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Airlink will charge you £10 instead of £6 for the Gatwick drop off. I was rushed, stressed, scared of forgetting to pay and getting slapped with a £100 fine, so I just paid it. £10 for a few minutes spent at the drop off is a disgusting vile rip-off!

Flight was delayed by 10 hours. Stuck in Jomo Kenyatta airport (horrible place) overnight with no offer of food, accomodation or compensation.

Airlink staff lied about the delays, consistly saying it would depart shortly. Later found out there was an issue with the plane and they had to fly a new plane from Joburg (4 hours away) to Nairobi, so the staff must have had knowledge.

If you are really relaxed and in no rush to get to your destination, then this is the airline for you.

I flew from Kimberley to Cape Town. At the baggage claim in Cape Town I immediately opened my luggage to be sure I collected the correct bag. I was disappointed to notice that someone had been through my bag, with items removed from their containers and everything left in a big mess. Unfortunately, one valuable item was removed from the bag. I complained at the Airlink office in the domestic arrivals area where they apologized and explained that luggage handling is outsourced, and said that I would not be compensated.

Like with so many other reviewers, Airlink lost our luggage on the way from Cape Town to Walvis Bay. This was the second leg of a trip from London Heathrow; the first leg was with BA.

Once the luggage was finally located, three days later, we were on a train, getting further and further away from Walvis Bay. Thanks to the extreme efficiency of our local travel representative, and absolutely no thanks to Airlink, we manage to get the luggage delivered to us but at enormous cost. We hoped Airlink would compensate us, at least in part, for the delivery charge.

Airlink went out of their way to make the claim process difficult. Firstly they ignored our claim, then they wanted our claim form notarised by a commissioner for Oaths (as considerable cost which we could not claim back), then they wanted a letter from our bank manager confirming our account number was correct (more, unrecoverable cost) and they also insisted on a detailed list of everything that was in our luggage despite this being totally irrelevant to our claim.

Finally, and I mean EIGHT MONTHS later, they condescended to pay a few pounds for “delayed luggage” with no recompense for the delivery costs. This left us almost £600 out of pocket, even ignoring the cost for the bank manager letter and the Commissioner for Oaths signature. It was obvious from the start that their processes were designed to be unhelpful, and I simply cannot believe that they were so busy that it needed to take them over a month to respond to each email. Even their final payment took over 4 weeks to come through (and was initially wrong).

The flight was ok. But they completely destroyed a full aluminium suitcase from Rimowa. I flown with this case a couple times round the world, some little damages but nothing serious. One time with Airlink and they must have put hydraulic pressure or similar to it. It was squashed terrible and was no good for further use. Damage was reported and accepted and then the odysse started. No reply for weeks with dozens of emails from my side. Finally an answer and offer for compensation of USD 90 ! > what a joke for a case which is around 1'600 USD to buy. And now again 4 weeks into the process they still not paid even this far too small amount. Avoid this airline !

We had a terrible experience with Airlink and would give them a negative score if we could. My partner and I wanted to book flights to Richards Bay and made sure we were online at the same time to book seats together. However, we noticed a massive price difference: two tickets booked together cost over R10,000, while single tickets were just over R2,400. This made no sense.

We decided to book separately. My partner’s payment went through, but when I tried to pay, their system gave me an error message. When I refreshed, the ticket price jumped to R3,600. After switching to my phone’s internet, I eventually found a ticket for R3,050. Their system error cost me the chance to book at the original price.

Our trip got worse. The flight to Richards Bay was delayed by 30 minutes without any explanation. While the onboard staff were friendly and the flight itself was good, the return flight was another disappointment. It was delayed by 20 minutes, and when we arrived, we discovered our suitcase didn’t make it because the plane was “too heavy.” This was shocking, especially since we had paid for extra luggage.

The staff at the counter didn’t give us much confidence either. When asked about guarantees for receiving our suitcase, we were told that “left-behind” luggage gets loaded first on the next flight, but if that plane is too heavy, more luggage might get left behind. This seems to be a normal practice for Airlink, which is unacceptable.

Airlink has a monopoly on flights to smaller towns, and it shows in how they treat customers. Their pricing is unfair, the booking system is unreliable, and they clearly prioritize profits over service. If you can avoid it, DO NOT fly with Airlink.

Airlink is nothing but a scam. This is my second trip with them where my luggage is left behind. Mind you the first time I never got my luggage back and was still not compensated for that.

Today my luggage was left again, the Airlink representatives that we thought could help the situation were extremely rude and dismissive, and told me “there’s nothing I can do about it, that’s how it is.” Our bags were left behind and this was not communicated to us prior, during or even after the flight. We had to scramble the airport asking for luggage before someone finally said they have been left behind.

furthermore they are refusing to send our bags seeing this was their incompetence. Personally I took a flight from Jhb to Bulawayo and had a bus booked to take me to Harare 3 hours later.

I don’t understand why I should have to fork out money to collect my luggage that they decided to leave behind without communicating with anyone. I have paid the ticket, luggage and extra luggage, yet I should have to pay to collect my bags because they decided to leave bags behind.

I would not advise using Airlink for any travel as they do nothing but cause inconveniences to passengers, multiple times!

