LATEST UPDATE - Customer Notice: Flight Delays (04 January 2026) More Details
LATEST UPDATE - Customer Notice: Flight Delays (04 January 2026) More Details
LATEST TRAVEL NEWS AND UPDATES
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 - Customer Notice: Flight Delays (04 January 2026) More Details
LATEST UPDATE - Customer Notice: Flight Delays (04 January 2026) More Details
LATEST TRAVEL NEWS AND UPDATES
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.
Read MoreChoose Preferences
Enjoy Great Benefits with Skybucks
Skybucks, the loyalty programme of Airlink brings you a world of privileges and rewards. You will receive the Skybucks Blue card as the entry level of membership. With regular travel, you can move up to various tiers such as Red and Emerald.
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RED (18+ sectors) |
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| Earn Percentage | 1.5% | 3% | 5% | 6% |
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| Priority Check-in Desk | ||||
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| Priority Boarding | - |
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| Complimentary Upgrades** | - |
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| Complimentary Additional Baggage | - | 5kg's | 10kg's | 15kg's |
| Priority Baggage Assignment | ||||
| Priority Baggage Assignment | - | – |
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| Lounge Access (subject to applicable airports) | ||||
| Lounge Access (subject to applicable airports) | - | – |
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| Dedicated Call Centre | - | – |
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| Fast Track at Security (JNB & CPT) | ||||
| Fast Track Service Lane | - | - |
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| Personalised Baggage Tags | ||||
| Personalised Baggage Tags | - | – | - |
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| Personalised Memebrship Card | ||||
| Personalised Membership Card | - | – | - |
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| 1x Free Return Flight per annum** | ||||
| 1x Free Return Flight per annum** | - | – | - |
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*Accrual percentage is based on the base fare and YQ value.
**Subject to availability, and by priority of tier.
***Single sector return flights on our Domestic network only. 12-month validity from the date of Black Tier membership. Travel must be completed within a 12-month validity period. Free tickets are non-refundable, but may be transferred. Free flights do not accrue Skybucks to member accounts.
Programme Benefits
Make the most of every Airlink flight with the Skybucks programme benefits
Skybucks family pooling enables a group of up to 8 members. Includes 1 beneficiary and 7 contributors. Great for families to share rewards when travelling.
Skybucks remain valid for up to 18 months with no flight activity. The validity can be extended simply by flying again on Airlink.
Skybucks is a form of payment, and customers can choose to make part payment for bookings in Skybucks and settle the remainder of the payment in cash. T&C's apply.
Skybucks members can transfer their rewards. All members have the ability to transfer Skybucks to other members. T&C's apply.
As a Skybucks member, you will have the ability to retro-claim for your past trips up to 90 days from the flight activity date.
Family Pooling
Extend Validity
Flexible Payment
Transfer Rewards
Retro Claim