Mango Airlines prepares to return to the skies

The airline, which began operations as a subsidiary of South African Airways (SAA) in 2006, ceased operations in 2021, following mounting debt and government stakeholder financial support withdrawal. But with a new investor potentially on board, Mango Airlines could make a triumphant return.

The investor will be purchasing Mango’s intellectual property, the brand and the airline’s loyal customer base. SAA is expected to receive a nominal payment from the sale.

Mango is currently working to confirm un-flown tickets and vouchers that were purchased but not used after operations were suspended in 2021.

A spokesperson for Mango Airlines said: “As part of this process, we need to confirm the value of un-flown tickets that were purchased but not used and vouchers that were previously issued but could not be used, as a result of the suspension of Mango’s operations when it entered business rescue.

The airline has called on customers who previously could not use their purchased tickets due to it ceasing operations to get in touch.

They will receive a voucher equal to the value of their previous unused ticket to help them book their next flight, provided that their dealings with the investor are successful.

However, if the transaction with the investor is unsuccessful, the 'ticket will be treated as a creditor claim in business rescue, and guests will receive a dividend payout that will cover a portion of your total ticket/voucher value.

Starting from June until Monday, 01 September 2025, customers can visit the website to verify their details on the airline’s verification portal.