South African Airways (SAA), Africa’s most awarded airline, has begun the 100-day countdown as it continues to prepare to welcome the world to South Africa for the championship tournament that will begin June 11th.  For fans, it’s not too late to purchase seats on flights to the event, as there are still seats available during this highly anticipated month of soccer revelry that will take place with South Africa’s wondrous vistas as the backdrop.

"100 days from today, the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ will begin, and as the flag carrier of South Africa, we’re immensely proud that our homeland is hosting the first World Cup to be held on the African continent," said Marc Cavaliere, executive vice president of North America for South African Airways.  "Fans who have not booked their plane tickets should not despair, as there are still seats to be purchased for travel during the tournament.  But they should take action and book soon, as the excitement continues to build and seats will be snapped up." Soccer enthusiasts can call 1-800-722-9675, where SAA agents will help fans find the best dates and lowest fares for travel to the FIFA World Cup™.  Fans can also visit www.flysaa.com to find the available Cheap Flights to South Africa.

South African Airways has a specially-created corporate division in place dedicated to ensure that fans have the most comfortable and convenient service to and between the World Cup matches, including a round-the-clock domestic African flight schedule that will make it easy to fly to and from matches in the different cities.  This schedule will complement SAA’s already extensive flight schedule throughout Southern Africa that connects with the airline’s daily flights from New York JFK and Washington, D.C. In addition, all South African Airways flights in Johannesburg depart from the new, state-of-the-art Terminal B, providing for smooth and timely flight connections through a beautiful and modern terminal packed with many shopping, dining and relaxation options.  A new lounge will provide Premium Business Class passengers with a luxurious haven in which to catch up on work, grab a bite to eat, or freshen up with revitalizing rainfall showers.