Backstage pass: South African Airways A340-300 inaugural to Perth

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We’re in South Africa to catch a very special flight with South African Airways, the inaugural re-launch of direct flights between Johannesburg and Perth in Western Australia on the rare and beautiful Airbus A340-300. First we’re at the SAA Technical hangar to spend some time with the aircraft and watch as technicians do their pre-flight checks; we join the celebrations at the check-in area; we check out the brand new SAA lounge at OR Tambo, and then we’re in the cockpit for the momentous departure and takeoff; we get a bit of dinner and a rest in the business class cabin; then it’s back in the flight deck for the warm reception and very nice landing the following morning at Perth. This is SAA’s second intercontinental route launch since coming back from its pandemic-era shutdown, so it’s a big day for the airline and for South Africa as a whole as its flag flies once again to Australia.
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SECTIONS:
00:00 Intro
01:07 Meet the A340 / arrival checks
13:06 Check-in celebrations
15:09 New SAA lounge
17:35 Boarding
19:09 Cockpit pre-flight
21:14 Cockpit departure
25:31 Takeoff
28:22 Good evening Maputo
30:49 Dinner & sleep
32:05 Preparation for landing
35:03 Approach and landing
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@lorrenzom 14 күн бұрын

That female Pilot there is my sister Asnath Mahapa🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️

@reginaldmojela6718 2 күн бұрын

Proof

@ranzohlatshwayo9445 2 күн бұрын

We love her ❤❤❤

@OfficialSouthAfricanAirways 18 күн бұрын

We are so glad you were on our brand new flight! Seemed you enjoyed!

@RastaAfricanGentleman 15 күн бұрын

May the company grow back bigger and better

@goo6341 12 күн бұрын

Congrats 🥂 SA Airlines

@martinphonela9100 11 күн бұрын

congrates SAA👏👏👏

@wowent6737 7 күн бұрын

SHINE SAA SHINE!!! I WILL NEVER ALLOW THEM TO GIVE UP ON YOU!

@OfficialSouthAfricanAirways 17 сағат бұрын

@@wowent6737 We appreciate the kind words! We are continuously working to expand and modernize our fleet and return to profitability.

@helen4652 3 күн бұрын

Ex SAA Flight Attendant here, 1991-2008. What amazing memories!! If I could turn back time and do it again!!🥰

@aobakwekabi8922 16 күн бұрын

First Officer Asnath Mahapa, The First Black Female Pilot In South Africa ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@Randomequestrian-pm4hl 13 күн бұрын

She is in good company with many black female pilots who have emerged since around 1999. I think the first heli pilot among these ladies was Refilwe Ledwaba, flying for SAPS. If I recall correctly, the first SAA flight with two black women in the cockpit was about 10 years ago? Many have had very versatile careers, from airforce to rescue work. Great role models for our young girls today.

@ecomandurban7183 10 күн бұрын

❤❤💯💯

@alanthom4641 9 күн бұрын

Whhaaaa...hhaaaa

@everythingelsesport2000 15 күн бұрын

Our government should start realizing how many people, young and old are affected by the decision made on their behalf. Its heart warming seeing those young technicians smiling again and those pilots back doing what they love. Let's Love our country guys, its all we have, our only home, we need to protect it.

@TaylenIsInsane 20 күн бұрын

Man the A340 is such a beautiful aircraft. Great to see South African Airways slowly regaining their former glory, even if its taking a while ☺️

@Flightradar24DotCom 20 күн бұрын

Yeah!

@tcaviation 19 күн бұрын

Hope they get a350s again soon, saa were my favourite a350 livery while they had them

@andrewmudd9181 19 күн бұрын

@@Flightradar24DotCom Your Awesome Gabriel keep up the great work! Huge fan of yours here.. Do you live in the U.S?? As a Frequent flyer on United one day you should do a United video? I been a frequent flyer on United for years here in the U.S

@airedition 19 күн бұрын

I live in Sweden but was born in the US. Will definitely do a United video at some point, on my channel. Behind the scenes and special access very difficult with the US airlines so probably won’t happen on this channel! But you never know I guess.

