SAA opens up newly renovated premium lounge in Gqeberha

Gqeberha’s revamped lounge

SAA’s The Lounge at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport in Gqeberha recently reopened after receiving a great new make over.

The premium lounge, which is on the mezzanine level at domestic departures, offers dedicated working spaces and complimentary high-speed WiFi, as well as coffee made by professionally trained baristas and a selection of South African wines and a range of meals, Travel News reports.

“Our beautifully renovated lounges, provide an opportunity for our premium travellers to enjoy SAA’s award-winning brand of hospitality on the ground, as well as in the skies,” SAA Interim CCO, Tebogo Tsimane said.

“With South Africans increasingly returning to the skies over the past few years, it’s clear that many are looking for more comfortable airport experiences as they wait to board their flights.” Tsimane added.

Take a look at the newly revamped lounge:

SAA adds permanent Gqeberha route

Earlier this year, SAA announced that its seasonal Johannesburg-Gqeberha route would continue permanently.

The airline now provides two return flights daily between OR Tambo International Airport and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport in Gqeberha.

“We are delighted that SAA is able to keep Gqeberha as a permanent route offering and provide a seamless travel experience to meet the needs of all our customers,” Tebogo Tsimane said as per Travel News.

The current flight schedule is as follows:

• The first Johannesburg to Gqeberha flight departs OR Tambo International Airport at 11:25 and arrives at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport at 13:00.
• The second Johannesburg to Gqeberha flight then departs at 16:00, with arrival at 17:35.
• The flight from Gqeberha to Johannesburg then departs Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport at 13:30 and arrives at OR Tambo International Airport at 15:05.
• The next Gqeberha to Johannesburg flight then departs at 18:40 and arrives at 19:40.