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GROWING LOCAL
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St Helena Entebbe
Lubumbashi
Ndola
Lusaka
FVictoria alls Victoria Kasane Kasane Livingstone
Harare
Maun Maun Bulawayo Dar es Salaam
Nosy Be Pemba
Nampula
Tete
Antananarivo
Beira
Windhoek Windhoek Gaborone Polokwane Vilanculos
Walvis Bay Walvis Bay
Sishen Sishen Kimberley Kimberl Upington Upington Bloemfontein Bloemfontein
CPT
George George JNB Hoedspruit
Skukuza Nelspruit
Maputo Maputo Sikhuphe
Maseru Richards Bay Pietermaritzburg
Durban
Mthatha East London
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
It was only after a lot of consideration It was only after a lot of consideration that the beautiful, iconic sunbird was selected to represent another familiar occupant of the sky – Airlink’s aircraft. Mirroring the airline’s philosophy best, this stunning sunbird’s behaviour symbolises how Airlink’s new tailfeathers bring freedom to southern Africa’s skies. The new look follows several developments, including the formal renaming of the company as ‘Airlink’ and signifi es the airline’s transformation and new strategy as an independent, agile, responsive, and fi nancially robust business.
Adorned in magnifi cently bright colours, sunbirds refl ect the rich colours of the regions where they are found, namely sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. Similarly, Airlink’s network covers the same areas as an interairline service provider. In fact, today, Airlink off ers the widest route network with more fl ight choices, more destinations, and more travel opportunities.
What’s more is that the sunbird is an important pollinator in the African ecosystem. This behaviour mimics Airlink’s ability to connect business and leisuretravellers at diff erent points with unique travel destinations in widespread towns and cities. Consequently, this has a positive impact on both the local economy and travel industry.
Additional similarities include the sunbird’s fast and direct fl ight, which echoes Airlink’s quick and direct network, from point to point, with convenient, quick turnarounds. In 2019, Airlink carried more than two million customers on over 63 000 fl ights. Currently, its network includes more than 45 destinations in 12 African countries and St Helena Island. As important, especially in today’s uncertain times, is that Airlink is a resilient, privatelyowned regional airline that operates in a challenging industry – just like the sunbird species are resistant to changes in habitat.
Punctual and premium
Airlink is especially popular with travellers who expect airlines to go the extra mile. Priding ourselves on off ering passengers various value-adds, the benefi ts start before they board an Airlink fl ight. Complimentary checked-in luggage allowance include 20kg for Economy Class, 30kg Business Class and 15kg Sporting Equipment Allowance. Passengers also have the option of an intracontinental styled business class experience on select routes and fl ights. Our in-fl ight experience includes complimentary on-board catering with a choice of beverages, and passengers can choose between a window or aisle seat, as there are no middle seats.
Furthermore, Airlink has been ranked as SA’s most punctual airline, based on its 97,70% average on-time performance for the year to date, according to ACSA. On-time performance is crucial for those who rely on Airlink for business and leisure travel, including those connecting with our expanding list of long-haul partner airlines. To be classifi ed as ‘on time’, departures and arrivals have to occur within 15 minutes of Airlink’s published schedule. This performance is a testament of Airlink’s laser focus on providing excellent, reliable service and the dedication of Airlink’s employees, both on the ground and in the sky, as well as our partners and services providers.
To ensure customers experience the ultimate in convenience and comfort, Airlink’s 450 fl ight deck and cabin crews are trained in Airlink’s own state-of-the-art Flight Training Centre, which includes three aircraft simulators, cabin trainers, and other procedural aids and training rooms. Combined with our aircraft’s spacious seating, generous legroom, and complimentary catering, it is understandable that Airlink is well known for its customer centricity and hospitality.
