2025/09/16 09:16
NextFly
Total arriving flights: 5,194
Year-over-year change: +9.90%
FlySafair increased arriving flights to 5,194 in August as domestic demand in South Africa remained resilient and winter leisure traffic to coastal cities held steady. The +9.90% year-over-year change reflects efficient fleet utilization and schedule density on core city pairs such as Johannesburg–Cape Town and Johannesburg–Durban. Stronger activity supports market share retention in price‑sensitive segments and underpins a strategy focused on frequency and reliable turn‑times.
On-time arrival rate: 96.96%
Change in on-time rate: -0.86 percentage points
Cancelled flights: 0
Year-over-year change (cancellations): 0.00%
Punctuality reached 96.96%, a level consistent with disciplined ground processes, despite seasonal cold fronts and localized air traffic flow management delays. The on‑time rate moved -0.86 percentage points versus last year, and cancellations were 0 with a 0.00% change year over year. FlySafair continued to deploy spare aircraft coverage on peak waves, refine aircraft routing, and adjust turnaround buffers to protect schedule integrity.
Operations centered on Johannesburg O. R. Tambo (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT), with Durban (DUR) reinforcing the coastal triangle. These hubs concentrate morning and evening waves to support day‑return itineraries for business travelers while maintaining high‑frequency leisure links. Cross‑base crew and maintenance planning enables rapid recovery from disruptions and smooth connections on longer domestic sectors.
For travelers, FlySafair currently offers very high operational reliability with minimal cancellation risk, making it a strong choice on South African domestic routes. Passengers should still account for weather‑related variability during late‑winter fronts and allow adequate time for connections at peak hours. Looking ahead, the airline plans to sustain punctuality, preserve quick turns through digitalized ground workflows, and calibrate capacity for spring and summer peaks.