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𝟭𝟱 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - Travel Advisory - St Helena Airport
Airlink is pleased to advise that St Helena Airport has regained Category 6 accreditation for its firefighting capabilities following extensive repairs and successful commissioning tests, accepted by the independent regulator, ASSI. We are working closely with the airport authorities to restart scheduled services to and from St Helena Island, with the first flight planned for Tuesday, 17 February, subject to favourable weather conditions. Please note that tickets will not be sold for the flights on 17 or 21 February. Customers who are already booked on these specific flights should travel as normal. Remaining seats will be prioritised for repatriation and allocated based on length of delay. Solomons will contact affected customers directly. We kindly ask that customers do not contact Airlink or the airport regarding these allocations. Bookings for Tuesday, 24 February and beyond will reopen in due course. Airlink thanks customers for their patience and understanding during this period and looks forward to resuming normal operations.
Read More𝟭𝟯 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - Travel Advisory
Due to Tropical Cyclone Gezani impacting the Mozambican coast, Airlink has suspended all flights to and from Beira and Vilankulos for today, with possible disruptions over the coming days, as these conditions affect safe operations. For assistance, please contact the Airlink Reservations Support Desk on +27 (0)11 451 7300, selecting Option 1, or your travel agent. Further updates will be shared as they become available.
Read More𝟲 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - Travel Advisory
Airlink regrets to advise of the cancellation of all flight operations to and from St Helena Island with immediate effect due to operational challenges at St Helena Airport. Customers requiring assistance with booking changes should contact the Airlink Reservations office between 05h00 and 21h00 daily at +27 (0)11 451-7300, selecting Option 1, or their travel agencies. For more information on the challenges at St Helena Airport, please follow this link: http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/st-helena-resilience-forum… Airlink apologises for any inconvenience caused due to circumstances beyond our control. Updates will be provided as information becomes available.
Read More𝟮𝟲 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - Technical Notice
Frequent flyer details cannot be manually added during booking at this time. However, they can be added after the booking is completed via Manage My Booking. Alternatively, you may sign in to your Skybucks profile to book, or contact the Skybucks Team or Reservations for assistance on 011 451 7300.
𝟭𝟲 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - Hoedspruit Flights Resume
Airlink has this morning resumed flights to and from Hoedspruit in Limpopo. However, this is subject to the local weather and conditions on the ground remaining favourable for flights. For updates on the status of flights, please check the Flight Info section on the website, Mobile App or contact your travel agent.
𝟭𝟰 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - Hoedspruit Flights Affected by Floods
Airlink has suspended all flights to and from Hoedspruit in Limpopo due to severe floods, which have left many roads impassable and restricted access to the airport, which serves communities in the area as well as the nearby Kruger National Park and surrounding lodges and resorts. Flights will resume as soon as the relevant authorities declare it safe for the airport to resume operations. We are in constant liaison with local stakeholders, including SANParks and the various private lodges in the area, to assist passengers who are stranded at those destinations. Customers who are booked to fly to or from Hoedspruit this week will be updated as the situation evolves.
Service Disruption Notice: Flight Delays
Airlink advises customers that flights this afternoon and evening are delayed due to air traffic control constraints at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport. The disruptions are caused by ATNS staffing shortages and the suspension or expiry of certain instrument flight procedures. These issues have led to departure delays, airspace restrictions, and some flight diversions, impacting the overall schedule. Airlink is working to recover operations and minimise delays. Updates will be shared via Airlink’s app, social media, and airport information screens.
Read MoreZimbabwe 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 - Travel Advisory More Details
LATEST UPDATE - Travel Advisory More Details
LATEST TRAVEL NEWS AND UPDATES
𝟭𝟱 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - Travel Advisory - St Helena Airport
Airlink is pleased to advise that St Helena Airport has regained Category 6 accreditation for its firefighting capabilities following extensive repairs and successful commissioning tests, accepted by the independent regulator, ASSI. We are working closely with the airport authorities to restart scheduled services to and from St Helena Island, with the first flight planned for Tuesday, 17 February, subject to favourable weather conditions. Please note that tickets will not be sold for the flights on 17 or 21 February. Customers who are already booked on these specific flights should travel as normal. Remaining seats will be prioritised for repatriation and allocated based on length of delay. Solomons will contact affected customers directly. We kindly ask that customers do not contact Airlink or the airport regarding these allocations. Bookings for Tuesday, 24 February and beyond will reopen in due course. Airlink thanks customers for their patience and understanding during this period and looks forward to resuming normal operations.
