Airlink vs South African Airways
Side-by-side comparison of Airlink and South African Airways: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
South Africa
| Airlink | South African Airways | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Founded | 1995 | 1934 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | - | Star Alliance |
| Main hubs | O. R. Tambo International Airport | O. R. Tambo International Airport, Cape Town International Airport |
| Aircraft types | 4 | 6 |
| Cabin bag weight | 8 kg (18 lb) | 8 kg (18 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in) | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | 1 piece · 20 kg (44 lb) | 1 piece · 20 kg (44 lb) |
| Extra bag fee | - | from 65 USD |
| Online check-in opens | 24 h | 24 h |
| Online check-in closes | 1 h | 1 h 30 min |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +27 11 451 73 67 | +27 11 978 1111 |
Key differences
- Airlink lets you check in online closer to departure (1 h vs 1 h 30 min).
- South African Airways is a Star Alliance member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
Other comparisons
Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.