@Rundu1987 18 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@royalusala8527 5 күн бұрын

Watching this clip was quite therapeutic.. I love flights, cruise ships, adventure and all that! Good job SAA

@Panda0990 19 күн бұрын

Proud to see the South African ladies at work ❤

@knightofceylon-ms1us 12 күн бұрын

Very strong people and kudos to the lovely girls ❤

@mohdotnet 14 күн бұрын

Is it just me, or has watching this video just make one feel extra south African. Nice to see the professionalism of the team . Keep it up guys ❤

@Flightradar24DotCom 13 күн бұрын

That is very nice to hear!

@brendaradebe6835 12 күн бұрын

It’s nice to see SAA flying back to Perthfontein❤️❤️ Well done Captain Vusi, Asnat Moeng & team 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

@acemabeka4609 18 күн бұрын

i was on this flight..what a friendly service received...

@takeoffnow937 18 күн бұрын

This plane actually flew over my house and it was so cool seeing an A340 for the first time in my life.

@Flightradar24DotCom 17 күн бұрын

Nice!

@BoskiM 8 күн бұрын

This is the fastest way to get to Aussie land from Africa without leaving the continent. Well done SAA

@nkulusn 11 күн бұрын

Proud of everyone involved! Strong, capable, smart and patriotic 🙌🏾✨

@lulekangwenya 16 күн бұрын

Such a competent lady pilot. Very comfortable with her work despite being filmed 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

@lorrenzom 14 күн бұрын

She has been doing it for long

@eacoincmubiru5894 19 күн бұрын

Welcome back SAA. Hope you regain your former glory. Africa needs you.

@kobusvanstaden3747 19 күн бұрын

I lived and worked in the DR Congo for 11 years. The old Kinahasa had an open viewing deck. I will never forget the feeling of seeing my country's flag touch down... it always felt that they came specifically for me. To take ME home. I love my airline... the moment you step onboard, you're home already. Nobody smiles like a South African ❤❤❤

@airedition 19 күн бұрын

Amazing! And yes I agree with the last point. 🙂

@kobusvanstaden3747 19 күн бұрын

Oh wow... that controller saying "welkom terug, Springbok" brought a lump to my throat. My complex yet beautiful country with its warm hearts... come on Aussies, hop onboard and come visit us! 😊

@AndyPat239 19 күн бұрын

yes maybe 1 day. my father and stepmother have been. cheers from Oz 😊

@user-sv9ym2ub7q 19 күн бұрын

Me too! Felt very emotional most of the video!!

@johanvanzyl4567 19 күн бұрын

A reference to the old call sign, which was short for flying springbok. The old SAL

@kobusvanstaden3747 19 күн бұрын

@@johanvanzyl4567 yes we know that. It is however still the call sign, just like BA is still 'speedbird"

@airedition 19 күн бұрын

That was such a cool moment yeah! Also Springbok has gotta be one of my favorite callsigns out there.

@user-sv9ym2ub7q 8 күн бұрын

At minute 36.11 when the Perth control tower suddenly said 'Welkom terug Springbok', I could just not control my tears! How fabulous!! Thanks Perth! (And our lovely Co-Pilot responded with a 'Baie dankie'!. Oh, I am so proud of you all and our country!!!

@renecoetzee8584 17 күн бұрын

Man, I love aviation! I am not a pilot or even work in aviation but I am a fan regardless. This video makes me see the professionalism of the SAA staff and I will definitely use SAA when I visit my brother in NZ! Well done, guys!

@makeitrainnaren 18 күн бұрын

"We are the stars of South Africa!" Man- the enthusiasm of the entire ground and air crew is amazing!!!

@prakashnarismulu3332 20 күн бұрын

Great to see the technical support team . The unsung heroes of commercial aviation

@user-sv9ym2ub7q 19 күн бұрын

And all the ladies in the team too!!

