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Can I book Airlink flights with Happy Pay?
Absolutely, you can! Alternative Airlines is an online travel agent determined to make paying for your flights easier. When you book with us, you can check out with Happy Pay when you book your Airlink flights, paying in South African Rand.
With Happy Pay, there are two interest-free payment plans to choose from:
- Happy Pay Plus - Pay over 2 months, linked to your salary cycle
- Happy Pay Lite - Pay in 3 bi-weekly instalments, with a soft credit check
How to buy Airlink flights with Happy Pay
Here's how to buy your Airlink flights with Happy Pay:
- Find your flight: Use our easy flight search to find a flight that's perfect for you.
- Select Happy Pay: Select Happy Pay as your payment method of choice when you arrive at checkout.
- Set up your account: Create a Happy Pay account or log in to an existing one. Keep in mind that if you are signing up, you will need a valid South African ID.
- Your payment options: Happy Pay will advise you on the best plan for your flight. Pay in 2 with Happy Pay Plus or Pay in 3 with Happy Pay Lite.
- Finalise your booking: Double-check all your details, then book your flights. Your payment plan will begin and you can pay over time for your flights.
Happy Pay Plus & Happy Pay Lite
When you select Happy Pay, you have two plans to choose from for your Airlink flights. Both plans are deposit-free, so you don't need to pay straight away.
Happy Pay Plus
Split the cost over 2 monthly instalments, aligned with your salary dates.
Happy Pay Lite
Pay in 3 equal bi-weekly instalments.
This means you can catch a flight for as little as R3,000 and split the payment in two with Happy Pay Plus, or even 3 payments with Happy Pay Lite.
To be eligible for Happy Pay, you must:
Be at least 18 years old
Have a South African-issued Visa, debit, cheque or credit card
Have a valid South African ID
Have approval through Happy Pay’s account setup
About Airlink
The widest regional network in Southern Africa ✈️
Airlink focuses on connecting smaller, underserved towns with major hub airports and serves over 60 routes to more than 45 destinations across 15 African countries plus St Helena Island.
Punctual and reliable ⌚
Airlink markets itself as Southern Africa’s most on-time airline. Airports Company South Africa statistics rated it the most reliable South African airline for consecutive years, and it averaged 95.87% on-time performance in 2023.
A modern jet fleet ✨
Airlink operates 72 all-Embraer aircraft, the largest Embraer fleet in Africa, and introduced new E195-E2 jets from January 2026.
Popular Airlink routes with Happy Pay
Here are some popular FlySafair routes you can pay for with Happy Pay, both within South Africa and further afield.
Domestic flights
- Johannesburg to Cape Town
- Durban to Johannesburg
- Cape Town to Durban
- East London to Johannesburg
- Cape Town to East London
- Bloemfontein to Cape Town
- Bloemfontein to Johannesburg
International flights
- Johannesburg to Harare
- Cape Town to Mauritius
- Johannesburg to Zanzibar
- Johannesburg to Mauritius
Why book your Airlink flight with Happy Pay?
Happy Pay is the perfect payment method for South Africans looking to make their travel bookings less stressful by dividing payments into more appealing instalments. Have you ever been intimidated by the idea of paying for a big purchase like flights all at once?
HappyPay makes situations like these stress-free. Spread the cost of your booking over one plan, and pay at your rate in South African Rand. You can even pay over time for flight upgrades, like class fare upgrades and extra baggage.
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Happy Pay Airlink FAQs
Does Airlink accept Happy Pay?
Only when you book with Alternative Airlines! We offer Airlink flights in our easy-to-use flight search and let you check out with HappyPay.
Can I use Happy Pay for international Airlink flights?
You sure can! Airlink offers flights to surrounding countries like Botswana and Eswatini. Book with Alternative Airlines and you are allowed to check out with HappyPay.
Can I fly before I’ve finished paying?
Yes! Your flight is confirmed when you book, even if your payments continue after you travel. For more information, take a look at our South Africa fly now, pay later page.