South African Airways appoints new Aus NZ country manager

South African Airways has appointed Michael Hall as country manager, Australia and New Zealand, effective from March 1, 2024. 

Michael has spent the past 36 years with The Walshe Group having worked and had worked with SAA over many years of his tenure. Since 2016, Michael was SAA’s Australia national sales manager.

As country manager, his appointment comes at a crucial time for SAA with the return of SAA’s flights between Johannesburg and Perth, the first flight arriving into Australia on April 29, 2024.

SAA’s recently announced operations to Perth are in line with the airline’s strategy to expand the network sustainably offering a wider choice of destinations, and greater connectivity for their customers. 

As a key strategic partner, The Walshe Group remains the representative for SAA in Australia and New Zealand. 

This year also marks South African Airways’ 90th birthday, making them the oldest airline on the African continent.