“Our National Carrier”: SAA Cabin Crew Member’s Viral ‘Chomy Yam’ Dance Challenge Impresses SA

• A group of cabin crew members from South African Airways were filmed taking part in the viral dance challenge, made popular by an old video of Khanyi Mbau
• The entertaining video was shared on the airline’s official TikTok account, attracting massive views and positive comments
• Social media users were delighted by the dance, praising the crew for their perfectly synchronised moves and wishing for the airline's future success

A video of SAA cabin crew members participating in a viral dance challenge captivated social media users and left a lot of smiles online.

The entertaining clip was shared on TikTok by @flywithsaa, gaining massive views and a wave of praise and support from the online audience.

The video starts with four cabin crew members, two ladies and two gentlemen, at the airline's Airways Park offices in Johannesburg. The crew are dressed in their gorgeous blue uniform, and colourful scarves for the women. They are seen participating in the 'Chomy Yam' challenge, made popular by an old video of media personality Khanyi Mbau.

An SAA crew's fun side

The crew aced the perfectly synchronised dance with class and broad smiles on their faces, clearly enjoying the activity. SAA's uniform, which is a symbol of the nation's pride, added to the beauty of the video. The four members' flawless moves were a testament to their professionalism and teamwork. The lighthearted moment showed a different side of the airline, which is often seen as a serious and professional place.

SAA expands flights for the holiday season

South African Airways announced that it will be boosting its flight offering across its international and regional destinations to cater for the increasing demand during the upcoming holiday period. New flights to Lagos will commence on 6 October, with services running six days a week. From 1 October, flights to Accra will also increase to six times a week.

Furthermore, the airline will introduce additional flights to São Paulo on Wednesdays and Sundays, beginning on 10 December. This seasonal expansion is designed to provide travellers with greater flexibility and convenience. Those celebrating significant events like Detty December and the Brazilian Carnival will benefit from this flight expansion.

The airline's Chief Commercial Officer, Tebogo Tsimane, confirmed that SAA is committed to improving its service to customers. The airline is known for its authentic African hospitality and offers direct routes, clear pricing, and the opportunity to earn Voyager miles on every journey. Travellers are encouraged to book their flights early to secure competitive fares during this busy time, which runs until 11 February next year.

Mzansi responds with praise and support

The comments section was filled with joyful reactions from social media users who enjoyed the dance. Many complemented the crew, expressing how refreshing it was to see such a light moment. Some wished for the airline to fully regain its strength and thrive again, sharing memories of flying abroad. Others jokingly called out one crew member, Simi, saying they were certain that the dancing was his idea.

User @Nola commented:

"Very nice, guys. But clearly, the demographics are not on point. Plenty of other races live here. It's not fair to the rest of the Race Groups that have no employment."

User @Shaun D- Afro-optimist said:

"May the airline rebuild and thrive. Something is amazing about having travelled with SAA in the past. Onward and upward."

User @Pretty joked:

"Simi came up with this idea, finish and klaar 🤗."

User @Londie KaChibi shared:

"Our national carrier. Please keep it profitable 🙏."

User @Lulama Hughes commented:

"Hayi bo, baphuma o (there's our) Blueprint! We love them. Flying abroad has never been the same. I miss SAA business class 🥰."

User @duds@73 🇿🇦 said:

"This is awesomely beautiful. Happiness overload 💓."

Watch the TikTok video below:

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Source: Briefly News