Read More𝟭𝟯 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - Travel Advisory
Due to Tropical Cyclone Gezani impacting the Mozambican coast, Airlink has suspended all flights to and from Beira and Vilankulos for today, with possible disruptions over the coming days, as these conditions affect safe operations. For assistance, please contact the Airlink Reservations Support Desk on +27 (0)11 451 7300, selecting Option 1, or your travel agent. Further updates will be shared as they become available.
Read More𝟲 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - Travel Advisory
Airlink regrets to advise of the cancellation of all flight operations to and from St Helena Island with immediate effect due to operational challenges at St Helena Airport. Customers requiring assistance with booking changes should contact the Airlink Reservations office between 05h00 and 21h00 daily at +27 (0)11 451-7300, selecting Option 1, or their travel agencies. For more information on the challenges at St Helena Airport, please follow this link: http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/st-helena-resilience-forum… Airlink apologises for any inconvenience caused due to circumstances beyond our control. Updates will be provided as information becomes available.
Read More𝟮𝟲 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - Technical Notice
Frequent flyer details cannot be manually added during booking at this time. However, they can be added after the booking is completed via Manage My Booking. Alternatively, you may sign in to your Skybucks profile to book, or contact the Skybucks Team or Reservations for assistance on 011 451 7300.
𝟭𝟲 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - Hoedspruit Flights Resume
Airlink has this morning resumed flights to and from Hoedspruit in Limpopo. However, this is subject to the local weather and conditions on the ground remaining favourable for flights. For updates on the status of flights, please check the Flight Info section on the website, Mobile App or contact your travel agent.
𝟭𝟰 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - Hoedspruit Flights Affected by Floods
Airlink has suspended all flights to and from Hoedspruit in Limpopo due to severe floods, which have left many roads impassable and restricted access to the airport, which serves communities in the area as well as the nearby Kruger National Park and surrounding lodges and resorts. Flights will resume as soon as the relevant authorities declare it safe for the airport to resume operations. We are in constant liaison with local stakeholders, including SANParks and the various private lodges in the area, to assist passengers who are stranded at those destinations. Customers who are booked to fly to or from Hoedspruit this week will be updated as the situation evolves.
Service Disruption Notice: Flight Delays
Airlink advises customers that flights this afternoon and evening are delayed due to air traffic control constraints at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport. The disruptions are caused by ATNS staffing shortages and the suspension or expiry of certain instrument flight procedures. These issues have led to departure delays, airspace restrictions, and some flight diversions, impacting the overall schedule. Airlink is working to recover operations and minimise delays. Updates will be shared via Airlink’s app, social media, and airport information screens.
Read MoreZimbabwe 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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Airlink Strengthens its Market Reach into Japan, the Czech Republic, and Türkiye
Johannesburg, 23 October 2025 – Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier regional airline, is strengthening its reach into Japan, the Czech Republic, and Türkiye by joining the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Billing and Settlement Programmes (BSPs) in those countries.
Airlink is represented by AVIAREPS, its General Sales Agents (GSAs) in those key markets. Participation in the BSP enables enhanced support for travel agents in those three markets and, crucially, lets agents issue tickets directly. BSPs are secure and cost-effective, simplifying sales reporting and remittances from IATA-accredited travel agents to airlines.
This strategic enhancement is intended to optimise Airlink’s visibility and increase sales in those countries’ respective travel markets.
“Japan, the Czech Republic and Türkiye are important source markets for travel to, from and within South and Southern Africa. Although Airlink has been represented in those territories since 2021, by joining IATA’s BSP, we are raising our game and will be able to directly service agents in those countries. All these countries are important commercial gateways to major markets – specifically Asia, Central Europe, and the Middle East,” said Airlink CEO, Mr de Villiers Engelbrecht.
“This is also an important development as we build on our strong partnership with AVIAREPS, which, in 2022, we appointed to reinforce Airlink’s brand visibility and maximise ticket sales in several markets around the globe,” added Mr Engelbrecht.
From its main hubs in Johannesburg and Cape Town, Airlink’s fleet of 70 modern Embraer aircraft serve 48 destinations across Southern Africa, including Madagascar and St Helena Island, with a schedule that is unparalleled for reach, frequency, connectivity, and convenience. This is furthermore matched by Airlink’s innovative “Skybucks” frequent flyer rewards programme
Airlink offers worldwide connections through its global partners, which include many trusted and well-known inter-continental brands.
Airlink is an International Air Transport Association (IATA) member, accredited under its IOSA safety audit programme, and certified through the IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) Organisation.
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