FlySafair has begun flight operations at Lanseria International Airport.
Commencing on August 1, FlySafair now operates flights from Cape Town and George to Lanseria.
The first flight to Lanseria from Cape Town was marked with a water cannon salute. “It’s such an exciting event that even our competitors outside are excited,” said Elmar Conradie, Safair ceo, in reference to Mango’s baggage refund voucher of R250 for FlySafair customers. FlySafair customers travelling between Cape Town and Lanseria can swap their baggage charge receipt at Mango Guest Services for a R250 voucher that can go towards their next Mango flight.
The airline’s move to include Lanseria brings its routes up to 10 between seven local destinations.
FA302 departs Cape Town at 08h35 and lands at Lanseria at 10h50. Return flight FA301 departs Lanseria at 05h55 and lands in Cape Town at 08h10. The flight operates every day except Saturdays.
The airline’s second flight, FA304 departs Cape Town at 19h00 on the same days, arriving in Lanseria at 21h15. Return flight FA303 departs Lanseria at 16h20 and arrives in Cape Town at 18h35.
FlySafair operates flights between Lanseria and George on Fridays and Sundays. FA330 departs Lanseria at 11h30 and arrives in George at 13h30. FA331 departs George at 13h55 and arrives in Lanseria at 15h55.
From October 30, the airline will include an extra flight, FA310, from Monday to Friday departing Cape Town at 05h50 and landing at Lanseria at 08h05. FA311 will leave Lanseria at 08h30 and arrive in Cape Town at 10h45. Kirby Gordon, vice president of sales and distribution for FlySafair said the airline was also looking at the possibility of additional routes between Lanseria and Durban as well as Durban and Port Elizabeth.
