South African Airways Business Class Seating

First and Business Class Seats Comparison

South African Airways Business class seats feature increased pitch from 45" to 78". This top-rated seat translates into a 180-degree lie-flat position, creating a 78-inch long bed for customized comfort and rest. The seat also includes a fully adjustable headrest to six positions, pneumatic lumbar support and electronically operated seats to recline and extend the leg rest.

Business class seats feature:

Increased pitch from 45" to 78"
180-degree lie-flat position (creates a 78" long bed)
Seat shoulder width at 27.5", and seat width at 21"
Fully adjustable headrest to six positions
Pneumatic lumbar support
Electronically operated seats (recline and leg rest extension)
In-seat power supply for laptops
Individual, adjustable reading lights with 3 different light settings
Private 8.6" T.V.
Sony P@ssport audio-and-video-on-demand

South African Airways continually strives to improve its food and wine service by rotating menus weekly on domestic routes and approximately every three months on international routes.

Information courtesy of South African Airways.