@airedition 19 күн бұрын

Yeah for sure!

@CPT_Aviation 20 күн бұрын

As a South African aviation KZfaqr, it’s great too see our countries airline get recognition like this 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

@MemiTwins 19 күн бұрын

South African aviatior about to sub

@airedition 19 күн бұрын

Thanks a lot! Amazing country 🇿🇦

@FastGuy1 18 күн бұрын

@@aireditionYour a great filmer!! Im a young avgeek who one day dreams of becoming a flight reviewer.. Keep it up

@LadyT06 16 күн бұрын

I am about to sub to your channel…Dankie!

@truezladye1893 18 күн бұрын

Well done to all, enjoyed watching.🇿🇦 🌍 Special shout out to Zimbabweans watching, hope Air Zimbabwe flies to the UK again. 🇿🇼

@nathaniel77785 15 күн бұрын

yesssir

@SpiritusMundi3 11 күн бұрын

💯

@melanieinhobson3595 5 күн бұрын

Will be travelling with them to Zimbabwe soon. A bit apprehensive after the Singapore Airlines incident last week.

@fac2 19 күн бұрын

This is what equalling the playing fields is all about. During the Apartheid era, the closest a black person could get to an aircraft was a baggage handler -- and that baggage handler would have been supervised by an 18-year-old white person. Neither could a black person be a flight attendant, or work at the counter -- except, of course, to clean it. SAA still has a long way to go, it still needs to stamp out corruption and become stable, but hopefully, it will become better for everyone looking for a wonderful career in aviation -- regardless of colour.

@southernafricanboy4148 15 күн бұрын

Well said

@everythingelsesport2000 13 күн бұрын

Thank you for your kind words, wish we could all see it this way.

@mzwandilejanuary4222 12 күн бұрын

Thanku for these words. Well put

@WakingLife24 11 күн бұрын

Absolutely. Well said.

@timtranslates 11 күн бұрын

This! And yet KZfaq videos are full of comments from wazzocks who claim that South Africa used to be first world and is now third world. The fact is that non-white people can do so many things that they couldn't do during Apartheid. My wife does something she couldn't possibly have done under the old regime.

@skoodledoo 18 күн бұрын

"We are the stars of South Africa". All the technical team, such high professionalism yet all their personalities shine through. Love them!

@Flightradar24DotCom 17 күн бұрын

Yes!

@boemomolefe8303 19 күн бұрын

Oh man! Great to see children of Africa doing good work. Thanks for covering the journey. ❤

@airedition 19 күн бұрын

It was so much fun!

@stigonetv58 20 күн бұрын

Proudly South African🇿🇦, its so nice to see our national carrier flying to different continents again🎉🎉🎉

@airedition 19 күн бұрын

Honored to have been along for the ride! 🇿🇦🇿🇦

@TheTeaParty320 19 күн бұрын

The two pilots are one of the most professional pairings I’ve come across.

@user-sv9ym2ub7q 19 күн бұрын

Felt so proud when a few years ago, the lady pilot was in a store where I was, in her uniform. So glad to see her in the cockpit!!

@airedition 19 күн бұрын

Excellent pilots indeed!

@tiniziyatinizi55 17 күн бұрын

They are yesss

@aobakwekabi8922 16 күн бұрын

@@user-sv9ym2ub7qShe’s The First Black Woman To Qualify As A Pilot In SA

@ammonb26 20 күн бұрын

That climb up into the flight deck is awesome

@Flightradar24DotCom 20 күн бұрын

Highlight of 2024 for us haha

@frankthomas855 19 күн бұрын

New to aircraft..?

@smoothgroovessa 7 күн бұрын

Beautiful. Very proud to watch this as South African and aviation fanatic.

@Tpr_1808 19 күн бұрын

South Africa is also one of my favourite countries

@thabomabuza7340 19 күн бұрын

This has to be the quickest 40-minute video I've ever watched. Great content.

