South African Airways (SAA) announced that it's giving away 6 free nights of luxury and additional perks in Cape Town, South Africa, with the purchase of two tickets in its award-winning Premium Business Class for travel on its flights between the U.S. and Cape Town. Purchase two restricted Premium Business Class seats at a fare of $7,470* each and receive 4 free nights* at the 5-star 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa or The Table Bay Hotel, as well as 2 bonus nights* at the boutique luxury Franschhoek Country House in the scenic Cape Winelands. The free hotel stays include breakfasts and transfers, a dinner for two at Cape Town's hottest restaurant, and a private wine tour. The promotion is available for purchase now through May 31, 2009 for travel taking place May 1-Aug. 31, 2009. To book tickets and receive the free luxury hotel nights and the added perks, travelers should call 1-888-722-4872, or their travel agent.

"On South African Airways, your Premium Business Class tickets bring you so much more. We deliver more of Africa at more of a value, and specialize in the market like no one else can," said Marc Cavaliere, executive vice president, North America, for South African Airways. "This is just another example of how no other airline can bring you affordable luxury in our homeland like SAA does."

A luxury boutique hotel, the 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa is nestled at the foot of Table Mountain and features stunning mountain and sea views along with luxurious amenities and services. The world-renowned Table Bay Hotel, located between Table Mountain and Robben Island, promises sights and sounds of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront that only serve to complement the pampering and elegance its guests can await. Dinner for two at Baia, Cape Town's hottest restaurant, will demonstrate why the region is considered Africa's gastronomic center. Over in the historic Cape Winelands region, the Franschhoek Country House is a lavishly restored manor house dating back to the 1890s. Surrounded by mountains and vineyards, a stay here is meant to cater to and indulge guests. A private wine tour in Stellenbosch will immerse travelers in South Africa's history of producing wines that have become the favorites of royalty. To experience the wonders of "The Fairest Cape" with SAA's free hotel promotion, call 1-888-722-4872.

South African Airways is celebrating its 75^th Anniversary in 2009, having been founded in February 1934, and since then has led the way in offering world-class service from Africa to the world. This attention to service throughout the years has resulted in the airline consistently being named "Best Airline" and "Best Business Class" to Africa by numerous travel experts and publications.   Today, it is poised to continue this tradition of excellence by continuously enhancing its product offering, including non-stop service from New York JFK to Johannesburg, commencing May 1^st. For more highlights on South African Airways' 75-year history, visit www.flysaa.com, and link to "About Us."

South African Airways features the only nonstop service from the U.S. to South Africa with daily departures from either Washington, D.C. (until April 30^th, with a stop in Dakar commencing May 1), and direct service from New York (operating non stop effective May 1) that offer travel convenience and award-winning service. Travelers in premium class enjoy 180° fully flat-bed seats, and in economy class enjoy the most legroom versus competitors. Every seat on board offers an individual on-demand entertainment system, plush pillow, warm blanket and amenity kit. SAA's unrivaled network, featuring seamless connections to more than 20 destinations within South Africa, and more than 20 cities across the rest of the continent, makes the airline the savvy traveler's "gateway to Africa." To complement this network, a world of privileges awaits those who join Voyager, South African Airways' premier mileage program. To sign up, visit www.flysaa.com, and link to the Voyager icon. As a Star Alliance member, South African Airways is able to offer its customers 912 destinations in 159 countries and more than 16,500 flights daily, including convenient connections from more than 25 cities in the U.S. through code share service with Star Alliance member United Airlines. Members of United's Mileage Plus, US Airways' Dividend Miles and Air Canada's Aeroplan programs are able to earn and redeem miles on all SAA flights. For more information on South African Airways, please call (800) 722-9675 or visit www.flysaa.com, where travelers can sign up to be notified of other great travel deals and vacation packages.

*Subject to terms and conditions of restricted Premium Business Class fare. Fare excludes taxes and fuel surcharges. Hotel space is subject to availability. A limited number of rooms available for this promotion. Travel must be completed by Aug. 31^st, 2009.

Editors: Photos of the Twelve Apostles, Table Bay Hotel and Franschhoek Country House are available for publication.

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