FlySafair is an international low-cost airline based in

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. 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

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and

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. The airline had plans to begin operations in October 2013. However, on 8 October 2013, the

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granted an interim

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preventing the airline from starting operations, following an application by rival carriers, 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. 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. in October 2022, the airline went through a rebrand, with redesigns to their logo and new livery. The International Air Services Council of South Africa also approved 11 new international routes.

Destinations

FlySafair serves the following 19 destinations :

Interline agreements

FlySafair interlines with the following airlines: *

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Fleet

As of June 2022, the FlySafair fleet consists of the following aircraft:

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.

Accidents and Incidents

* On 12 November 2022, a parked FlySafair Boeing 737-8BG (ZS-SJH) collided with a

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(ZS-SZJ) being towed at

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. No passengers were onboard either aircraft at the time. The 737’s

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section and A320's wingtip were damaged. Both aircraft were returned to service shortly after the incident.

References

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