Kulula – Kulula is a small South African low-cost airline operating out of Lanseria and OR Tambo International Airports, both located near Johannesburg. Unlike many other low-cost airlines, Kulula offers a loyalty program for customers.

Fleet size: 12
Destinations: 5
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Mango – Founded in 2006, Mango is a low-cost airline (similar to Kulula) and a subsidiary of South African Airways, which is a state-owned domestic airline. It operates mainly out of OR Tambo International Airport.

Fleet size: 7
Destinations: 6
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South African Airways – As the largest airline of South Africa, SAA flies to 38 destinations around the world and operates primarily out of OR Tambo International Airport. The airline is owned by the South African government.

Fleet size: 54
Destinations: 38
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British Airways – With its hub located at OR Tambo International Airport, Comair operates in South Africa as a franchisee of British Airways. Comair also owns the Kulula airline.

Fleet size: 16
Destinations: 11
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