I enjoyed flying at the civilised time of 09h30, after a leisurely morning trip to ORTIA.
VERDICT: This journey was easy and relaxing. Exit was immediate and I took a short stroll to the small airport building in Nosy Be, where I had a short wait in a queue for a Madagascan visa, then passport control. The captain communicated height and speed of the plane, suggested that we look at the spectacular views over Vilanculos – where foamy white waves bordered swirls of turquoise and cerulean in the ocean – and gave us an advance warning that we were landing 15 minutes ahead of schedule.ĪRRIVAL: The plane touched down early, with a comfortable landing. The debris was cleared away immediately after I was finished eating.
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Tea and coffee were served, plus additional water or juice. Heldercrest Chardonnay 2017 and Heldercrest Shiraz 2016 were available. Neatly packed in their signature blue cardboard box, the vegetarian meal included mushroom quiche on a bed of fusili pasta, with raisins and a light dressing, tasty crackers sealed in thin plastic and three star-shaped hand-made South African chocolates in a pretty box with a silver ribbon. Fifteen minutes into the flight, a light snack was offered, with a meat, chicken or vegetarian option. Soon after take-off, I was offered iced water or Ceres fresh fruit juice to drink, by the lone flight attendant. There is no entertainment or power on board, but the in-flight magazine provided an excellent read. THE FLIGHT: Departure was relaxed and on time. Avoid seat 2A as it is situated next to the galley. The food tray extends fairly close to one’s body, so is well designed for easy dining. Legroom is adequate, but storage space under the seat in front is minimal. I found my single window seat, 3A, with its slight incline to be sufficiently comfortable.
In the Embraer ERJ135 cabin, storage is limited, with overhead compartments located only on the right side of the plane. Configuration is three seats per row, with an aisle separating a single seat from two next to one another. THE SEAT: The 37 navy blue leather seats are lightly padded. The boarding stairs are at the front of the plane. (Note that in Nosy Be, there are no lounges in International Departures.) Boarding – from Terminal A – was on time, with passengers taking a short bus trip to the aircraft. Airlink is a member of the South African Airways Frequent Flyer Voyager Programme, so SAA lounges may be used, depending on your status. As this flight has economy class only, there is no dedicated business class lounge. LOUNGE & BOARDING: Passport control was quiet, so I was through in a few minutes. Note that a maximum of 20 kilograms is allocated per passenger, including sports equipment. I was given fragile stickers for my diving equipment. Check-in can be done online, but I like to do it in person.
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A pleasant customer service agent, with a professional manner, checked me in, allocating my preferred window seat, near to the front of the plane. Return flights depart Nosy Be at 14h45 and arrive at Johannesburg at 18h45 (SA time).ĬHECK-IN: There was no queue at the Airlink counter in Terminal B. The Airlink flight departs on Sundays at 09h30 from ORTIA and arrives at Nosy Be at 14h00. Fascene Airport is one of the busiest in the country, as Nosy Be has a thriving tourist industry, with direct flights from several European capitals. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg to Fascene Airport, the international airport in Nosy Be, in north-western Madagascar. Airlink now offers flights directly from O.R. As a regional feeder airline it offers a wide network of flights in southern Africa, connecting 37 destinations in nine different African countries as well as St Helena. BACKGROUND: Airlink is a South African privately-owned airline business.
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