LIFT Wrapped 2024

We’ve officially been flying across SA skies for four whole years! And 2024 was a busy one… From an iconic Checkers Sixty60 livery to the Maybelline CGI that broke the internet, a Proudly South African fashion show on board to winning our first Skytrax award, these are just some of our favourite highlights from this […]
LIFT signs lease agreement with AerCap for an Airbus A320 Aircraft

LIFT announced today it had signed a lease agreement for an Airbus A320-200 with AerCap the world’s largest owners of commercial aircraft and leader in aviation leasing. AerCap provides airlines with long-term access to the most in-demand passenger and cargo aircraft, engines and helicopters. “While Global Aviation has been around for over 20 years and […]
The importance of a sustainable airline industry to the SA economy

It’s been almost 120 years since the Wright brothers’ first flight in their Kitty Hawk Flyer and while a lot has changed
LIFT launches flights between Durban – Cape Town and officially connects Golden Triangle

The inaugural flight from Durban to Cape Town took off from King Shaka International on 25 November 2022, marking LIFT’s much-awaited Golden triangle expansion.
LIFT takes its first flight to Durban

The inaugural flight from Johannesburg to Durban took off from OR Tambo International at 6:00 am on 26 October 2022, marking LIFT’s much-awaited expansion into KwaZulu Natal.
LIFT elevates customer experience with the launch of its Premium offering

South Africa’s newest airline LIFT continues its trajectory of innovation with the launch of LIFT Premium. With this offering launched in 2021, passengers can enjoy an elevated flying experience that has been designed for business travellers and frequent flyers alike.
Sky’s not the limit for LIFT’s flight attendant and pilot in training

Elizabeth Mapatle’s love for aviation started as a little girl when her father would take her and her siblings to the then Jan Smuts Airport to watch planes take off and land.
Back to Business…travel

As the world opens up again, it’s back to business, even if it’s unusual. The way people travel has changed. Our stats show an increase in joint business and leisure travel, also known as bleisure travel.
Why LIFT?

THE LIFT NAME The name LIFT is the brainchild of eight creative South Africans who participated in the country’s largest-ever naming competition‚ where over 25 000 suggested names were received. Apart from capturing the marvel of the physics of flying‚ the name encapsulates a view of the world and our beautiful country. OUR PEOPLE We […]
A message from the LIFT co-founder

Many think it’s crazy starting an airline in these times. We think it’s the best time ever. Welcome to South Africa’s brand new airline. The outdated supply-driven. high-debt airline model needs to change. Among many other things‚ Covid has proven that it’s simply not a sustainable approach. Instead‚ it’s time for a demand-driven business model. […]