@jerrycholo3752 23 сағат бұрын

Being a proud South African, can’t help it but be emotional watching this

@joostvandermersch7971 16 күн бұрын

The atc saying “welkom terug” and fo saying “baie dankie” back in Afrikaans was emotional 🇿🇦 😢

@nicknametoolong 14 күн бұрын

Emotional for who? You think people care about speaking Dutch? It was insulting. They should have greeted them in Xhosa

@Scream250 13 күн бұрын

@@nicknametoolong Why? They used language they were comfortable with. Add to that the fact that we have 10 other spoken languages other than English, all recognised as official. Embrace your history and move on like other developed nations such as, believe it or not, England, Italy, etc which were once invadedand occupied by external forces and ruled by foreigners. This doesn't mean we should forget the atrocities of that era.

@ecomandurban7183 10 күн бұрын

Afrikaans was the language that very nearly destroyed South Africa, it is nothing to be proud of

@michaelx3419 9 күн бұрын

I hear you. It’s just a pity that if the pilots had spoken in a language other than English or Afrikaans, it is likely there would be silence on the other end. Building bridges in SA is often one-way traffic.

@MrJavasZ 16 күн бұрын

This is exciting to watch! Proudly South African Airways.

@dewaldj 17 күн бұрын

Welkom terug Springbok....baie dankie. good to hear South africans working at Perth ATC

@Flightradar24DotCom 17 күн бұрын

That was fun yeah.

@phandapanda9644 15 күн бұрын

It warmed my heart to hear it.

@tim__lk 19 күн бұрын

The A340 looks so groomed and clean as if it were brand new.

@thabomabuza7340 19 күн бұрын

Haha. Let us be honest.

@airedition 19 күн бұрын

She’s in great shape!

@mosestaukobong5937 7 күн бұрын

This video just reminded me of the dream I once had of becoming a airline pilot😢Top notch content. Also great to see SAA flying again.

@Sandyshores_rt 19 күн бұрын

There's something remarkable about that rainbow tail and wings 😍 Fantastic flight you had with the lovely crew 💯 SAA definitely getting its crown back 👏🏻

@phandapanda9644 15 күн бұрын

I love that rainbow nation tail too 😊

@user-sv9ym2ub7q 19 күн бұрын

Thank so much for this fabulous video! It was so great to watch from the cockpit! May our dear SAA go from strength to strength! Love our country!

@airedition 19 күн бұрын

🎉

@spewp 20 күн бұрын

Gabriel is pretty great, does a wonderful work, so dang personable. His videos make my week. 🙂

@Flightradar24DotCom 20 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@hloxyman9346 20 күн бұрын

The glorious A340❤. Not a soul has been lost as a result of an accident or incident in the history of this aircraft.

@AhmedAlian 18 күн бұрын

I loved how experienced the crew is. The pilot is definitely a veteran, he knew he needed some more time after the V1 for a smoother takeoff. You can tell if you know about the A340. The first officer is very active and very vigilant.

@willankhatter 18 күн бұрын

I still wonder why they put those small engines on such a behemoth, it's a little bit sluggish but a majestic aircraft...

@Flightradar24DotCom 17 күн бұрын

The engine choice was down to a particular technical limitation of the time. They offer less power but they do the job!

@tyronepaulsen 20 күн бұрын

loved this video, good to see SAA back & thank you for featuring my country and my people

@airedition 19 күн бұрын

It was a pleasure, I am such a big fan of 🇿🇦 and especially its people

@henrydenner5448 19 күн бұрын

So happy South African is making a comeback. Be still, my proud South African heart. ❤❤❤

@CharleyCoops 20 күн бұрын

This is easily one of the best videos you guys have posted. I love how much detail was covered in the video. It is also great to see how much this airline treats everyone like family while still having a professional attitude, It is good to see fun in the workplace. I hope to see South African Airways back here in London 🙏😊

@Flightradar24DotCom 20 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! Agree it was so nice to see the mix of professional competence and happiness/good energy!

