Flights

We can quote on all domestic and regional flights for Southern Africa and some for East Africa. However we do not have set prices for these flights.  We quote on the best available rates and add a small service fee.

Thus our flight quotes are not guaranteed until you pay for these flights and we have booked them.  For this reason we usually quote the flight prices separately. 

When to book

Flights and fares are loaded into the airlines’ reservations systems about 11 months ahead; this is when you should plan for Christmas or special events, especially if you have a seating preference. There is everything to gain by booking early and nothing to lose; the days of unsold seats being discounted close to travel are long gone!

Baggage Allowances

There is now quite a difference between airlines on baggage allowances, excess baggage charges and cabin baggage allowances and policy. Please check the details with your carrier using the links on this page or ask your consultant.

E-Tickets

Electronic tickets (or e-tickets) have now replaced paper tickets on all flights from the UK and most other routes. An e-ticket is a record in the airline computers. It has a unique locator and an e-ticket number, both of which are recognised by the airline and link your data with the reservation.

We will print this out for you but in some instances we may also email it to you as well. You could simply write down the two important numbers but most people print the full record.

To check in with an e-ticket, go to the check-in counter and present the confirmation or reservation code. In some airlines it's not even necessary to present the code, as the reservation is confirmed solely on the basis of the passenger's identity. After confirming the reservation, you check in your luggage and receive a boarding pass.
 
Check in

Currently the airlines are requesting that you check in at least 2½ to 3 hours prior to departure for international flights, at least 1½ to 2 hours prior to departure for regional flights and at least one hour prior to departure for domestic flights in Africa.

Flight Connections

If you are booking your own flights, please ensure that you allow plenty of time for connecting flights – at least 2 hours for a domestic flight connection, 2½ hours for a regional flight connection and ideally 3 hours for an international flight connection.

Online Check In

You can now check in online with some airlines from 30 hours to as little as 3 hours before departure. This means you can choose your preferred seat and print out your boarding pass at your convenience. At the airport, you drop off your luggage at the dedicated online check in drop off point and proceed to the boarding gate.