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SAA

SAA is an acronym used by several organizations and concepts across different fields. The two most widely recognized uses are South African Airways and the Society for American Archaeology.

South African Airways (SAA) is the flag carrier and largest airline of South Africa, operating domestic and

The Society for American Archaeology (SAA) is a U.S.-based professional organization for archaeologists in the Americas.

Other uses: SAA is also used by various regional and national associations, academic programs, and government

international
flights
to
destinations
around
the
world.
Headquartered
in
Johannesburg,
its
main
hub
is
O.R.
Tambo
International
Airport.
Founded
in
1934
through
the
merger
of
several
carriers,
SAA
has
undergone
periods
of
restructuring
and
government
involvement,
especially
during
financial
difficulties
in
the
late
2010s
and
early
2020s,
when
it
entered
a
form
of
corporate
rescue
with
aims
to
restore
profitability
and
stabilize
operations.
The
airline’s
branding
and
network
have
evolved
through
ownership
changes
and
strategic
partnerships.
It
supports
research,
education,
and
public
understanding
of
archaeology.
The
SAA
publishes
peer‑reviewed
journals
such
as
American
Antiquity,
coordinates
annual
meetings,
and
provides
resources
for
scholars,
students,
and
educators.
It
also
promotes
ethical
standards
and
the
broad
dissemination
of
archaeological
knowledge.
offices
in
different
countries.
Because
acronyms
are
context-dependent,
the
intended
meaning
is
usually
clear
from
accompanying
text.