@mvubu6823 2 сағат бұрын

How emotional is that "WELKOM TERUG" from Perth ATC! Clearly, a lady living in her new land. Gave me a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye.

@tiniziyatinizi55 17 күн бұрын

South African people are very nice and hospitable

@victormkhaliphi2778 16 күн бұрын

Thank you - we are.

@sp4263 19 күн бұрын

As a Boeing fan I have to say, I'm a little envious. That A340 is a beautiful airplane!. Congratulations SAA & Airbus.

@arkhsm 19 күн бұрын

Their version (looks wise at least), of the old Boeing 707s and Douglas DC8s !!

@trevormaleka1546 19 күн бұрын

Classic touch of updating passengers about where they are enroute to a destination, which is a seller for me. Well done and keep it up!!!

@airedition 19 күн бұрын

Yes I always appreciate that!

@lulekangwenya 16 күн бұрын

Wow this beautiful… Proudly South African 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

@nurrizadjatmiko21 20 күн бұрын

My god. The Airbus A340 is also one of my favorite aircraft. I wish i wanted to spot and flown onboard the A340. As of April 2024, 63 A340-300 are still in active service including Lufthansa, Swiss, Edelweiss, and South African Airways. This is one of the best👍 videos that i've ever watched in Flightradar24 this year.

@airedition 19 күн бұрын

Thank you! And yep, A340 is such a beauty.

@jamesclarke8564 19 күн бұрын

Landing on runway 03 in Perth means you probably would have flown over my house on approach. I saw the South African A340-300 fly over my house on Friday, I couldn't believe my eyes, first time I've seen an A340-300 in a few years. I also remember a good few years back when South African Airways flew the A340-600s to Perth, I miss those.

@jamessmitka8066 19 күн бұрын

Indeed it was nice to visually fly along with a very professional crew on an aging A340. The Airbus quad-engined 340 will fade away due to the much more efficient two engine A350 making this wistful video even more enjoyable. The pre-departure dancing was also a highlight for me ! Thanks - Jim.

@joedlamini9735 19 күн бұрын

I don't know why the algorithm brought me here but damn, I am glad it did. Your is so professional and I am glad SAA is lowly getting back to its feet.

@airedition 19 күн бұрын

Thank you algorithm and thank you for leaving a comment!

@MrPolford 19 күн бұрын

Used to live on JFK approach and loved being woken by SA203 at about 5:30 am. That was the even more beautiful A346 too.

@airedition 19 күн бұрын

Ooh yeah what a beauty!

@ksbear2 17 күн бұрын

The very first A340 I ever saw was an SAA bird at Dulles Airport in Washington, DC in late June 2001. Thought it was a lovely plane then and still do. Especially loved the cockpit view of take off and landing. Thanks.

@zacgvids 20 күн бұрын

love how FlightRadar24 is looking at the operations as well. takes a lot to put an airplane in the air, for sure!!

@Flightradar24DotCom 20 күн бұрын

Yes it's always super interesting to look at that side!

@raymondsebeela1147 18 күн бұрын

This take me back to the good old days. Thank you for the back pass to these glorious airline. Taking Africa to the world and the world to Africa

@Paul_Lucas 19 күн бұрын

Amazing! We had family on the "reverse inaugural" from Perth to Johannesburg. Great to see these venerable aircraft still flying.

@Flightradar24DotCom 17 күн бұрын

Hey Paul, glad you enjoyed it!

@gregorymiller7828 18 күн бұрын

easily the best flight vlog I have seen, thankyou

@Flightradar24DotCom 17 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@mikes8928 20 күн бұрын

Really pleased to see the SAA A340 back here in Perth! If I'd known FR24 was onboard, I'd have waved as you flew by! Great to see the pride the tech crew all take in their work, while still looking like they really enjoy their jobs.

@Flightradar24DotCom 20 күн бұрын

Yeah it was great to see them doing their thing!

