South African Airways Business Class Lounge

Established in 1934, South African Airways has a long history within the aviation industry. Starting with a modest fleet of seven aircraft and only 40 staff members, the airline has expanded over the years to form a fleet of 54 aircraft and now flies to 3

Having landed in Johannesburg off a flight from Cape Town, I headed for the Baobab Business Class Lounge, which is separated from the Cycad First Class Lounge by the airlines large check-in desk. The lounge in Johannesburg is an ideal hub for business and long-haul travellers like myself as it gave me the opportunity to relax for three hours during my layover before my 10 hour flight to Perth departed, totally free from the hustle and bustle of the main departures terminal.

The lounge offers both business as well as good leisure traveller facilities with ample room to find a quiet place to work or unwind. There is streamlined efficiency to the lounge, which starts with

the check in staff who are very proficient and helpful, and the lounge boasts among other facilities, numerous computer workstations offering ergonomic business modules.

In addition to the outstanding travelling experience, customers can also access South African Airways Business Class lounges elsewhere across the globe. South African Airways welcomes all qualifying customers to visit one of these lounges, to relax and refresh before embarking on your flight.

In these lounge facilities you can catch up on work, or kick-back and enjoy a range of complimentary food and beverages with food options such as munchies, fruit, cheeses and crackers, soup, sandwiches, hot entrées and sweets, whilst experiencing a seamless and excellent quality service throughout your travels.

Leisure and business travellers are also catered for with the following: • Wide-screen TVs • Fully Serviced bar • Hot and Cold Food Bar • Self Serve Coffee station • Dedicated Smokers lounge • Internet Station with Samsung Tablets and Phones Four Additional Internet Areas Free WiFi Cafeteria seating for up to 50 guests Lounge seating for over 70 people Eight Lazy Boy chairs Business Room for up to 24 people Kids Room and Lounge Audio Visual Lounge for up to 20 people Abundant power points throughout the whole lounge Six Shower Cubicles Additional Overflow area for 25 people Secure Luggage Storage area The author travelled to South Africa courtesy of South African Airways

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