Users' questions 

When should I buy July flights?

Leia Doyle

When should I buy July flights?

Hopper recommends booking summer airfare by May 7 to get the best deals.

Do you need a Covid test to fly domestic South Africa?

Yes, provided that the traveller has tested negative after completing an official COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to departure, and upon arrival the traveller must present a negative COVID-19 test result not older than 72 hours from the time of departure.

Is Fly SAA still operating?

For now this has necessitated that all SAA operated flights (domestic and regional) are suspended until 30 September 2021 and all SAA operated international flights are suspended until further notice.

Is it better to check-in online or at the airport?

Online check-in is always better, if nothing else from a convenience standpoint. If you check-in online you can typically still pick some pretty decent seats. If you check-in at the airport counter, you are stuck with whatever seats your fellow passengers didn’t want.

Is July an expensive time to fly?

Dates to Avoid in Summer Late June: Avoid flying June 22 or beyond; this is the start of peak summer season and fares will be expensive. July: If possible, avoid the entire month, but we understand this may be impossible. 24; after that, fares begin to drop for the cheaper fall season.

Are flights affected by new lockdown?

The lockdown, which will be reviewed on February 22 but is likely to be extended, meaning any trips or flights abroad will be cancelled. The holiday ban includes trips abroad as well as at home as non-essential travel is no longer allowed.

Is it safe to fly during Covid in South Africa?

Upon arrival in the port of entry, the traveller will be screened for any COVID-19 symptoms or for contact with people who have been infected with the COVID-19 virus. Travellers will also need to provide proof of accommodation address should they need to self-quarantine at the time of arrival in the country.

Which airlines are operating in South Africa during lockdown?

Here’s a look at the current state of South Africa’s embattled aviation sector and airline companies.

  • Kulula (Comair) – Grounded.
  • British Airways (Comair) – Grounded.
  • LIFT – Grounded.
  • Mango.
  • FlySafair.
  • Airlink.
  • CemAir.
  • South African Airways.

Which airlines are flying to South Africa now?

There are, however, a handful of international airlines which continue to operate flights to and from South Africa.

  • Qatar Airways. Qatar Airways, based in Doha, remains South Africa’s only airlink with the Middle East.
  • Turkish Airlines.
  • Ethiopian Airlines.
  • Air France.
  • Kenya Airways.
  • Airlink.

Can I go straight to security if I checked in online?

Why Check In Online? If you’re not checking luggage, you can skip the check-in counter altogether and go straight to the security checkpoint, then to your gate and onto the plane. Your ID and the boarding pass you printed at home (or sent to your phone) will gain you passage right to your seat.

Does checking in online increase chance of upgrade?

Most airlines establish a waitlist for upgrades at the airport. Priority is usually given to those who have checked-in the earliest and with online check-in available 24 hours prior to departure; this will greatly increase your chances of getting that elusive upgrade.

What is the cheapest month to fly?

Cheapest days to fly in the U.S. and Canada

  • March and April.
  • June, July, August and September.
  • January, February and March.
  • May and June.
  • July, August and September.
  • Shop as you would year-round.
  • Don’t shop too late, either!
  • That said, monitor prices, and if you see a deal now, jump on it.

Are flights Cancelled lockdown?

There is nothing to stop people entering the UK and flights are still proceeding. Schedules had already been hugely curtailed, however. If you have a flight booked for this week, check the “my bookings” section of the airline website, and monitor your emails closely.

What happens if you buy a round trip ticket?

On a restrictive fare ticket, you most likely forfeited the return trip. On full fare ticket, you can pay a no-show penalty and reuse the ticket for another day up to the validity of the ticket. I do sometimes intentionally not fly the last leg of the ticket just to get a cheaper ticket.

Should the traveller display any COVID-19–related symptoms or been in contact with an infected person(s), they will be expected to take a mandatory COVID-19 test. This test will be at the traveller’s cost.

You should try to show up to the airport at least two hours before a domestic flight, but checking in online allows you to see ahead of time saves you some of that time as you can walk right up to the security line and then down to your gate.

Is it cheaper to buy a one way ticket or round trip?

It can be cheaper When traveling within the U.S., airlines typically price one-way flights at exactly half the cost of a round-trip. There certainly are exceptions, especially for those that fly out of smaller, regional airports.

Are return flights cheaper than singles?

Conventional travel wisdom suggests that one-way tickets can be a better value domestically, while international flights are a better deal when you purchase a round-trip. However, this is simply not true in all cases.

Where can I get cheap flights from South Africa?

At Flight Centre we offer a great range of cheap international flights to a range of world-wide destinations. For the cheapest international flights and deals, select your departure city from the drop-down menu below. Johannesburg to… Durban to… Cape Town to… Johannesburg to… Durban to… Cape Town to… Johannesburg to… Durban to…

When do South African Airways flights come back on?

Trans-national commercial air travel is however conditional as many countries battle with fluctuating rates of infection and/or new waves of infection. For now this has necessitated that all SAA operated flights (domestic and regional) are suspended until 30 June 2021 and all SAA operated international flights are suspended until 30 October 2021.

Are there any cancelled flights from South Africa?

Some third countries, including major transit destinations, have also cancelled flights to and from South Africa. Others have, or may, introduce additional testing requirements before you depart South Africa. If you have a ticket to or from South Africa, you should check with your airline before travelling.

When do new SAA tickets go on sale?

SAA apologies for the inconvenience caused as a result of the suspension of its operations. Applicable to all tickets issued on/before 25 March 2020 and new tickets issued up to 30 July 2021 (domestic and regional) and 30 October 2021 (international).