@Aprilsraven629 19 күн бұрын

Welcome to Perth, Australia's prettiest, safest and cleanest city....what an awesome video, how fortunate your are to have an all access pass behind the scenes...the SAA technicians and crew were so professional & nice and accommodating ... hope the gentlemen gets his inaugural flight to London, soon

@airedition 19 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching. I loved Perth as well!

@kgosibogosi7232 17 күн бұрын

Proudly South African, great job SAA🎉

@johnclauder615 19 күн бұрын

I can't explain why, but I was quite moved watching this video; there is something beautiful about such technology and thank you for sharing it,.

@user-sv9ym2ub7q 19 күн бұрын

I felt very emotional most of the video!!!

@airedition 19 күн бұрын

That’s great to hear!

@Waxych 14 күн бұрын

I enjoyed every bit of this video! The first time I flew in a plane was in 2017, and it was an A340-300 flight from Lagos to Johannesburg with South African Airways!!! That still remains my most memorable trip! I so much love SAA. Although since they closed their routes in 2020, I switched to EgyptAir. I wish to go back to SAA, but their flights are too expensive now. I flew with EgyptAir from Lagos to Washington DC in 2023, and my wife is taking EgyptAir, too. I wish SAA could come back to their Lagos routes and reduce their cost. You'll get more customers!

@mufasamaverick6978 18 күн бұрын

Glad to see you back in the skies.much 🫶🏾 from 🇰🇪

@jacksonm.6549 19 күн бұрын

On my last Emirates flight from ORT, I met a fellow passenger who said he was flying to Perth. Poor guy had to go all the way to Dubai and then Perth. The shedding of time will be a welcome relief: 8 hour flight followed by a 2 hour layover and then boarding, finally flying DXB to Perth. I hope they open up more routes soon because the June school holidays are coming up and lots of families fly overseas during this time. Having 1-way flights is such a relief!

@MGS923 9 күн бұрын

They've added three A320CEO planes to their fleet this week

@jacksonm.6549 9 күн бұрын

@@MGS923 Wonderful news! I do hope that SAA becomes profitable

@jacoct35 20 күн бұрын

Thank you for this lovely video. Brought a few tears to my eyes, hopefully SAA can just get stronger from here

@user-sv9ym2ub7q 19 күн бұрын

So glad I was not the only one getting really emotional watching this video. So glad for SAA and for our country!

@airedition 19 күн бұрын

I am so pleased to hear that people felt this way watching it!

@jacoct35 19 күн бұрын

@airedition South africa and its people have so much potential, if we work and build together!

@ernestmahlangu6218 19 күн бұрын

As a South African, I feel so ashamed that I haven't flown on SAA 😢 But hopefully SAA's route to London resumes

@jeanmugisha4175 19 күн бұрын

Good to see the comeback of SAA

@suemajor9374 19 күн бұрын

Thank you for this backstage pass of SAA😊 to Perth

@Flightradar24DotCom 17 күн бұрын

Our pleasure!

@SheldonBotha-er6ec 19 күн бұрын

Thank you for showcasing SAA and for visiting South Africa. Great video. 🇿🇦✈️

@airedition 19 күн бұрын

Thank you! Can’t wait to return.

@deejay5457 18 күн бұрын

What a great technical team. Knowledgeable and having a fun attitude probably makes their work day seem short. My kind of folks.

@Apararicio 19 күн бұрын

Brasil Rio de Janeiro. Bom dia, gosto muito dos seus vídeos. Esse está brilhante 💓🤗. Esse povo, nossos irmãos da África do Sul são Fantásticos. Amei 🌻🌺🌼🥀🥀🌹💓💓🤗🤗🌹🌹

@user-wd1nq9fv3f 3 минут бұрын

I like this one coz i never been in a plane salute for showing me

@thendotshivhengwa9509 19 күн бұрын

You got me at Springbok 280 heavy, welcome back to Perth. 🇿🇦🇿🇦

@airedition 19 күн бұрын

😀

@becomingpilotinathi 20 күн бұрын

Amazing video and great to see SAA reclaiming their position as number 1 in the skies!! One day I'll be on their inaugural flights

@calvinsmith1295 16 күн бұрын

Welcome back! Qantas have been milking the route since resuming service post covid. I'll definitely be supporting SAA in the future.

