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LATEST UPDATE - We have refreshed the look and improved the flow of our digital platforms. More Details
LATEST TRAVEL NEWS AND UPDATES
Zimbabwe Immigration Update
Passengers traveling to Zimbabwe are now required to complete arrival forms online before departure, as paper forms are no longer in use. While iPads are provided at immigration in Zimbabwe for this purpose, completing the form on arrival may result in delays. To ensure a smoother and quicker journey through immigration, we recommend completing your form in advance by going to https://evisa.gov.zw/app/index.html
Read MoreSpecial Assistance Requests
Passengers with special requests are required to confirm their requests for assistance 72 hours before the flight, subject to availability.
Read MoreBook a Single Through-Fare Ticket to Avoid Delays
All international customers are urged to book one (1) single ticket with through-fares, as opposed to booking separate tickets to avoid flight delays. Please note that it is essential to read the fare rules.
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LATEST UPDATE - We have refreshed the look and improved the flow of our digital platforms. More Details
LATEST UPDATE - We have refreshed the look and improved the flow of our digital platforms. More Details
LATEST TRAVEL NEWS AND UPDATES
Zimbabwe Immigration Update
Passengers traveling to Zimbabwe are now required to complete arrival forms online before departure, as paper forms are no longer in use. While iPads are provided at immigration in Zimbabwe for this purpose, completing the form on arrival may result in delays. To ensure a smoother and quicker journey through immigration, we recommend completing your form in advance by going to https://evisa.gov.zw/app/index.html
Read MoreSpecial Assistance Requests
Passengers with special requests are required to confirm their requests for assistance 72 hours before the flight, subject to availability.
Read MoreBook a Single Through-Fare Ticket to Avoid Delays
All international customers are urged to book one (1) single ticket with through-fares, as opposed to booking separate tickets to avoid flight delays. Please note that it is essential to read the fare rules.
Read MoreChoose Preferences
Acceptance of carriage for passengers requiring special assistance is subject to prior arrangement and limitation of the Airline, and the reasonable discretion of the Airline.
Special Assistance Eligibility
- Unaccompanied children,
- Incapacitated persons,
- Pregnant women,
- Infants and persons with illness,
- Passengers with disabilities.
A passenger with a disability, that has pre-booked and advised Airlink of any special requirements at the time of ticketing, and have been accepted by Airlink, shall not subsequently be refused carriage on the basis of such disability or special requirements, but airline regulations, or government regulations may apply to the transport of such Passengers.
Requesting Special Assistance
To ensure acceptance of special assistance at the airport, ensure that pre-booking as a Special Service Request has been requested through your travel agent or through the Airlink Reservations Support Desk on Tel +27 11 451 7300 (select option 1) or specialassistance@flyairlink.com
Please ensure approval no later than 72 hours prior to departure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Special Assistance
Wheelchair category WCHS/WCHC and Medical assistance (MEDA) can be booked daily and must be done no later than 72 hours prior to departure.
Airlink offers the following wheelchair types -
WCHR (Wheelchair Ramp) for Passengers who require a wheelchair in the airport terminal to/from the boarding gate and to/from the aircraft steps and must climb stairs but cannot walk long distances and does not need assistance in the bus, on passenger steps and in the aircraft to/from the seat, toilets and with meals. This facility will only be made available from the Airlink check-in desk and from the aircraft to the arrival terminal. The WCHR service must be prebooked. It is recommended to report at the Airlink check-in desk 2 hours prior to departure and we cannot guarantee wheelchair assistance when booking at short notice.
WCHS (Wheelchair Stairs) for Passengers who require a wheelchair from the airport terminal to and from the aircraft and up and down the stairs. A Passenger Aid Unit (PAU) service will be provided if the Passenger cannot climb stairs at all (e.g. broken leg).
WCHC (Wheelchair to Cabin seat) for Passengers who are completely immobile e.g. Paraplegics and Quadriplegics who require a wheelchair to and from the aircraft via the service of a Passenger Aid Unit (PAU) and to and from their cabin seat. An able-bodied assistant needs to accompany quadriplegic Passengers at all times. The Airline cannot accept stretcher cases.
No, special assistance is a complimentary service.
Meet and Assist is for Passengers who require an escort to and from the aircraft. The age and a reason for the Meet and Assist request is required at the time of booking and is limited to:
First time flyer / Young Passenger (YP 12 to 16 years of age)
Passenger / Guardian travelling with an infant (Clause 5.1.5)
Elderly Passenger
Non-English speaking
The Meet and Assist service commences once passengers have checked-in and is related to check-in and boarding assistance and excludes airport facilitation such as customs and immigration or passport control, security assistance etc.
An advance request for authority to the Airlink Reservations Support desk +27 11 4517300 select option 1 or specialassistance@flyairlink.com must be made no later than 72 hours prior to the first flight departure.
Conditions of Carriage
Medical & Special Assistance.Special Medical Needs Request Form
For any special assistance, including wheelchairs, meet and assist, unaccompanied minors, pets and sporting equipment such as golf bags, we require a notice 72 hours prior to first flight departure date.
Alternatively, you can download the Special Medical Needs Request Form and Indemnity Form and submit these forms to: specialassistance@flyairlink.com