Air France-KLM Now Offers South African Travellers Complimentary eSIMs or Physical SIM Cards
Written by: The Platinum Club Save to Instapaper
Johannesburg, 28 August 2024 | Air France-KLM is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with cellular mobile network Next OneSIM to ensure that travellers from South Africa enjoy seamless, comprehensive connectivity in over 50 destinations, without the inconvenience of changing SIM cards or incurring high roaming fees. This collaboration is set to offer AFKLM passengers travelling internationally a valuable connectivity solution of Unlimited Messaging for 7 Days.
Through this collaboration, Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will be offering complimentary eSIMs and physical SIM cards to all customers flying from Johannesburg and Cape Town, starting 22nd August 2024, ensuring they stay connected when they land in Europe or the Americas.
With its ‘One World One Network’ proposition and seamless intelligent mobility, Next OneSIM enables consumers to stay connected effortlessly. Users can also benefit from a swift onboarding process—completed in just 85 seconds using WhatsApp-enabled self-service tools.
Benefits for Air France-KLM Customers:
- Unlimited WhatsApp messaging for 7 days
- Comprehensive solutions (eSIM or physical SIM card) offering surfing, streaming, calling, and messaging options with various validity periods to suit different needs and budgets.
- eSIM and physical SIM platforms, with specially curated plans for your preference.
- Affordable roaming charges without the hassle of changing SIM cards.
- Quick and easy onboarding process—activate your SIM card in just 85 seconds.
For travellers whose mobile devices do not support eSIM capabilities, physical SIM cards will be available at airport counters during check-in, with an airport team on hand to assist customers interested in eSIM activation.
Exclusive Starter Pack for Air France and KLM Customers
| Price | AFKL Customer Exclusive Starter Pack | Voice [Min] | Data | Validity Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE | MESSAGING ONLY | NA | WhatsApp Unlimited | 7 |
Additional Packages for Air France-KLM Customers
| Price | Service | Voice [Min] | Data | Validity Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R349.00 | UNLIMITED SURFING AND CALLING | UNLIMITED | UNLIMITED | 5 |
| R449.00 | UNLIMITED SURFING AND CALLING | UNLIMITED | UNLIMITED | 10 |
| R549.00 | UNLIMITED SURFING AND CALLING | UNLIMITED | UNLIMITED | 15 |
| R749.00 | UNLIMITED SURFING AND CALLING | UNLIMITED | UNLIMITED | 30 |
Surfing Only Packages
| Price | Service | Data | Validity Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| R199.00 | SURFING ONLY | 5GB | 5 |
| R299.00 | SURFING ONLY | 10GB | 10 |
| R399.00 | SURFING ONLY | 20GB | 15 |
| R599.00 | SURFING ONLY | Unlimited | 30 |
Stay Connected Effortlessly
This partnership allows Air France-KLM customers to enjoy a comprehensive and affordable connectivity solution, eliminating the stress of changing SIM cards and managing high roaming charges. Whether for business or leisure, passengers can now seamlessly stay connected from the moment they land.
For more information about this service or to activate your complimentary Next OneSIM during your travels, please visit the Air France or KLM websites linked above.
Total Words: 471
Get new press articles by email
The Platinum Club is a boutique entertainment, lifestyle and travel PR agency based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Latest from
- SPAR Carols By Candlelight Presented by Jacaranda FM Raises Nearly R1 Million for Communities in Need
- How Marketing Changed in 2025 and What It Means for Brands
- BYD's Shark 6 and Dolphin Surf Nominated for 2026 Car of the Year Awards
- Snowy European Cities Worth a Winter Escape
- Young Culinary Star Rorisang Moloi Bids Farewell to Taste Master Junior After Heartfelt Festive Challenge
- TCL Unpacks Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Upgrade to 4K
- Here’s Why The Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve Is Your Ultimate Summer-Holiday Escape
- Jacaranda FM’s Flagship Breakfast and Drive Shows Triumph with Three Feel-Good Wins at the 2025 Telkom Radio Awards
- Time Out South Africa’s Joy Revolution Confirms the Country Is Stepping Into a Joy-Filled 2026
- BYD Sealion 5 Hybrid - Game-Changing Pricing For Super Efficiency
- Steinkopf Teen Matthew Harvey Leaves Taste Master Junior Inspired and Unstoppable
- The Most Exciting Things to Do in Gauteng This Holiday Season
- fabric London returns to Jo’burg and Cape Town in January 2026
- Why Cheetahs Have Tear Marks and Nine Other Mind-Blowing Facts This International Cheetah Day
- Lee Cole On His Fondest Christmas Memories, Performing at the SPAR Carols By Candlelight with Jacaranda FM and his new single ‘Palace of Dreams’
The Pulse Latest Articles
- Education Is The Frontline Of Inequality, Business Must Show Up (December 11, 2025)
- When The Purple Profile Pictures Fade, The Real Work Begins (December 11, 2025)
- Dear Santa, Please Skip The Socks This Year (December 10, 2025)
- Brandtech+ Has 100 Global Creative Roles For South African Talent (December 9, 2025)
- The Woman Behind Bertie: Michelle’s Journey To Cape Town’s Beloved Mobile Café (December 9, 2025)
