The Airlink sale you don't want to miss + SAA to launch new Mauritius route
Airlink is running a special one-day promotion today, Tuesday, 29 July 2025, offering 30% off the base fare on selected flights. Tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase, making it the perfect time to plan and save.
It's the perfect time to plan your mini-break from Cape Town to Durban, Namibia or St Helena - all routes offered by the Southern African airline.
Full details and bookings for the limited Airlink sale are available here.
SAA Launches Direct Cape Town–Mauritius Flights Ahead of Festive Season
South African Airways (SAA) will launch a new direct route between Cape Town and Mauritius from Tuesday, 9 December 2025, enhancing regional connectivity for travellers in the Western Cape.
Flights will operate three times a week—on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays—with two departure time options. Each leg of the journey will take approximately five hours. Between mid-January and mid-March 2026, flights will reduce to twice weekly in line with seasonal demand.
SAA CEO Professor John Lamola says the route supports broader tourism goals for both countries, while CCO Tebogo Tsimane highlights the schedule's alignment with peak travel periods.
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The Airlink sale you don't want to miss + SAA to launch new Mauritius route
It's the Airlink sale you don't want to miss - today only! Airlink is running a special one-day promotion today, Tuesday, 29 July 2025, offering 30% off the base fare on selected flights. Tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase, making it the perfect time to plan and save. It's the perfect time to plan your mini-break from Cape Town to Durban, Namibia or St Helena - all routes offered by the Southern African airline. Full details and bookings for the limited Airlink sale are available here. SAA Launches Direct Cape Town–Mauritius Flights Ahead of Festive Season South African Airways (SAA) will launch a new direct route between Cape Town and Mauritius from Tuesday, 9 December 2025, enhancing regional connectivity for travellers in the Western Cape. Flights will operate three times a week—on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays—with two departure time options. Each leg of the journey will take approximately five hours. Between mid-January and mid-March 2026, flights will reduce to twice weekly in line with seasonal demand. SAA CEO Professor John Lamola says the route supports broader tourism goals for both countries, while CCO Tebogo Tsimane highlights the schedule's alignment with peak travel periods.
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