Leasing agreement between Federal Airlines and Comair ceases

Federal Airlines will no longer use British Airways livery on its Vilanculos route

Federal Airlines announced that it will no longer use the British Airways livery on its Johannesburg – Vilanculos route, as of mid-February 2012.

The current ATR aircraft, dressed in British Airways livery, is part of a leasing agreement with Comair and Solenta Aviation that came into effect from October 2011. The agreement will cease on the 11^th February 2012, in conjunction with Comair announcing the closure of its current Johannesburg – Nelspruit service. 

Federal Air remains the official Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) license holder of the Johannesburg – Vilanculos route and will continue to own and operate the route as it has since 2006.

There will be no effective changes made to the daily operations. Federal Air will continue to operate the ATR aircraft on the Vilanculos route, and the current timetable and operations will continue as normal.

Federal Air flies more daily direct flights from Johannesburg to Vilanculos International Airport than any other airline. Flights from Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport can be booked directly with Federal Air, while 24-hour online bookings can be made at www.fedair.com and www.kulula.com.

For further information, please contact Federal Air at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or on 011 395 9000.