FlySafair is getting its ducks in a row to prepare for summertime, the airline announced it will boost its capacity for the upcoming summer season by adding two Boeing 737-800 NGs to its fleet. These new aircraft are expected to increase the airline’s schedule by 12 to 14 flights per day.
“There’s no better time to prepare for the silly season than now, and our passengers feel the same way with bookings over December already rising,” said Kirby Gordon, chief marketing officer of FlySafair. “We perceive current market pricing to be irrationally high meaning the peak periods need more capacity”.
The first aircraft will arrive at the end of July and is expected to be added to the airline’s schedule in September. The second will arrive in October and will be brought into service in November. Each aircraft will add 189 seats per flight to FlySafair’s capacity and bring its total fleet number to 36 aircraft.
“Air travel will always be something of a luxury for many South Africans, but with the rise of the low-cost model, it is becoming more accessible,” says Gordon. “December is when we see huge numbers of people travelling to see families or just to take a break from working all year. FlySafair’s mission is to provide our customers with low-fare, hassle-free and on-time air travel – something we will continue to do throughout the busy summer season.”
The airline has not confirmed the routes of the Boeings, other than they are likely to add capacity to South Africa’s Golden Triangle: Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban.
