South African Airways release a native BlackBerry 10 app

Another big name brand clearly sees value in BlackBerry 10 as South African Airlines launch their own application to ensure customers are getting the most out of their journey.

The application for BlackBerry 10 smartphones provides a new engaging user experience and relevant airline content, providing South African Airways users with the best stress free travel experience. The application allows users to check their flight status using their booking reference and track that flight on their dashboard.

Grant Byron, Managing Director of Cytrus (Methys Digital), said: "we are so excited to have worked with SAA to design the app. It promotes the brand image of SAA and provides BlackBerry 10 smartphones users with a rich and unique mobile experience."

Full features of the app include:

View my Booking - View Your Booking information
Check In Check in on your mobile device
Voyager miles - View Your Voyager Status and miles
Lounge Finder - View information on South African Airways lounges
Specials - View special fares
Flight Schedule - Access to information about South African Airways upcoming flights
Flight Status - Find the updated status of any South African Airways flight.
Destination Information - View information on destinations that South African Airways flies to.
Weather - Get current and updated 10 day forecast of the weather at any destination that South African Airways flies to
Baggage Trace - Find the status of your checked in luggage
Cargo Track and Trace - Track your SAA Cargo shipment every step of the way