update (26 March 2020): Airlink announced today that it will bring the introduction of its own unique flight code "4Z" forward. The airline will operate using the new flight code from 20 April 2020 and not from 11 June 2020 as initially planned. As of now, Airlink is planning to resume services on 20 April 2020 after the countrywide lockdown in South Africa.
South African regional carrier Airlink, Africa's largest privately-owned airline, and South Africa's flag carrier South African Airways have redefined their partnership by replacing their franchise agreement with a new commercial arrangement. Under the new arrangement, which will come into effect on 11 June 2020, Airlink will operate all flights using its unique "4Z" code. The new designator replaces South African Airways' "SA8" code, which was used in terms of the franchise agreement with South African Airways.
Selling seats on flights under the "4Z" flight code will enable Airlink to develop more routes and frequencies on an independent basis, as well as extend opportunities to establish new agreements with leading international airlines.
Tickets already in issue for travel on flights with "SA8" flight codes (or and "083" ticketing codes) will remain valid for travel subject to being re-accommodated. Customers holding "SAA 083" tickets for flights after 10 June 2020 (Airlink will continue to sell tickets for flights operated on the "SAA8" code up to 10 June 2020), who prefer not to be re-accommodated, may seek a refund through South African Airways, which will manage it in line with its business rescue policies. Depending on how customers purchased their ticket, they may also be able to pursue other available refund avenues e.g. credit card companies or insurance.
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