Ultimate South African Airways Quiz

Welcome to this week’s quiz honouring this month’s Airliner World cover star, South African Airways (SAA). After a turbulent few years, the airline is now looking to rebuild its operations and has bold ambitions for the future!

Question 1 of 10

By what name was South African Airways originally known?

Springbok Airways
Union Airways
South African Air Transport
South African Union Airlines

Question 2 of 10

In what year did the airline become South African Airways?

1934
1929
1941
1938

Question 3 of 10

What is SAA's IATA code?

SF
AF
SA
SP

Question 4 of 10

What is SAA's callsign?

South African
Springbok
Table Top
Rainbow Nation

Question 5 of 10

What airline alliance is SAA a member?

Oneworld
SkyTeam
Vanilla Alliance
Star Alliance

Question 6 of 10

In what year did SAA drop its iconic Springbok from its livery?

1998
1996
1997
1999

Question 7 of 10

In what year did SAA introduce the Boeing 747?

1970
1975
1971
1978

Question 8 of 10

Which two variants of the Boeing 747 have SAA NOT operated?

747-8i and 747-SP
747-300 and 747-8i
747-8i and 747-400
747-100 and 747-8i

Question 9 of 10

What was the name of the carrier’s low cost subsidiary?

Mango Airlines
FlySpringbok
FlySAA
Safari Airlines

Question 10 of 10

What destination did SAA recently reintroduce as part of its long haul return?

London Heathrow
Frankfurt
New York
Sao Paulo

You got correct!

Better luck next time!

You got correct!

A very valid attempt!

You got correct!

Well done, you're almost there. 

You got correct!

CONGRATULATIONS! Your Av Geek status is confirmed!