes

The airline's largest aircraft can carry a maximum of 74 passengers and 50 passengers on its smallest.

Economy class passengers experience the comfort of flying in an aircraft with advanced design features; adjustable personal lighting and Air Conditioner, as well as comfortable padded seats.

Baggage information

Hand Luggage:

All passengers are allowed to carry one piece of hand luggage with a maximum weight of 7kg. The dimension of the baggage must not exceed 115 linear cm.

Checked Luggage:

Checked-in baggage allowances is a maximum of 40kg for Business Class travellers and 30kg for passengers in Economy Class cabin. Checked baggage dimension mustn’t exceed 90cm (l) 53cm (w). Any luggage that’s more than 32kg will require buying extra baggage space. Life Plat, Plat, Pelt and Gelt passengers are permitted a checked baggage allowance of 30kg. Silv passengers are permitted 10kg.

Infants & Children:

Children are allowed 20kg of checked baggage, while infants get 10kg of allowance.