
05 Nov Flysafair Announced As CSA’s Official Domestic Airline Partner
JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) is thrilled to announce FlySafair as its Official Domestic Airline Partner for three years.
As the official carrier of the Proteas Men and Proteas Women, as well as sports fans nationwide, FlySafair is dedicated to providing an exceptional travel experience for cricket enthusiasts throughout the country.
FlySafair prides itself on being an on-time airline, which has resulted in the airline being named the best and most on-time low-cost carrier in the world.
Commenting on the partnership, CSA Chief Executive Officer, Pholetsi Moseki said;
“Us partnering with FlySafair is not just a collaboration, it is an ascent to new horizons for CSA.
“This partnership brings a shared vision of unity, which is what makes FlySafair the perfect fit.
“It is not just about the journey, but the legacy of connecting cricket-loving people and possibilities over time, underscoring the crucial role the airline will play as we continue with our strategic undertakings towards 2027,” Moseki concluded.
Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer of FlySafair, says;
“We believe in the transformative power of cricket and are deeply moved by Cricket South Africa’s commitment to restoring the game to its former glory.
“The recent successes are a testament to the direction in which the sport is heading. By partnering with CSA, FlySafair is not just aligning itself with cricket, but also expressing our confidence and support for the remarkable journey ahead.
We are excited to stand alongside CSA and invite everyone to "come fly with us" as we elevate the cricketing experience in South Africa.”
ENDS
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Kirsty du Toit – Corporate Communications Manager
Cell: +27 (0) 82 888 2520
Email: kirstyt@cricket.co.za
Blythe Currie – Senior Account Lead
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Email: bcurrie@we-worldwide.com
Issued by: Cricket South Africa – Corporate Communications
ABOUT CRICKET SOUTH AFRICA
Cricket South Africa (CSA), an affiliate of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) and a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC), is the national governing body for the sport of cricket in South Africa and administers all aspects of South African cricket, men, and women, both in the professional and amateur sphere.
ABOUT SAFAIR
FlySafair, Southern Africa’s leading low-cost carrier and proud Trusted Domestic Carrier for the Springboks, offers budget-friendly flights starting at R550* for domestic travel between nine destinations. FlySafair also operates five international routes, connecting South Africa with our African neighbours starting from R1 400*. This now includes Cape Town to Windhoek starting at just R1 800*. Since operations began in 2014, the airline has been ranked the top on-time low-cost airline in the world by Cirium. In 2023, FlySafair received five awards at the Civil Aviation Industry Awards, including Best Airline Operator/Airline, Aviation Maintenance Organisation Award: Medium – Large, and Aviation Professional presented to CEO Elmar Conradie. The airline also earned the Best Airline Award as voted by the public. FlySafair was also awarded the Skytrax Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa award in 2021, 2022, and 2023.