FlySafair will reach a momentous milestone in December – it is to launch its first international flights with a direct service from Johannesburg to Mauritius.
Flights start on December 11 and website bookings are open. Kirby Gordon, FlySafair’s Chief Marketing Officer, told Travel News the flights would be loaded into the GDS systems shortly.
The twice-weekly non-stop service will operate out of OR Tambo on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Flight FA800 will depart JNB at 09h00 and arrive in Mauritius at 15h15. Flight FA801 will depart Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, Mauritius, at 16h15 and land in Johannesburg at 18h30. Flight time is approximately four hours.
The flights will be operated with a Boeing 737-800, in an all-economy-class configuration.
“We are super-excited about our first route beyond South Africa’s borders. It’s a huge milestone for the airline,” said Gordon.
Standard fares will include a 20kg, single bag, checked-luggage allowance.
FlySafair’s new business-class solution (where middle seats between aisle and window passengers are blocked for added comfort and privacy) will be available for website bookings only.
