The Travel Lowdown
in Lock Down - Flights

Many still don’t understand what regulations apply in travelling during lockdown level 3. Don’t worry, we have you covered with our easy to navigate Travel Lowdown in Lockdown Guide which will highlight the basic all you need to know about travelling during the Level 3 Lockdown in regards to Flights.

FLYING DURING LOCKDOWN?

Here are some things to know.

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Flying during Lockdown is going to be a little different, as we’ve had to implement a number of measures onboard and at the airport to ensure optimum safety for our passengers and staff. So, to get you prepared for your journey, we’ve put together a Safety Travel Guide so you know what to bring and what to expect when flying.

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Domestic passenger air travel is not permitted for recreational, leisure or tourism purposes.

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All international passenger flights are prohibited except for those flights authorised by the Minister of Transport for the repatriation of South African Nationals from foreign countries and evacuation of foreign nationals from South Africa.

WHERE CAN YOU FLY TO?

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Johannesburg - Cape Town

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Durban - Johannesburg

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Cape Town - Durban

The following Airports are now open as well:

Bram Fischer International Airport;
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport;
Pietermaritzburg Airport;
Port Elizabeth International Airport;
Richardsbay Airport;
Skukuza Airport;
Upington International Airport;
Port Elizabeth Airport;
George Airport;
East London Airport

GETTING TO THE AIRPORT

5 Things You Need To Fly:

Normal drop-and-go areas will be closed, all customers are to enter the terminal through parking facilities. Only passengers may enter the terminal.

To allow for enough time for safety procedures and protocols at the airport, please arrive two hours before your flights.

AT THE AIRPORT

Port Health will screen everyone at the entrance to the terminal. Travellers will be required to show their travel documentation and undertake a temperature test.

Social distance must be observed inside the terminal. Floor stickers will indicate distancing and perspex screens at check-in counters.

Customers are required to Self-Scan to clear security.

BOARDING & ON THE AIRCRAFT

Boarding will be managed in small groups. Customers will self-scan boarding passes and display, not hand over, ID/Passport documents.

Aircraft will be wiped and fogged between flights.

There will be no catering or Inflight magazines onboard; and limited movement when on the aircraft.

All customers will be hand sanitised when boarding.

DISEMBARKATION

To maintain social distancing when leaving the aircraft, passengers will disembark as follows: Aisle seats first, middle and then window seats.

WHO IS ALLOWED TO TRAVEL DURING LOCKDOWN LEVEL 3?

Here is a list showing who is allowed to travel during level 3 lockdown.

Any person carrying out work responsibilities or performing any service permitted under Level 3, provided that such person is in possession of a permit issued by the employer

Persons moving to a new place of residence

Persons moving to care for an immediate family member

Members of Parliament performing oversight responsibilities

Learners and students who are travelling to schools or institutions when they are permitted

Persons attending a funeral

Transportation of mortal remains

Persons obtaining medical treatment

Persons who are returning to their place of residence from a quarantine or isolation facility

Any movement permitted under regulation 41

Remember that YOU are responsible for checking and ensuring that you fall under one of the qualifying categories of persons allowed to travel and that you have the correct documentation and authorisations to travel under the Level 3 regulations before booking your travel arrangements. Failure to produce the required and correct travel documentation will result in you not being allowed to board your flight or bus.

HEALTH DECLARATION FORM

Remember to only travel when it is absolutely necessary.

Have a safe journey.

Stay safe.

The Travel Lowdown in Lock Down - Flights