In a thrilling announcement that is bound to electrify domestic travellers, FlySafair has rolled out its much-anticipated birthday sale, offering flight tickets at a sensational base fare of just R12.
Celebrating its 12th birthday on 6 May 2026, the budget airline is set to ignite excitement with 50,000 one-way tickets available for booking, effective from 9am today. But hold on—this year, the deal comes with a twist prompted by the increasing fuel costs.
As the airline gears up for its ’12th Birthday Dash’, it reminds customers that while the R12 price tag is enticing, additional charges apply.
The base fare excludes necessary fuel surcharges, airport taxes, and any other fees, a necessary adjustment that aligns with the current aviation landscape.
‘The whistle has blown, and our 12th Birthday Dash is officially underway! It’s fast, it’s frantic, and it’s your shot at some of the cheapest flights around,’ FlySafair stated. ‘You’ll need to lace up and dive in, because these fares won’t hang around,’
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What you need to know
Travel fanatics hoping to snag these exclusive tickets should note a few crucial terms:
- The R12 fares are solely available for one-way domestic routes. Unfortunately, international flights to destinations like Mauritius, Zanzibar, Windhoek, Victoria Falls, and Harare are not included in this promotion.
- The tickets are exclusively available through the FlySafair website at www.flysafair.co.za from 9am onwards, and cannot be bought via the FlySafair app, call centre, or any partner sales desks.
- All R12 tickets are valid for selected departures occurring from 6 May 2026 through to 30 November 2026.
The promotion will stop either when the allocation of 50,000 tickets is sold out or at FlySafair’s discretion prior to that, which highlights the urgency for interested passengers.
Additionally, customers can only make two bookings per individual to ensure fairness across the purchasing platform. It is essential to understand that completing the ticket selection does not confirm the purchase; only full payment ensures that the reservation is final and successful.
To mitigate website overload issues during this high-demand period, FlySafair will implement a ‘Waiting Room’ system. Access will be granted to a limited selection of users as the sale opens, while others will patiently wait for their turn.
Visitors will need to complete their purchase within a ten-minute session to secure their tickets. Once their session expires, they will automatically return to the Waiting Room.
Conditions of the sale
It’s also vital for customers to be aware that the R12 tickets come with limitations: they are non-refundable, and changes will incur additional costs.
Moreover, if passengers require checked luggage or wish to select their seats, they must prepare for extra charges as these services are not included in the base fare.
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