Effective 6 May, Airlink will launch direct flights between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth.
The new service will be served by one of Airlink’s recently-acquired 74-seat Embraer E170 aircraft.
The flights will depart O.R. Tambo International Airport at 18h10 and arrive at Port Elizabeth International Airport at 19h40, Monday to Friday and on Sundays.
The return flight will depart Port Elizabeth at 06h45 and arrive in Johannesburg at 08h15.
On Saturdays, the flight departs Port Elizabeth at 08h00 and arrives in Johannesburg at 09h30.
Airlink’s E-Jet services provide customers with enhanced comfort by way of a generous seat pitch in economy class and an expansive business class.
The cabin layout features two plus two abreast seating, with large eye-level windows allowing in lots of natural light and ample overhead bin space to accommodate carry-on items.
Every seat offers either a window or an aisle option.
The E170 E-jets are configured with six business and 68 economy class seats.
Airlink will make use of air-bridges at O.R. Tambo International to facilitate quick and convenient boarding.