Airlink vs. CemAir Pty Ltd for in-country air travel in RSA?

[Ontario Hunter]

To echo what other have said.

The last that I heard was that Airlink was the only airline in South Africa permitted to carry firearms.

No. Safair, Airlink, and CemAir all allow guns in checked baggage. I flew Safair with mine last year.

FAQ – Rifle Permits

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[khesser]

I had no issues with Airlink a couple months back.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

Two years ago when it was time to pay the firearm carriage fee at Port Elizabeth Airport for my return, the credit card machine wouldn't take my VISA. They wanted US cash. I had a bit still in the money belt but my PH said hold on. He produced his credit card and suddenly the card reader was working again. As we walked away he said he'd bet his crusty shorts they also magically had no US change. Someone was ambushing for a tip. I was able to electronically transfer the money into his bank account during my layover in Zurich. Plus a tip ... for him.