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Baggage Policy

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Depending on the type of ticket you purchase, there are various rules and allowances for your carry-on and checked baggage with Fastjet.

Carry-on Baggage

ValueFlyer: One free piece of cabin baggage weighing a maximum of 7kg plus a handbag or personal item.

FlexiFlyer: One free piece of cabin baggage weighing a maximum of 7kg plus a handbag or personal item.

Please ensure that you don't pack any prohibited items in your carry-on baggage such as liquids over 100ml, sharp items and flammable liquids. You will be asked to remove any prohibited items at security.

Checked Baggage

ValueFlyer: One free piece of Checked Baggage weighing up to 23 kg.

FlexiFlyer: Two free pieces of Checked Baggage weighing up to 23 kg each.

If passengers require any additional baggage, they must request it with the airline in advance.

Cabin Classes

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The airline currently only offers Economy Class cabins and seating, but with two tiers of fare to give passengers more choices for their flight experience: ValueFlyer and FlexiFlyer.

Economy Class

Economy Class Facilities

The ValueFlyer: this fare is the best option for travellers looking for the best deal. A light snack and beverage are served onboard most routes, and flight date and time changes are permitted for a small fee.

The FlexiFlyer: this fare is the best option for travellers looking for the most flexibility, ideal if travel plans are yet to be locked down This fare includes unlimited penalty-free flight date/time changes, free seat selection, and a light snack and beverage onboard most routes.

The airline's expertly trained cabin crew are readily available to help and assist with anything that passengers might need.

Economy Class Seating

No matter which fare is chosen, all Economy Class seats are the same. The cabin offers comfortable padded seats, with a drop-down tray, air-con and personal light function.

In-flight Entertainment & Wi-Fi

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Passengers can enjoy the airline's in-flight magazine as in-flight entertainment. The magazine details recent updates from the airline, as well as inspiration on things to do for each of the airlines' destinations.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is currently not available onboard Fastjet flights.

Food & Drink

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All passengers receive a complimentary light-snack and drink on all Fastjet flights, regardless of which fare they purchase.

Check-In

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With Fastjet, you can check in for your flight online or at the airport. Opening and closing times vary between online and airport check-in.

Online Check-in

For a quick and easy process at the airport, we recommend that you check in online. Online check-in can be completed on the Fastjet online check-in page. Passengers must provide their last name and booking code to check in for their flight. You can check in online from 24 hours to 2 hours before your flight departure time.

Airport Check-in

If passengers can't or don't want to check-in online, they can check-in at the airport. Airport check-in can be completed by presenting the relevant travel documents to a check-in agent at the airport of departure. Check-in desks are open from 120–40 minutes before scheduled flight departure time. Please ensure you arrive early at the airport as you will be denied boarding if you arrive less than 40 minutes before your flight departure time.

Frequent Flyer Program

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Fastjet offers a Frequent Flyer Program to its regular passengers that fly 20 flights during a certain period.

Fastjet offers a Frequent Flyer Program to those travellers who fly 20+ flights within a 6-month period. Once you have flown 20 flights with Fastjet you will be entitled to 2 free flights. You can qualify for the free flights on any domestic or international services that Fastjet has to offer, within the validity period. There is a 6 month validity period - ensure to claim your free flights before the validity period.

Airline Alliance

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Fastjet isn't currently a member of any airline alliance.

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Destinations that Fastjet flies to

Fastjet flies to a range of cities across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. Click below to see all the destinations Fastjet flies to.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I book Fastjet flights?

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You can book Fastjet flight tickets through Alternative Airlines. Simply use our search form at the top of the page, fill in the details and hit 'search flights'. You can then use our airline filter and select the airline you wish to fly with e.g. Fastjet. Once you have selected all the flights you wish to take, confirm your selection and head to checkout. At Alternative Airlines you can choose from over 40 payment methods including Crypto and Buy Now, Pay Later.

Can I buy Fastjet flights on finance?

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Yes, you can! Fastjet doesn't offer flights on finance, however, through Alternative Airlines you can book Fastjet flights and pay in instalments. Alternative Airlines has partnered up with many payment plan providers such as Klarna, Afterpay, Affirm, PayPal Credit and more.

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