@MrrNacho 17 күн бұрын

Wow an A340-300!!! It brings back so many memories as this aircraft was my very 1st flight ever from Chile to New Zealand back in 2005. The A343 will always have a special meaning in my life ❤

@Flightradar24DotCom 17 күн бұрын

Nice to hear! It’s a very special airplane.

@brian402 19 күн бұрын

WOW!....This is exactly what i love to watch re aviation, the behind the scenes of all those tech support team & all the work they have to carry-out before a plane is given the all go ahead to fly., great to see South African Airways flying from Johannesburg to Perth & all the awesome flight crew. Thumbs-Up👍✈

@hauer54 19 күн бұрын

Terrific video, Gabriel... thank you. Nice to see SAA finally spreading it's wings again!

@airedition 19 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@nkulusn 11 күн бұрын

We are the stars of South Africa! YES, YOU ARE! Keep shining.

@luisoliveira601 15 күн бұрын

Another epic one Gab! I'm now this close to book my next vacations to South Africa! Cheers! Thanks!

@MrMayaka3 18 күн бұрын

I was all smiles watching this video. Great to the behind the scenes of such an exciting operation. I hope SAA is here to stay

@davidbrown.3761 19 күн бұрын

I'm in Perth and have missed the SAA coming in over the Indian Ocean and watch them fly the DME right past my house in Warwick.

@mkhanyisi1 15 күн бұрын

The technical team.... I love them... ama 2k mos la... 😂😂😂😂😂. The future.. Ma 2000.. I don't know what it is about this generation, they Crack me the hell up... 😂😂😂 I truly adore them a lot

@sibusisomichaels8921 16 күн бұрын

40 minutes just went by 😢😢... truly enjoyed this one

@Best_MusicPlaylist23 16 күн бұрын

Proudly South African- great video and it's great to see SAA up and about again all the best.

@penjani 14 күн бұрын

when atc said welcome back 👏🏾

@reginemayland2993 20 күн бұрын

Such a beautiful aircraft, love the A340 🥰🤩

@dennismalcolm6620 17 күн бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS TO SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦 👏..CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE CREW AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEAM 👏 🙌 THIS SHOWS THAT WE AFRICANS ARE AS CAPABLE AS ANY OTHER NATIONALITY...❤🎉😊

@AeroNewsGermany 20 күн бұрын

Amazing! Thank you for these great insights :)

@Flightradar24DotCom 20 күн бұрын

Thanks a lot, really glad you enjoyed it!

@atuhaisederrick 20 күн бұрын

Really love such vlogs especially the ones with cockpit footage, A350 check, A340 check hoping to see many more cheers and good job

@Flightradar24DotCom 20 күн бұрын

Thanks a ton!

@user-uw7yb6xf7d 19 күн бұрын

Thanks for joining Gabe... Flew more than 25 yrs the 74sp to Perth and further to Sydney SAA great airline!!

@airedition 19 күн бұрын

Wow very cool!

@mudumaneboavida7241 15 күн бұрын

SAA THE BEST AIRLINE IN AFRICA AND THE WORLD …. :) I’M VERY HAPPY AND PROUD OF SAA BACK AGAIN WE MISS YOU SO MUCH LOOKING FOWARD TO SEE SAA AIRCRAFT ALL OVER THE WORLD WITH THE SOUTH AFRICAN FLAG REPRESENTING US ..PLEASE MAKE US PROUD AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN … YOU REPRESENTE OUR CONTINENT … HAPPY TOF AND LANDINGS

@peteking4958 19 күн бұрын

Brilliant video! Great to travel Jo'burg to Perth without leaving my chair! Loved the close up shots around the plane during prep. Landing gear shots were amazing!