SKYWISE SEEKS POSITION BETWEEN LOW COST AND PREMIUM AIRLINES
13, April 2015
SKYWISE AIRLINE service offerings will uniquely position the airline in a manner that distinguishes it from the rest, especially low-cost carriers. We continue to combine both the price element and innovative service approach to differentiate our brand.
Our differentiation strategy consists of memorable flying experiences such as competitively superior service, outstanding customer care, as well as non-paid offers like free coffee. Pricing always controls our positioning, and there will be a number of extras to help us build a differentiated airline brand in the long term.
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SKYWISE IS THE OFFICIAL AIRLINE PARTNER OF PINK LOERIE, WIGSTOCK AND MR GAY WORLD 2015
25, March 2015
Skywise keeps trending! Out of the starting blocks to officially recognize Human Rights Day in South Africa this month, it is going a notch up in history, by announcing its official endorsement as the official airline partner for the international gay extravaganza week. The event runs from 27 April to 3 May 2015 in Cape Town and Knysna.
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SKYWISE RECOGNISES HUMAN RIGHTS DAY WITH SPECIAL FARES
19, March 2015
Skywise Airline has scored a first in South Africa, by becoming the only airline to officially recognize Human Rights Day.
The country’s newest low-cost carrier is currently offering an affordable and no-hidden cost fare of R499 for passengers flying this Saturday, between Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Skywise is making history by identifying with human rights; an issue that symbolizes true democracy in a constitutionally bound South Africa.
“We have activated the Human Rights day special to celebrate human rights this Saturday. We are selling out the entire flight (both ways) on the R499 special as a tribute to Human Rights day”, says Skywise Co-Chairpersons, Tabassum A. Qadir (Ms.) and J. Malik (Mr.).
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SKYWISE RECEIVES ENCOURAGING RESPONSE
16, March 2015
Skywise Airline is experiencing warm support from the South African public that continues to book their flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town, the airline’s current domestic route.
Public support is matching the airline’s expectations of making an impact in the early stages of operation.
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SKYWISE AIRLINE COMMENCES SCHEDULED DAILY FLIGHTS
12, March 2015
Skywise Airlines commenced its scheduled daily flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town on 5 March 2015. The airline is the latest locally based low-cost-carrier in South Africa.
Skywise’s entrance on to the domestic travel market, follows its launch on 11 February with a commercial flight, carrying the successful Matric Class of 2014 from Khamane High School as well as children from the Thembekile Mandela Foundation.
We are confident to state that the previous months’ painstaking efforts, have now born their first fruits, and together with all South Africans, we can now start to enjoy a new flying experience.
Skywise expects to satisfy both corporate and vacation passengers, as well as South Africans who generally prefer to travel by car.
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SKYWISE AIRLINE SUPPORTS SOWETO SOCCER TEAM
11, March 2015
Skywise Airline, a new, low-cost carrier, has assisted Soweto based Dobsonville Mambas Football Club, with an 80% discount on air fares from Johannesburg to Cape Town.
This enabled the ekasi youth soccer club popularly known as “Izinyoka”, to travel for the Xolani Sithole Soccer Tournament, staged on the weekend of 8 and 9 March in Khayelitsha Township, Western Cape.
The assistance was given on 5 March 2015, the day of Skywise’s commencement of non-stop, daily scheduled flights.
This is the second time this year that Skywise has helped disadvantaged communities. In its maiden flight on 11 February, the airline carried the successful Matric Class of 2014 from Khamane High School who were accompanied by children from the Thembekile Mandela Foundation.
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SKYWISE UP FOR THE CHALLENGE WHILE SAA GIVE UP ITS DOMESTIC SERVICE
24, February 2015
Skywise, South Africa’s up-to-the-minute, low-cost carrier has learned with concern the breaking news of South African Airway’s intention to cease operating its domestic routes.
Skywise would like to acknowledge SAA’s historical and pioneering role in servicing domestic routes. Furthermore, the local market is fully aware of SAA’s well documented commitment to excellent and unquestionable service which we at Skywise wish to improve on.