My mother and Father came to visit us from OR Tambo to Cape Town 11 October 2024, we asked assistance for a wheel chair only from Check in Counter to the plane as my father is 84 years old and cannot walk to far, however he is able to climb stairs and move in the aircraft freely it is only the long distance walking which he cannot do as he's lungs are not very strong anymore and he is battling to walk far. After numerous emails to Airlink and Airports South Africa, Airlink refused to assist as they said my father was to heavy for the wheelchair, we told them that my mother will assist hom as she is 14 years younger they still REFUSED. We then moved to plan B to try and arrange our own wheelchair for him but as soon as my mother and father got to OR Tambo they refused this as well as they said if she assisted him she cannot get on the flight, he was then forced to walk and delayed the plane as he had to sit down every few seconds the pilot saw this and Radioded Cape Town International Airport to make sure they give him a wheelchair when they landed. Thank you Captain for this. They need to go back to OR Tambo Int on the 27th and I am still struggling to get him assistance. This is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE and I will make sure everyone knows of the struggle, we had to give my father Oxygen because he was so out of breath when they arrived. Who is paying for this?????? ALL BECAUSE no one wants to assist

This was a great experience. Flying in the embrear e190 it was a pleasant flight with fresh seats and great food. We were served refreshing drinks ranging from coke to juices. And we got a choice between chicken and beef sandwiches. I chose chicken and it was great. Try this airline if your in Africa!

What a disappointment for the second time in a row. In July I flew to Ndola and my luggage was not loaded due to space.

On Monday 14 October 2024 once again we used Airlink to fly to Lusaka, please take in consideration that our company has used Airlink since 2019. This time it was a real mess. We were in the slow lounge waiting for our flight, I kept on looking for the scheduling TV in the slow lounge to indicate boarding but it showed delayed - estimated time 11:30. Still not showing boarding at 11:00 the gate was changed, we decided to go to the gate to find out what the status is. When we arrived there at 11:10 there was no one at the gate only a lady behind the counter, I asked the lady what the status is, she said that the gate is closed. We were surprised as we were at the airport early waiting for the flight. The lady at the gate said that the bus already left!! As we were at the gate begging the lady to please help us to get to the airplane she bluntly said the bus already left. I said to her that the flight can not close before 20 min before the flight. She was ignorant and did not even try to assist. While standing there, more people came also "late". We had to go back and purchase another ticket. We were forced to buy another ticket. My luggage only arrived yesterday as I was on my way back to SA

It has been almost a month since I flew with Airlink. I had the most amazing experience with one of their employees. His name was Songezo Miozana at Cape Town International Airport. He went above and beyond in assisting me. I truly hope Airlink realize and appreciate the value of this employee and what a difference it can make to the traveller.

Thank you Songezo Miozana!

Avoid. Complete ripoff if your luggage is a few kg heavy. And their weight limit is lower than other airlines - presumably to catch people out. They make you choose whether to remove items from your luggage or agree to pay an excess charge before you even know what the charge will be. Which is a complete ripoff.
They charged DOUBLE what the extra weight charge should have been then refused to refund me. The planes are cramped too. Go with SAA South Africa airways instead..

A combination of incompetence and lack of care for customers resulted in me and my family (I have three children, including a 5 month old infant) missing our flight from JHB to Vilankulos.

We spent over an hour checking in, because Airlink staff told us that our infant son would not be able to travel without a change of name on his ticket. Following conversations with the customer service and ticketing desks, it turned out this was nonsense. The ticket desk attendant even apologised for her colleagues before providing a boarding pass and sending us on our way.

When we arrived at the gate, we noticed there were not very many passengers there. We checked with an Airlink member of staff at a nearby gate, who told us not to worry and that a bus would come by to pick us up shortly. After twenty minutes of waiting, we were told by another member of staff that the gate was closed and that the flight had departed. This is despite no updates on the information screens nor the gate screen - not even to indicate that boarding had begun. It was at this stage that we realised that they had left about a dozen passengers behind (the flight was only for 80 people, so about 15% of the passengers).

We went to complain to Airlink staff at the nearby gates, who tried to hide from us before running away laughing. We then went through the circus of being sent from one Airlink desk to another, each taking their turn to explain why they were not qualified to help us. They also refused to provide accommodation or seats on another flight, forcing us to spend another £1000 on replacement flights for the next day.

We contacted the customer services by email a couple of days later, together with some of the other deserted passengers, to explain what had gone on and request compensation. Airlink took nearly three weeks to respond with the findings of their investigation - it provided inconsistent details and a palpably inaccurate version of events, as well as ignoring elements of our complaint. It turns out the incompetence and heartless nature of this company is not limited to those working in OR Tambo airport.

I would suggest that you avoid this airline if you can. If you must fly with them, then book your flight using a good credit card (e.g. Amex). We have told our credit card company what has happened and they are in the process of refunding us for the additional tickets and extra expenses incurred. The only positive I can take is that at least Airlink with lose some of their income for their shocking lack of customer care.

After reading the reviews I wasn’t looking forward to my trip, but only it was the only way from Johannesburg to Maun and booked as part of a package. What a surprise. Comfortable, plenty of leg room, helpful cabin crew, good flight and best airline food I’ve ever had and completely unexpected for a short flight!!!
Then flew Kasane to Johannesburg, again no faults!

Very horrible service in managing lost luggage.
no proper protocols followed, very very negligent even after following with their office, the bag was found with missing items after a back and forth for more than 21 days of promising to get back to us. This airline doesn't know what they are doing, especially their Gaborone office.

Flew from South Africa to Bulawayo. On arrival my luggage was nowhere to be found, poor communication as well, l had to ring different offices for an update. My luggage arrived following day with missing items. I have emailed Airlink, no response yet. They did not respond to my X comment

I recently had the worst experience with Airlink. They delayed my flight from Zimbabwe to South Africa and missed my connecting flight to Doha, Qatar. Sadly, the airline didn't even make accommodation arrangements despite acknowledging that the delay was their responsibility. It is an experience that I don't wish on anyone. The airline should improve.

horrible company!!! the worst of all airlines
they lost my luggage and they don't deliver the luggage...when I had to pick up my luggage they won't even pay the taxi to the aiport so that I can get my luggage