FlySafair

As one of South Africa’s most loved and reliable airlines, Safair is a household name that quickly and safely ferries passengers to and from multiple national destinations with some serious heart.

When you fly Safair you’ll know for sure that you’re being taken care of by the most reliable, capable, and well-trained ground and air staff in the country. They’re big on maintaining a staff that works well together as one big family and is always dedicated to achieving high staff retention figures.

A brief history of Safair

Established in 1965, Safair was a specialist airlift service provider and provided leasing and cargo services for years. In 2014 the Safair that we all know and love today was established and started operating under its own name to the public. Prior to this they operated on a lease basis and flew for large carriers such as Mango and Kulula.

22 planes and counting

Whether it’s their heart and commitment to excellence or their adaptability and dedication to growth, Safair has been growing year on year and is clearly an airliner that’s here to stay. While they started operating with only two aircraft, they now have 22 operation aircraft and have added more destinations across the country including George, Gqeberha in PE, and Bloemfontein.

Flight extras you’ll love

Since Safair operates with their customer as their primary focus you can enjoy a host of flight extras that will ensure your flight will go smoothly. From enjoying their complimentary in-flight magazine to using their app to easily book and manage your flights, you know you’ll be getting top service when you choose this airline.

From assistance with unaccompanied minors and priority boarding to lounge access and travel protection, Safair has really thought of it all. You can even rent a car from First Car Rental at discount rates or book a hotel at special rates reserved for Safair customers.

While you may know that Safair offers affordable national flights with stellar service that’s impossible to compare to other carriers, Safair also offers a host of flight extras you’ll certainly benefit from.

This includes the discount car rental and hotel bookings as well as their travel protection which is underwritten by Chubb Insurance South Africa.

Bag insurance for you

Remember that if your bag is stolen or your items are damaged, the airline is required by law to compensate you but this is limited and any damage to your bag will not be compensated. Travelling (even just locally) may very well seem like an activity that isn’t very risky but with so many people handling your check-in bags, you may find your bag ends up damaged. To help sort the issue out, Safair offers customers the option to take out baggage cover at just R13 when purchasing a flight ticket.

Travel protection for you

Travel protection is a form of travel insurance that will cover you for flight cancellation, loss or damage of possessions, and even delays. This is a cover that’s significantly more comprehensive than the baggage cover and offers you peace of mind and convenience.

Cancelled and delayed flights

With travel protection, you will be able to claim R400 per 3-hour delay. If you have to cancel your flight (for instance if you experience a medical emergency and end up in hospital) you’ll get a full airline ticket refund.

Baggage and personal item cover

This offers you cover for your phone, laptop, or notepad as well as any other items you take on board with you (if you want a checked-in bag cover you have to add the baggage cover separately). The excess is R250 per claim and you get cover of up to R1,000 for single items and R2,500 per item for electronic devices.