SOUTH African Airways annouced on Tuesday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding outlining a long-termpartnership between SAA and Cathay Pacific Airways. Areas of co-operation outlined in the MOU include codeshare services, frequent flyer programmes (FFP), and ground handling arrangements. South African Airways is Cathay Pacific’s sixth codeshare partner. Cathay Pacific commenced flying to Johannesburg in 1991 and currently operates three flights a week between Johannesburg and Hong Kong.