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Federal Airlines, also known as FedAir, is a South African airline operating scheduled and charter flights on the African domestic network. Federal Airlines fly to many destinations including Kmia, Phinda, Ulundi, Durban, Madikwe, Maun, Windhoek and many others. Federal Airlines offers daily shuttles to South Africa’s most popular safari reserves. This includes luxury safari lodges based in Sabi, Kruger, Timbavati, Phinda and Madikwe. The airline operates under the airline code 7V for IATA and FDR for ICAO.
The airline's main base is OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, with hubs at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, Nelspruit and Vilanculos Airport.
Federal Airlines was an innovator in offering guest shuttles out to some of Africa’s most stunning luxury safari lodges in the 90’s. Federal Airlines is partnered with some of the world's leaders in luxury safari experiences. Find out more about safari flights.
Destinations
From Tambo International Airport, Federal Air offers Air shuttle services and operates daily flights to all the top game lodges and reserves in South Africa, including Kruger National Park, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Timbavati Private Game Reserve, Madikwe Private Game Reserve, Phinda Private Game in South Africa, and Pamushana in Zimbabwe.
Federal Air flies between the following destinations:
- Johannesburg, Tambo International Airport
- Hoedspruit, Eastgate Airport
- Nelspruit, Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
- Phinda, Phinda Private Game Reserve Hub
- Pietermaritzburg, Oribi Airport
- Sabi Sabi, Ulusaba Airstrip Hub
- Madikwe Game Reserve
- Durban, Virginia Airport
Baggage Allowance
Carry-on Baggage
Carry-on baggage is restricted to one piece of hand baggage weighing no more than 5kg. Cases with hard shells are not allowed on the aircraft. The suggested luggage size is 40cm x 30cm x 60cm (16in x 12in x 24in).
Checked Baggage
If your baggage exceeds the hand baggage requirements, the airline offers a complimentary luggage storage facility for return flights. 60kg of extra baggage allowance can be obtained by purchasing an extra airline seat.
Class Fares
The airline offers standard seating. The light airline offers an exclusive experience, akin to a private jet. Complete with a private lounge, your journey will feel first class.
Facilities
You can often spot wildlife out of your window upon arrival in the game reserve.
Before flying, enjoy the welcome booth and waiting facilities at Tambo International Airport, including access to the exclusive Federal Airlines lounge. Facilities include complimentary guest parking and luggage storage facilities at the Federal Airlines Lounge.
The complimentary lounge is decorated in the style of a luxury safari lodge making you feel as though your safari experience has already started. Both the interior and outside garden are designed to look like a game lodge with all the same 5-star amenities that you would expect from a lodge.
In the lounge, enjoy a fully serviced bar, showering facilities and a boutique gift shop to coffee-making facilities, complimentary food and comfortable lounging areas.
What are seats like?
Enjoy comfortable and spacious seating with a good amount of legroom. The team will be on-hand to load your baggage and help you board.
Check-In Information
If you contact the airline before travelling, giving details of your connection times, there will be a complimentary meet and greet service at the airport where you will be taken to the plane. This is part of the charter flight service that federal airlines offer.
Food & Drink
Due to the nature of the flights operated by Federal Airlines, it is unlikely that food or drink will be served in flight. However, you can take advantage of the freshly catered canapés, breakfast muffins, pastries and fresh fruit that is available all day inside Federal Air's dedicated lounge before boarding your flight. Federal Air's flights are designed for sightseeing therefore meals may not be provided on board.
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Hub Airport
O.R Tambo International Airport
Federal Airlines is based at O. R. Tambo International Airport, which is a major international airport in Kempton Park, South Africa, near the city of Johannesburg. It serves as the primary airport for domestic and international travel to/from South Africa and is Africa's busiest airport with a capacity to handle up to 28 million passengers annually with non-stop flights to all continents except Antarctica. Airlines that fly from and to Tambo International Airport include British Airways, Kulula, Ethiopian Airlines, LIFT Airline and South African Airways.
Fleet
The Federal Airlines fleet currently includes Beechcraft 1900, Beechcraft Baron 58, Beechcraft King Air B200, Cessna Gran Caravan, Pilatus PC 12 aircraft, Learjet45, Embraer 145 Regional Jet and Cessna Mustang Jet aircraft.