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Pay for Airlink Flights with Payflex

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Quick Answer

Can I book Airlink flights with Payflex?

While Airlink does not directly support Payflex as a payment option on its own website, you can use Payflex to pay for Airlink flights by booking through third-party travel platforms like Alternative Airlines.


Payflex allows you to split the cost into interest-free instalments, provided you pay on time:

  • Pay in 4 (over 6 weeks): Pay 25% upfront at checkout, and the remaining balance split into three equal payments every two weeks.
  • Pay in 3: First payment upfront, with the remaining balance split across your next two paydays.
  • Pay in 2: 50% upfront at checkout and the remaining 50% paid a month later.

To be eligible for Payflex, you must:

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Have a valid South African ID

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Be at least 18 years old

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Have a South African-issued Visa, debit, cheque or credit card

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How to buy Airlink flights with Payflex

Here is a step-by-step booking guide:

  1. Search for Flights: Go to the flight booking engine, enter your departure and arrival destinations, select your travel dates, and search for flights.
  2. Select Airlink: Choose the Airlink flight itinerary that best fits your schedule and budget, then proceed to the passenger details page.
  3. Choose Payflex at Checkout: When reaching the payment step, select Payflex from the available "Buy Now, Pay Later" payment options.
  4. Confirm & Receive Tickets: Pay the initial instalment to complete the booking. Once authorised, your flight confirmation and e-tickets will be issued instantly.
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Payflex payment example

How Payflex works:

For example, for an R2,000 Airlink flight on Alternative Airlines website, choosing Payflex allows you to split the cost into four equal, interest-free payments of R500 every two weeks.


You only pay the first 25% instalment (R500) at checkout to receive immediate ticket confirmation, while the remaining three instalments are automatically debited every fortnight from your South African Visa or Mastercard, ensuring zero extra fees as long as repayments are made on time.


Benefits:

  • Zero Fees & Zero Interest: You only pay the exact cost of the ticket (e.g., R2,000) as long as repayments are made on time.
  • Automatic Deductions: Subsequent payments are automatically debited from the South African Visa or Mastercard linked to your Payflex account every two weeks.

About Airlink

Standard Free Baggage Allowance

Unlike low-cost regional carriers, Airlink includes full baggage allowances in its base fares. Checked Baggage is 1 piece up to 20kg and carry on is 1 piece up to 8kg.

Major Regional Network

Based at O. R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, Airlink operates a vast network covering more than 60 routes across over 45 destinations in Southern Africa.

Check-in Options & Timelines

Airlink provides both online and airport check-in options for passengers. Online opens 24 hours and closes 75 minutes before departure (website/app). Airport counter opens 2 hours before domestic flights and closes 45 minutes before departure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Airlink accept Payflex directly on its website?

No, Airlink does not natively accept Payflex on its own website. However, you can book Airlink flights using Payflex by booking through Alternative Airlines.

Is there any interest or extra fee charged for using Payflex?

Payflex is 0% interest and charges no extra fees, provided all instalments are paid on time according to your payment schedule. Late fees only apply if a scheduled payment fails or is missed.

How quickly do I receive my flight tickets?

Your flight confirmation and e-tickets are issued immediately after your first instalment is authorised at checkout, just as they would be with a regular debit or credit card payment.

What happens if I need to cancel or change my flight?

Flight changes and cancellations are handled directly through the travel booking platform where you purchased the ticket. Log into manage my booking or contact Customer Service to make changes.