Airlink adjusts schedules of selected flights during Level 4 restrictions

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The changes will affect selected Airlink flights that would usually land after 8pm and others that are affected by the resultant aircraft and crew scheduling changes. In some instances, flights might be consolidated.

The schedule adjustments will enable customers landing on evening flights to complete the arrival procedures and commute to their homes or accommodation by the 9pm curfew. The schedule for all other Airlink flights remains unchanged.

Under the Level 4 regulations, leisure travel to and from the Gauteng province is prohibited, however, all other domestic and regional travel is permitted. It is important to note that travel for leisure to other destinations in South Africa, which involves transitting through Gauteng, including connecting flights at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, is also permitted.

"The well-being and safety of our customers, crew and staff is our priority. At the same time, we want to provide continuity so that our customers reach their intended destinations and that markets across Southern Africa remain connected with positive economic consequences. Thanks to our stringent application and adherence to biosecurity protocols, we have been able to demonstrate that flying is the safest way to travel and that we can continue to support and enable business, tourism and trade without spreading the Coronavirus,” said Rodger Foster, Airlink managing director and chief executive.

Passengers arriving on flights which necessitate onward travel during the curfew must retain and present their boarding passes or flight tickets to officials if asked to explain their movement outside the permitted hours of movement.

Travellers flying to or from Gauteng for business or essential purposes should download and complete the relevant permits as they may be required to present it to law enforcement or Port Health officials.

The following is a list of flights cancelled this week and details of the alternative flights that customers will be re-booked onto: