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Johannesburg, South Africa – 26 November 2025
FlySafair has once again reaffirmed its place as South Africa’s most trusted and best-loved low-cost carrier, securing five top awards at the 2025 SACAA Civil Aviation Industry Awards — including the prestigious Best Airline by Public Vote, a category decided solely by South African travellers. The achievement reflects not only operational excellence but deep customer loyalty and affection for the airline.
The SACAA Civil Aviation Industry Awards showcase excellence across safety, innovation, customer experience, transformation, training, and overall contribution to aviation. Winners are determined by an independent industry judging panel, cementing the awards as one of the country’s most credible benchmarks of aviation leadership.
This year, FlySafair dominated across multiple categories, earning both wins and placements that highlight its extensive capability across the aviation ecosystem.
2025 AWARDS — FLYSAFAIR’S RESULTS
Winners:
- Aircraft Operator of the Year
- Aviation Innovation
- People Development
- Aviation Professional of the Year – Blacky Komani
- Best Airline by Public Vote
First Runner-Up:
- Aviation Security
- Aviation Training Organisation
- Aviation Customer Service
- Aviation Transformation
- Aviation Maintenance Organisation
Second Runner-Up:
- Sustainability & Environment
With recognition across eleven categories in total, FlySafair has strengthened its position as the most awarded airline in the 2025 competition.
The Airline South Africans Trust — and Vote For
The Best Airline by Public Vote award remains one of the most meaningful honours in the FlySafair trophy cabinet. Unlike technical or judged categories, it reflects direct consumer sentiment — the lived experience of passengers who choose FlySafair every day.
“Winning Best Airline by Public Vote shows that our customers trust us and enjoy flying with us,” says Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer at FlySafair.
“Behind the scenes, our team works tirelessly to keep flights safe, affordable, and on time. These awards recognise the dedication across every department — from operational innovation to people development and customer service.”
A Legacy of Excellence — Year After Year
FlySafair’s success at the 2025 ceremony builds on a consistent run of victories since the SACAA introduced the awards in 2018. The airline has ranked — and often dominated — every year the programme has been held.
In 2023, FlySafair earned:
- Five first-place wins, including Airline of the Year and Aviation Company of the Year
- Eight additional placements, acknowledging its operational and service performance across the board
This ongoing recognition demonstrates not just momentum, but maturity: a sustainably run airline delivering reliable, efficient, people-centred travel for South Africans.
Flying Forward — With Purpose
These awards represent far more than accolades — they signal progress, investment, people development, and innovation within a sector vital to connectivity and economic growth. They reinforce FlySafair’s role as a carrier built for South Africans, powered by South Africans, and proudly supported by the flying public.
With this latest milestone, FlySafair continues to rise — setting the bar for affordability, reliability, and service excellence in African aviation.
Safe. On time. Well-loved — and now, five awards stronger.
