Air Austral and Airlink have signed a bilateral Special Prorate Agreement (SPA), effective 15 October 2025, marking a significant expansion in connectivity between Réunion and Southern Africa.

Under the agreement, Air Austral passengers can access Airlink’s network of 45 destinations across South Africa and the Southern Africa region through connections in Johannesburg on Air Austral’s Réunion–Johannesburg flights. The partnership enables seamless travel with a single ticket, through check-in and baggage checked through to the final destination. Key destinations include Cape Town, Durban, Windhoek, Gaborone, Lusaka, Victoria Falls and more.

Conversely, Airlink customers gain access to destinations beyond Réunion on Air Austral’s network, including Mauritius, Madagascar, Mayotte, the Comoros Islands, the Seychelles and others, also with a single ticket.

“This partnership represents a major milestone in the development of our network. By joining forces with Airlink, we are offering our customers more choice and flexibility to access Southern Africa,” said Hugues Marchessaux, CEO of Air Austral.

De Villiers Engelbrecht, Airlink CEO, added: “This collaboration marks an exciting step forward in strengthening connectivity between the Indian Ocean islands and the African continent — unlocking new opportunities for trade, tourism and cultural exchange. Together, we are building bridges that bring our regions closer and create lasting value for our customers.”

The SPA strengthens regional connectivity and supports the growth of tourism and economic exchanges between Réunion Island and Southern Africa, offering enhanced convenience for travellers across both networks.