FlySafair
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| Founded | August 2013 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 16 October 2014[1] | ||||||
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| Fleet size | 25 | ||||||
| Destinations | 19 | ||||||
| Parent company | Safair | ||||||
| Headquarters | Johannesburg, South Africa | ||||||
| Key people | CEO: Elmar Conradie | ||||||
| Employees | 1300 (June 2022)[2][failed verification] | ||||||
| Website | flysafair | ||||||
FlySafair is an international low-cost airline based in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Safair. The company slogan is For The Love Of Flying.
History
The airline was established in August 2013 and was granted approval by the South African Air Service Licensing Council to launch operations with ten daily services between Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport and Cape Town International Airport.[3] The airline had plans to begin operations in October 2013.[4] However, on 8 October 2013, the High Court of South Africa granted an interim court order preventing the airline from starting operations, following an application by rival carriers,[5] on the basis that it did not meet the legal requirement of 75% local ownership. Substantial restructuring of ownership took place and FlySafair's inaugural flight eventually took place on 16 October 2014.[1]
In 2017, the airline announced a partnership with the South African Rugby Union (SARU), making it the official domestic carrier for the Springboks and SA Rugby. The deal was extended for four years in February 2020.[6][7]
in October 2022, the airline went through a rebrand, with redesigns to their logo and new livery. [8] The International Air Services Council of South Africa also approved 11 new international routes.[9][10]
Destinations
FlySafair serves the following 19 destinations :[11]
Interline agreements
FlySafair interlines with the following airlines:
Fleet
As of June 2022, the FlySafair fleet consists of the following All Boeing 737 aircraft:[12]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 737-400 | 5 | 0 | 165 |
| Boeing 737-800[13] | 20 | 5 | 189 |
| Total | 25 | 5 |
Services
In-Flight Service
FlySafair offers food and drinks as a buy-on-board programme. FlySafair also offers a monthly magazine on board named In Flight. It was also the first airline in South Africa to offer card payments aboard their flights. On their international routes they offer a pre-packed meal at no charge, with other food and drink options for sale. For hygienic reasons, the In Flight magazine is currently only in digital format.
FlySafair Holidays
FlySafair launched their Holidays programme in May 2021, partnering with local company Tripco to combine flights and accommodation.
See also
References
- ^ a b Ensor, Linda (17 October 2014). "FlySafair will bring needed competition". Business Day. Johannesburg. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
- ^ "Home". flysafair.co.za.
- ^ Moores, Victoria (16 April 2014). "South African startup FlySafair secures license". Air Transport World. Archived from the original on 17 April 2014.
- ^ "FlySafair - ch-aviation.com". Ch-aviation.ch. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- ^ "FlySafair grounded before first flight". Mg.co.za. 8 October 2013. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- ^ "FlySafair Scores the Springboks". www.firstcarrental.co.za. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- ^ "FlySafair official domestic carrier for the Springboks". www.news24.com. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- ^ Bodell, Luke (1 October 2022). "FlySafair Reveals New Branding & Boeing 737 Livery". Simple Flying. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ Smith, Compiled by Carin. "FlySafair adds 11 new destinations including Seychelles, Victoria Falls". Fin24. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ Reporter, B. R. "First Air Belgium now FlySafair - South Africans have more options to fly". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ "FlySafair - South Africa's True Low Cost Airline". www.FlySafair.co.za. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
- ^ "FlySafair Fleet Details and History". www.planespotters.net. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- ^ "FlySafair announces fleet upgrades and reaches passenger milestone". www.702.co.za. Radio 702. 15 July 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
External links
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