Sitting Comfortably? Airlink To Launch New 6.5-Hour Nonstop Flights [Map]

Credit: Embraer By Abid Habib Published Jun 14, 2026, 6:10 AM EDT Abid completed Masters in Air Transport Management from Cranfield University, UK, and Bachelors in Airline and Airport Management. Having spent over a decade in the Middle East and flown a variety of carriers in the region, he is familiar with many of the Middle Eastern carriers' products and services, along with their network and operations. Based in Dubai and UK. Sign in to your Simple Flying account Add Us On follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread 2 Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap South African carrier Airlink is set to launch its first-ever services between Cape Town, South Africa, and Mauritius later this year. The airline identifies this route as a suitable alternative that would allow passengers to avoid the crowds and hassle of flying through Johannesburg.