SAA Adds Nonstop Flights Washington, D.C. To Accra, Reduces Flights To Senegal

Written by Staff

May 28, 2015

South African Airways will launch new nonstop service between Washington, D.C.-Dulles International Airport and Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana on Aug. 3, 2015.

With the introduction of this new flight, SAA will be providing the only nonstop flight between Washington D.C. and Ghana.

“This is a major development and achievement for the airline as part of our strategic growth on the African continent. With an expanded presence in West Africa, in the form of nonstop services to both Accra and Dakar from Washington, D.C., our customers will soon have access to more destinations in the region,” said Nico Bezuidenhout, SAA acting CEO.

SAA flights to Accra will be available four days a week with continuing service to Johannesburg, South Africa, operating on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

SAA will reduce its current flights from Washington D.C.-Dulles to Dakar, Senegal and onwards to Johannesburg, to three days a week, operating on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

“Ghana is quickly becoming a strong international business destination in Africa and this new route is going to make travel to the region easier for many travelers from North America,” said Marc Cavaliere, executive vice president for SAA North America.